Georgia Daycares

7,020

Facilities

79.5

Avg Score

0.0

Avg Violations

A
B
C
D
F

Grade Distribution

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

1 of 7,020 providers have inspection history

Active providers

7,011 providers appear active in the current roster

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 16, 2025

Provenance

Georgia licensing data plus DaycareCheck safety scoring

State Snapshot

Georgia currently has 7,020 tracked facilities. 1 have inspection history, 7,011 appear active, and 0 facilities hold an A or B grade. The latest inspection in the dataset is October 16, 2025.

Updated April 3, 2026 from state licensing records and DaycareCheck scoring.

Largest Cities in Georgia

Atlanta

651 facilities

79.5 avg score

savannah

308 facilities

marietta

231 facilities

decatur

220 facilities

lawrenceville

148 facilities

macon

139 facilities

columbus

126 facilities

albany

120 facilities

Cities in Georgia

Childcare Regulations in Georgia

Georgia licensed child care programs are regulated by DECAL Child Care Services. Families can search public provider data, review inspection reports, and use the Quality Rated system to identify programs that exceed minimum licensing standards.

Staff-to-Child Ratios

Age GroupStaff : Children
Infants (under 1 year)1:6
1 year1:8
2 years1:10
3 years1:15
4 years1:18
5 years1:20
6 years and older1:25

Licensing Agency

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), Child Care Services

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Inspection Frequency

Licensed Georgia child care programs receive at least two unannounced inspections. Complaint investigations and follow-up visits can happen at any time.

Background Check Requirements

Licensed facility employees must have a satisfactory criminal background check, and providers must keep CPR and First Aid coverage on site whenever children are present.

Average Monthly Cost

Varies; no official statewide average published

Center-based infant care

Know Your Rights

Families can look up public provider records, licensing reports, and Quality Rated status through DECAL's public child care tools. Quality Rated programs publish one to three stars to show they meet standards above baseline licensing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are daycares regulated in Georgia?

Georgia licensed child care programs are regulated by DECAL Child Care Services. Families can search public provider data, review inspection reports, and use the Quality Rated system to identify programs that exceed minimum licensing standards. The regulatory agency is the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL), Child Care Services. Licensed facility employees must have a satisfactory criminal background check, and providers must keep CPR and First Aid coverage on site whenever children are present.

What are the staff-to-child ratios for daycares in Georgia?

Georgia requires specific staff-to-child ratios based on age group. Infants (under 1 year): 1:6. 1 year: 1:8. 2 years: 1:10. 3 years: 1:15. 4 years: 1:18. 5 years: 1:20. 6 years and older: 1:25. These ratios apply to licensed childcare centers.

How often are daycares inspected in Georgia?

Licensed Georgia child care programs receive at least two unannounced inspections. Complaint investigations and follow-up visits can happen at any time.