Best Daycares in Decatur, GA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 9 daycares and childcare centers in Decatur based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Decatur

  1. #1 — Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool Score: 86%

    Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool is a childcare center in Decatur, GA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.oakhurstcoop.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community Score: 86%

    Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community is a childcare center in Decatur, GA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.dpccschool.org/.

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

  3. #3 — Bridgepoint Preschool Inc. Score: 86%

    Bridgepoint Preschool Inc. is a childcare center in Decatur, GA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bridgepointpreschool.org/.

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

  4. #4 — College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center Score: 80%

    College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center is a childcare center in Decatur, GA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://checlc.ptboard.com/home.

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

  5. #5 — The Goddard School Score: 74%

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Decatur, GA. Programs include Preschool, private school, day care preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/ga/decatur/decatur.

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

  6. #6 — Decatur First Preschool Score: 69%

    Decatur First Preschool is a childcare center in Decatur, GA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.decaturfirst.org/preschool.

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

  7. #7 — Harmony School of Decatur Score: 57%

    Harmony School of Decatur is a childcare center in Decatur, GA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.harmonyschoolofdecatur.com.

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

  8. #8 — First Baptist School Score: 57%

    First Baptist School is a childcare center in Decatur, GA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: https://www.fbcdecatur.com/first-school.

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

  9. #9 — Soulshine Score: 57%

    Soulshine is a childcare center in Decatur, GA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.makeyoursoulshine.com.

    Programs: Preschool. 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 Decatur?
Oakhurst Cooperative Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Decatur 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 Decatur?
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 Decatur?
Childcare costs in Decatur 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.