Best Daycares in Locust Grove, GA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Locust Grove's 18 daycares, 3 (17%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Georgia's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 4.4 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.8 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 7 centers, 3 family child care homes, and 8 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Locust Grove. 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 Locust Grove
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Locust Grove: 3.1 (Sample of 18).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Locust Grove: 4.4 (Sample of 7).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Locust Grove: 2.8 (Sample of 18).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Locust Grove?
- There are 18 licensed child care providers in Locust Grove.
- What percentage of Locust Grove daycares have high quality ratings?
- 17% of Locust Grove daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Georgia.
- What types of childcare are available in Locust Grove?
- 7 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Locust Grove.
- How do Locust Grove daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Georgia?
- Locust Grove daycares average 4.4 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 18 Daycares in Locust Grove
- Henry County Afterschool Enrichment Program - Bethlehem Elementary
- Henry County Afterschool Enrichment Program - Locust Grove Elementary
- Henry County Afterschool Enrichment Program - Luella Elementary
- Henry County Afterschool Enrichment Program - New Hope Elementary
- Henry County Afterschool Enrichment Program - Unity Grove Elementary
- Henry County Head Start Center
- Henry County Parks & Recreation
- Heritage Baptist Christian School