Best Daycares in Waynesboro, GA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Waynesboro's 18 daycares, 4 (22%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Georgia's statewide rate of 19%. Locally, providers average 4.4 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 6 centers, 4 family child care homes, 1 Head Start program, and 6 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 Waynesboro. 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 Waynesboro
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Waynesboro: 3.2 (Sample of 18).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Waynesboro: 4.4 (Sample of 8).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Waynesboro: 2.9 (Sample of 18).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Waynesboro?
- There are 18 licensed child care providers in Waynesboro.
- What percentage of Waynesboro daycares have high quality ratings?
- 22% of Waynesboro daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 19% statewide in Georgia.
- What types of childcare are available in Waynesboro?
- 6 center-based, 4 home-based, 1 Head Start providers operate in Waynesboro.
- How do Waynesboro daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Georgia?
- Waynesboro daycares average 4.4 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 18 Daycares in Waynesboro
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- Burke County Board of Education Early Head Start
- Burke County Board of Education Early Head Start
- Burke County Family YMCA
- Burke County Schools - Blakeney Elementary School
- Burke County Schools - Burke County High School
- Burke County Schools - Burke County Middle School
- Burke County Schools - Waynesboro Primary School