Daycares in Atlanta, Georgia

651 facilitiesAvg score: 79.5

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

1 of 651 tracked providers have inspection history

Active providers

650 providers appear active in this market

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 16, 2025

Provenance

Georgia licensing records, inspections, and DaycareCheck scoring

City Snapshot

Atlanta currently has 651 tracked providers. 1 have inspection history, 650 appear active, and 0% of the market holds an A or B grade. The latest inspection in the dataset is October 16, 2025.

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

C

A World of Knowledge Preschool & Academy

2769 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW Suite C

2
6 violationsCapacity: 56Child Care Learning Center
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Samuel Nabrit Child Care Center

2035 Campbellton Road SW

2
No violationsCapacity: 61Child Care Learning Center
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Sheltering Arms - Elaine P. Draeger Model Teaching Center

385 Centennial Olympic Park Drive

2
No violationsCapacity: 216Child Care Learning Center
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Preferred School Care at B.E. Usher Elementary

631 Harwell Road N.W.

2
No violationsCapacity: 50Child Care Learning Center
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APEC Learning Center

1099 Cascade Road SW

1
No violationsCapacity: 159Child Care Learning Center
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Peachtree Summit Child Care Center

401 W Peachtree St

2
No violationsCapacity: 78Child Care Learning Center
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Lanette L. Suttles Child Development Center

30 Courtland St SE; Alumni Hall G-17

2
No violationsCapacity: 156Child Care Learning Center
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Global Tech Afterschool@Hollis Innovation Academy

225 James P. Brawley Drive

2
No violationsCapacity: 100Child Care Learning Center
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APEC After School Enrichment @ Cliftondale

3340 W Stubbs Rd

No violationsCapacity: 200Child Care Learning Center
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City of Atlanta - Out of School Time Programming at South Bend

1955 Compton Drive

No violationsExempt Only
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Sheltering Arms - International Village Center

3375 Chamblee Dunwoody Road

2
No violationsCapacity: 236Child Care Learning Center
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The Clifton School/The Clifton Site

1700 Clifton Road NE

No violationsCapacity: 374Child Care Learning Center
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The Frazer Center

1815 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE

2
No violationsCapacity: 383Child Care Learning Center
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Sheltering Arms - East Lake Village

350 Eva Davis Way

3
No violationsCapacity: 234Child Care Learning Center
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Samuel L. Jones Child Care Center

2080 Cascade Rd. SW

2
No violationsCapacity: 108Child Care Learning Center
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Weinberg Early Learning Center at the Temple

1589 Peachtree St. NE

No violationsCapacity: 146Child Care Learning Center
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Peachtree Road Lutheran Child Development Center

3686 Peachtree Road Ne

No violationsCapacity: 213Child Care Learning Center
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The Sunshine House #96

7450 Trowbridge Road

2
No violationsCapacity: 145Child Care Learning Center
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Apostles Lutheran Day School

6025 Glenridge Drive NE Bldg. C

3
No violationsCapacity: 176Child Care Learning Center
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Angels Academy

5845 Campbellton Rd. SW

2
No violationsCapacity: 197Child Care Learning Center

What the daycare market looks like in Atlanta

Atlanta currently has 651 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

618

Center-based providers

0

Accredited or Head Start providers

Varies; no official statewide average published

Typical state cost in Georgia

Market Notes

The current top-scoring provider in this city is A World of Knowledge Preschool & Academy with a C grade and a 79.5 score.

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

The average provider in this market has 0.0 recorded violations, while 650 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 Atlanta

How does DaycareCheck rank daycares in Atlanta?

We rank providers in Atlanta 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 Atlanta?

0 of the 651 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 Atlanta?

Atlanta currently shows 33 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.