Some of the Best Daycares in Macon, GA
Of Macon's 162 daycares, 22 (14%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching 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 3.1 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 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.
Rating Distribution in Macon
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Macon: 3.0 (Sample of 162).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Macon: 2.9 (Sample of 59).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Macon: 3.1 (Sample of 162).
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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?
- 14% of Macon daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 12% 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 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