Daycares in athens, Georgia

67 facilities

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

0 of 67 tracked providers have inspection history

Active providers

67 providers appear active in this market

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Provenance

Georgia licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring

City Snapshot

athens currently has 67 tracked providers. 0 have inspection history, 67 appear active, and 0% of the market holds an A or B grade. No recent inspection date is available in the current dataset.

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

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Childcare Network #31

1145 Cedar Shoals Dr.

2
No violationsCapacity: 105Child Care Learning Center
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Athens Christian School Inc

1270 Highway 29 North

No violationsCapacity: 62Child Care Learning Center
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Revival Yarns

585 Barber St

No violationsExempt Only
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Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center

202 Carlton Street

3
No violationsCapacity: 101Child Care Learning Center
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University Childcare Center

111 Bowstrom Road

2
No violationsCapacity: 146Child Care Learning Center
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The Preschool Academy

2800 Atlanta Highway

2
No violationsCapacity: 217Child Care Learning Center
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Athens Montessori School Day Care Program

3145 Barnett Shoals Road

No violationsCapacity: 201Child Care Learning Center
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Apple Tree Prep

810 Olympic Drive

3
No violationsCapacity: 177Child Care Learning Center
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The Waseca School

615 Tallassee Road

2
No violationsCapacity: 137Child Care Learning Center
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Primrose School of Athens

180 Athens Town Boulevard

No violationsCapacity: 202Child Care Learning Center
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Piedmont Athens Regional Child Development Center

150 Georgia Avenue

2
No violationsCapacity: 87Child Care Learning Center
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Tuckston UMC Care and Learning Center

4175 Lexington Road

2
No violationsCapacity: 81Child Care Learning Center
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Bright Beginnings Academy Childcare Center LLC

1850 Timothy Road

2
No violationsCapacity: 156Child Care Learning Center
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Kaleidoscope Montessori

393 North Finley Street Studio C

No violationsCapacity: 25Child Care Learning Center
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Noah's Place Learning Center LLC

350 B Timothy Road

2
No violationsCapacity: 20Child Care Learning Center
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Tots Around The Clock

2500 Cherokee Road Suite A

1
No violationsCapacity: 85Child Care Learning Center
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Big Blue Marble - Athens

2400 Daniels Bridge Rd.

2
No violationsCapacity: 255Child Care Learning Center
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Lifespan Montessori of Athens

570 Research Drive

2
No violationsCapacity: 138Child Care Learning Center
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Redstone Children's Academy

8144 Jefferson Road

3
No violationsCapacity: 136Child Care Learning Center
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Building Blocks Child Care Center

1281 Hull Road

2
No violationsCapacity: 124Child Care Learning Center

What the daycare market looks like in athens

athens currently has 67 daycares in our directory. 0% of the market earns an A or B safety grade. Use this page to compare inspection history, provider mix, and local cost context before you start touring.

0%

A or B safety grades

57

Center-based providers

0

Accredited or Head Start providers

Varies; no official statewide average published

Typical state cost in Georgia

Market Notes

Common provider types in athens include Exempt Only, Child Care Learning Center, Family Child Care Learning Home.

The average provider in this market has 0.0 recorded violations, while 67 providers currently show none in the data we track.

Local cost and care context

County-level childcare cost data is limited here, so use the state benchmark as a directional guide and verify quotes with providers directly.

Infant Center

Varies; no official statewide average published

Preschool Center

N/A

Toddler Home Daycare

N/A

Georgia regulation snapshot

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 checks

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.

Parent 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.

How to use this page

Safety grades are derived from official state inspection records, not reviews or sponsored placement.

Repeated and severe violations weigh more heavily than isolated paperwork issues.

Filters are best used after you understand the full city baseline on the default ranking view.

Read the full scoring methodology

Frequently asked questions about daycare in athens

How does DaycareCheck rank daycares in athens?

We rank providers in athens using official state inspection records. Health, safety, staffing, and compliance findings are converted into a composite score, and severe or repeated violations hurt more than isolated minor issues.

What should parents compare first when choosing daycare in athens?

0 of the 67 providers in this market currently hold an A or B safety grade, but grade alone is not enough. Start with higher-scoring providers, then compare the full inspection timeline, repeated violations, staffing patterns, and whether the program type actually fits your child and schedule.

Are there home daycare or Head Start options in athens?

athens currently shows 10 home-based providers and 0 Head Start sites in the directory. Georgia rules still apply: Licensed Georgia child care programs receive at least two unannounced inspections. Complaint investigations and follow-up visits can happen at any time.