Some of the Best Daycares in Decatur, GA
Of Decatur's 238 daycares, 17 (7%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Georgia's statewide rate of 12%. Locally, providers average 2.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Georgia averages of 2.9 on Process and 3.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 74 centers, 25 family child care homes, and 122 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Decatur. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Georgia methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Decatur
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Decatur: 3.0 (Sample of 238).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Decatur: 2.9 (Sample of 68).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Decatur: 3.0 (Sample of 238).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Decatur?
- There are 238 licensed child care providers in Decatur.
- What percentage of Decatur daycares have high quality ratings?
- 7% of Decatur daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 12% statewide in Georgia.
- What types of childcare are available in Decatur?
- 74 center-based, 25 home-based providers operate in Decatur.
- How do Decatur daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Georgia?
- Decatur daycares average 2.9 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Georgia statewide average of 2.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Georgia?
- Georgia offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Georgia