Best Daycares in Valdosta, GA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Valdosta's 117 daycares, 35 (30%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Georgia's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 4.3 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 52 centers, 26 family child care homes, and 29 license-exempt programs, a higher home-based share than Georgia's average of 13%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Valdosta. 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 Valdosta
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Valdosta: 3.3 (Sample of 117).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Valdosta: 4.3 (Sample of 59).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Valdosta: 3.0 (Sample of 117).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Valdosta?
- There are 117 licensed child care providers in Valdosta.
- What percentage of Valdosta daycares have high quality ratings?
- 30% of Valdosta daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Georgia.
- What types of childcare are available in Valdosta?
- 52 center-based, 26 home-based providers operate in Valdosta.
- How do Valdosta daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Georgia?
- Valdosta daycares average 4.3 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 117 Daycares in Valdosta
- B. W. Lester Head Start Center
- Baker Eltina
- Barrett Anitren E
- Bemiss Academy Preschool
- Bemiss Academy Too School
- Berrian Sandra D.
- Bree's Creative Learning Childcare Center
- Bree's Creative Learning Preschool Childcare Center
- Bright Start Preschool #1
- Brilliant Minds Academy of Georgia
- Broadway Camp
- Brookfield Academy
- Valdosta High School After-School Program
- Valdosta Housing Authority - Hudson Dockett Robert L. Jenkin Community Center
- Valdosta Housing Authority - Ora Lee West Community Center
- Valdosta Lowndes County Family YMCA Gymnastics Center
- Valdosta Middle Tutoring
- Valdosta State University
- Valdosta Wake Compound
- YMCA Nursery - Valdosta
- YMCA Prime Time
- YMCA Prime Time @ S.L. Mason Elementary
- YMCA Prime Time @ Sallas Mahone Elementary
- YMCA Prime Time @ W.G. Nunn Elementary
- YMCA PrimeTime @ Clyattville Elem.
- YMCA PrimeTime @ Dewar Elementary
- YMCA PrimeTime @ Moulton-Branch Elem.
- YMCA PrimeTime @ Westside Elementary
- YMCA PrimeTime at Pine Grove Elementary
- YMCA Summer Program VECA
- YMCA Summer Program VHS