Best Daycares in Augusta, GA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 13 daycares and childcare centers in Augusta based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Augusta

  1. #1 — Little Tots Learning Academy Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Wheeler Pines Bradley School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Open Door Preschool Inc Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Fleming Baptist Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Apparo Academy Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Reid Memorial MDO and Preschool Score: 66%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — First Baptist Church of Augusta Weekday Education Score: 66%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Elementary school. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Deansbridge Head Start Program Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Abilene Weekday Preschool Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Cokesbury Preschool Score: 57%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Cottons Learning Center Of Serenity Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Childcare Network Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  13. #13 — United Life Christian Learning Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Augusta?
Little Tots Learning Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Augusta based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Augusta?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Augusta?
Childcare costs in Augusta vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.