Best Daycares in Ellijay, GA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Ellijay's 7 daycares, 3 (43%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Georgia's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 4.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.1 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 3 centers and 3 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Ellijay. 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 Ellijay
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Ellijay: 3.4 (Sample of 7).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Ellijay: 4.7 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Ellijay: 3.1 (Sample of 7).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Ellijay?
- There are 7 licensed child care providers in Ellijay.
- What percentage of Ellijay daycares have high quality ratings?
- 43% of Ellijay daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Georgia.
- What types of childcare are available in Ellijay?
- 3 center-based providers operate in Ellijay.
- How do Ellijay daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Georgia?
- Ellijay daycares average 4.7 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