Best Daycares in Mcdonough, GA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Mcdonough's 72 daycares, 6 (8%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Georgia's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 3.7 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 27 centers, 4 family child care homes, and 37 license-exempt programs, a lower home-based share than Georgia's average of 13%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Mcdonough. 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 Mcdonough
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Mcdonough: 3.0 (Sample of 72).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Mcdonough: 3.7 (Sample of 22).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Mcdonough: 3.0 (Sample of 72).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Mcdonough?
- There are 72 licensed child care providers in Mcdonough.
- What percentage of Mcdonough daycares have high quality ratings?
- 8% of Mcdonough daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Georgia.
- What types of childcare are available in Mcdonough?
- 27 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Mcdonough.
- How do Mcdonough daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Georgia?
- Mcdonough daycares average 3.7 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
All 72 Daycares in Mcdonough
- Henry County Afterschool Enrichment Program - East Lake Elementary
- Henry County Afterschool Enrichment Program - Flippen Elementary
- Henry County Afterschool Enrichment Program - Hickory Flat Charter Elementary
- Henry County Afterschool Enrichment Program - Oakland Elementary
- Henry County Afterschool Enrichment Program - Ola Elementary
- Henry County Afterschool Enrichment Program - Rock Spring Elementary
- Henry County Afterschool Enrichment Program - Tussahaw Elementary
- Henry County Afterschool Enrichment Program - Walnut Creek Elementary
- Henry County Afterschool Enrichment Program - Wesley Lakes Elementary
- Henry County Afterschool Enrichment Program -Timber Ridge Elementary
- Henry County Parks & Recreation
- Heritage Montessori
- HYPE presented by The Henry Players