lithonia has 22 home-based providers in the directory, about 27% of the local market. Home daycares can be a strong fit for parents who want smaller group sizes, but the inspection history still matters just as much as it does for centers.

A or B safety grades

Home providers tracked

Accredited or Head Start providers

Varies; no official statewide average published

Typical state cost in Georgia

Market Notes

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

The average provider in this market has 0.0 recorded violations, while 82 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

Home daycare pages use the same inspection-based scoring model as center pages.

Smaller capacity does not automatically mean safer care; the record still needs to support it.

Compare home providers against the broader city listing if you want to trade off price, size, and violation history.

Read the full scoring methodology

Frequently asked questions about daycare in lithonia

What is the difference between home daycare and daycare centers in lithonia?

lithonia currently shows 22 home-based providers and 60 center-based options in the directory. Home daycares usually mean smaller group sizes and a residential setting, while centers often provide more staff depth and classroom separation by age.

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

Is home daycare usually cheaper than a center in lithonia?

Often, yes, but not always. Home daycare can be more affordable because providers run smaller operations with lower overhead. Use the local cost context on this page as a benchmark, then compare quotes provider by provider because tuition can vary a lot even within the same city.