Best Daycares in Waycross, GA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Waycross's 34 daycares, 7 (21%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Georgia's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 4.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.9 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 15 centers, 4 family child care homes, and 14 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Waycross. 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 Waycross
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Waycross: 3.1 (Sample of 34).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Waycross: 4.1 (Sample of 15).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Waycross: 2.9 (Sample of 34).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Waycross?
- There are 34 licensed child care providers in Waycross.
- What percentage of Waycross daycares have high quality ratings?
- 21% of Waycross daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Georgia.
- What types of childcare are available in Waycross?
- 15 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Waycross.
- How do Waycross daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Georgia?
- Waycross daycares average 4.1 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