Best Daycares in Decatur, GA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Decatur's 238 daycares, 33 (14%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Georgia's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 3.9 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 3.9 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.
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Daycares
33
4 or 5 Stars
Rating Distribution in Decatur
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Decatur: 3.1 (Sample of 238).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Decatur: 3.9 (Sample of 68).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Decatur: 3.0 (Sample of 238).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Decatur
A Mother's Love Learning Center
Decatur, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Bob Mathis Elementary
Decatur, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Briarlake Elementary
Decatur, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Bright Beginnings Learning Center
Decatur, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Canby Lane Elementary
Decatur, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Chapel Hill Elementary
Decatur, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center
Decatur, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Columbia Elementary
Decatur, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Coralwood Center
Decatur, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Creative Image Learning Center
Decatur, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Early Emory Center for Child Development and Enrichment
Decatur, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Early Start Learning Center
Decatur, GA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
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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?
- 14% of Decatur daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% 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 3.9 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Georgia statewide average of 3.9.
- 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
All 238 Daycares in Decatur
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- A Child's Campus
- A Mother's Love Learning Center
- Abrakadoodle - The Museum School
- Agnes Scott All-Sports Camp
- All Star Kids Academy
- Alliance Theatre Camp Satellite- Museum School
- Amazing Kingdom Christian Academy II
- Amazing Kingdom Christian Academy LLC
- Anderson Cynthia L
- Anderson Preparatory Academy Summer Enrichment
- Arbor Montessori School-Lavista Campus
- Atlanta Falcons Summer Camp at Agnes Scott College
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- Caatinga!
- Camp Crown Rebirth Church of Atlanta
- Camp Gunby
- Camp Hollywood - Decatur
- Camp Hope
- Camp Invention - Briarlake Elementary School
- Camp Invention - St. Thomas More School
- Camp School
- Camp Spotlight w/Stepp Stewart
- Camp Visions 4 Kids Summer Program
- CampGO
- Canby Lane Elementary
- Candy Cane City Nursery School
- Carter's Day Care Academy
- Chapel Hill Elementary
- Childcare Network #50
- City of Decatur - Clairemont Animal Crackers
- City of Decatur - Ebster Whiz Kids
- City of Decatur - Fifth Avenue Whiz Kids
- City of Decatur - Glenwood Animal Crackers
- City of Decatur - i Discover Camp
- City of Decatur - Legacy Park Whiz Kids
- City of Decatur - Special Interest Camps/Oakhurst Animal Crackers
- City of Decatur - Special Interest E Camps
- City of Decatur - Westchester Animal Crackers
- City of Decatur - Winnona Park Animal Crackers
- City of Decatur Special Interest Camps
- City of Decatur-All Day Camp
- City of Decatur-Camp Sycamore
- City of Decatur-Special Interest E Camps
- Clarian Place Child Care & Learning Center-Scott Boulevard
- Club SciKidz
- CMC Atlanta Afternoon Music Program (AMP)
- College Heights Early Childhood Center
- College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center
- Color Wheel Studio LLC
- Columbia Elementary
- ContactPoint Sports
- Coralwood Center
- Creative Image Learning Center
- Critter Camp
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- Daniels Ellana Shelley
- Decatur Family YMCA
- Decatur Family YMCA - Sports Camp - YMCA
- Decatur Montessori
- Decatur Recreation Center Animal Crackers
- Decatur Scholars Academy
- DeKalb Brilliance Academy
- DeKalb County Recreation Parks and Cultural Affairs Department - Exchange Recreation Center
- DeKalb County Recreation Parks and Cultural Affairs Department - Gresham Recreation Department
- DeKalb County Recreation Parks and Cultural Affairs Department - Lou Walker Park
- DeKalb County Recreation Parks and Cultural Affairs Department - Mason Mill Recreation Center
- DeKalb County Recreation Parks and Cultural Affairs Department - Midway Recreation Center
- DeKalb County Recreation Parks and Cultural Affairs Department - N.H. Scott Recreation Center
- Dekalb County School Nutrition Services - Narvie Harris
- Dekalb County Schools ASEDP - Bob Mathis
- DeKalb County Schools ASEDP - Briarlake
- DeKalb County Schools ASEDP - Chapel Hill
- DeKalb County Schools ASEDP - Laurel Ridge
- Dekalb County Schools ASEDP - McLendon
- DeKalb County Schools ASEDP - Narvie J. Harris Theme
- Dekalb County Schools ASEDP - Oak View Elementary
- DeKalb County Schools ASEDP - Ronald E. McNair
- DeKalb County Schools ASEDP - Snapfinger
- Dekalb County Schools ASEDP--Canby Lane
- Developing Minds Academy V
- Do Your Work Express LLC
- dR Steam Camp
- dReam Kids Academy Inc.
- Dreamcatchers Care LLC
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- Kameo Production Studios LLC.
- KCE Champions LLC @ Saint Thomas
- Kelley Lake Elementary
- Kickin 2 Fitness Studio
- Kiddie Kingdom Early Learning Academy Inc.
- Kids Go Wild Nature Camp at The Wylde Center
- Kids Like Me Childcare and Learning Center
- Kids N Play II
- Kids R Us Academy
- KOTMFS- Summer Enrichment Program
- Kreative Kids Academy
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- Landen's Early Learning Academy
- Laurel Ridge Elementary
- Lavner Education Inc. (Camp Tech Revolution)
- Learn to Succeed Inc.
- Leath Nettie L
- Legacy Enrichment Academy Inc
- Legacy Park Day Camp
- Little Learners University
- Little Linguists Decatur
- Little Scholars Learning Academy
- Little Tots Academy Inc.
- Love and Grace Christian Academy
- Luttery Crishandra K
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- Santos Nancy L
- Satterwhite Sandra G
- Scholars Tech LLC
- Scottdale Early Learning at Midway Woods
- SeaJoy Family Service Center
- SGT Christian Academy LLC
- Shakespeare Superheroes & Sidekicks
- Shekinah Glory Tabernacle Academy & Summer Camp
- Sims Elease L
- SLCM Child Development Center
- Smarties Childcare LLC
- Snapfinger Elementary
- South Dekalb Family YMCA
- Sparks-Urban Connection Youth Development Camp and Academic Tutorial
- Sportz Center Academy
- STAR After-School Program
- Start Code
- Suburban Nursery School
- Sudbury School of Atlanta
- Summer Fun Activities
- Summer Fun Day Camp
- Sutherland Ethel
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- Tabernacle Church
- Talley Street Whiz Kids
- The Arts Enrichment Program
- The Beulah Community Family Life Center
- The BlackTop Circus
- The Dance Vanity Summer Camp
- The Friends School of Atlanta
- The Friends School of Atlanta
- The Goddard School Decatur
- The Park Academic Summer Camp (A)
- The Science of Fun
- The Science of Fun
- The Sunshine House #63
- The Waldorf School of Atlanta
- The Way Christian Ministries Summer Camp
- The Willow School
- The Winning Circle Enrichment Day Camp Program
- The Word of Truth A+ Learning Academy
- Think Speak & Grow Academy Summer Camp
- Thomas Kinzie L
- Tonchu Martial Arts
- Toney Elementary
- Top of the Key - Decatur
- Top of the Key - Dunwoody
- Treehouse Kid & Craft
- Tsunami Mixed Martial Arts Decatur
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