How many licensed daycares are in Macon?

There are 162 licensed child care providers in Macon.

What percentage of Macon daycares have high quality ratings?

20% of Macon daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Georgia.

What types of childcare are available in Macon?

56 center-based, 21 home-based, 3 Head Start providers operate in Macon.

How do Macon daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Georgia?

Macon 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.

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Best Daycares in Macon, GA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Macon's 162 daycares, 33 (20%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching 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 3.1 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 56 centers, 21 family child care homes, 3 Head Start programs, and 60 license-exempt programs.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Macon. 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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4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Macon

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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Macon: 3.1 (Sample of 162).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Macon: 3.9 (Sample of 59).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Macon: 3.1 (Sample of 162).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Macon

Alexander II Magnet School

Burdell-Hunt Magnet School of Communicative Arts

Childcare Network #233 B

Macon, GA

★★★★★ 4 Stars

Eagle's Nest Children's Center

Houston Road Day Care and Learning Center L.l.c.

Macon, GA

★★★★★ 4 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Macon?: There are 162 licensed child care providers in Macon.
What percentage of Macon daycares have high quality ratings?: 20% of Macon daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Georgia.
What types of childcare are available in Macon?: 56 center-based, 21 home-based, 3 Head Start providers operate in Macon.
How do Macon daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Georgia?: Macon 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

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