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Childcare centers in Decatur, GA

Decatur has 216 licensed childcare centers and homes in Georgia's licensing records. Among the 400 Georgia cities with listings, Decatur ranks #4 by centers and homes on file. 74 of 216 centers and homes accept Childcare and Parent Services. By county, 213 are recorded in DeKalb County and 3 in Decatur County. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (opens in a new tab) public records · Georgia childcare guide → · How we compile this →

  • 216licensed centers and homes in Decaturon file in the state's licensing records
  • 7,921licensed seatsof 93 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 83%serve infantsof 93 centers and homes reporting ages
  • 34%accept Childcare and Parent Servicesof 216 centers and homes reporting
  • 33%open before 7 AMof 202 centers and homes reporting hours
  • 31%open after 6 PMof 202 centers and homes reporting hours
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Decatur

Showing 1 to 50 of 216 · sorted largest first · 50 per page

  • Decatur Scholars Academy

    5271 Snapfinger Woods Drive, 30035

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    371
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Montessori School at Emory

    3021 North Decatur Road, 30033

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    271
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • Creative Image Learning Center

    3718 Covington Hwy., 30032

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    250
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • The Goddard School Decatur

    1902 Clairmont Road, 30033

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    229
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • First School of First Baptist

    308 Clairmont Avenue, 30030

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    225
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • The Willow School

    2969 East Ponce de Leon Avenue Suite 100, 30030

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    217
    Hours
    8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • Smarties Childcare, LLC

    465 Clairemont Avenue, 30030

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    190
    Hours
    7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • All Star Kids Academy

    4518 Covington Hwy., 30035

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    184
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Carter's Day Care Academy

    2958 Rainbow Drive, 30034

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    163
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • The Sunshine House #63

    460 Winn Way, 30030

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    161
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Candy Cane City Nursery School

    2249 Columbia Dr., 30032

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    153
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Childcare Network #50

    2476 Candler Rd., 30032

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    152
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Sportz Center Academy

    5330 Snapfinger Woods Drive, 30035

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    150
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Early Start Learning Center

    2186 Snapfinger Road, 30035

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    126
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Kreative Kids Academy

    6007 Covington Highway, 30035

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    126
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Decatur Early Learning Center

    3385 Flat Shoals Road, 30034

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    125
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Decatur Montessori

    1429 Church Street, 30030

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    122
    Hours
    8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age

  • Montessori Academy

    189A Sams Street, 30030

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    119
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Glenwood Scholar Academy

    3850 Glenwood Rd., 30032

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    116
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Higher Calling Christian Academy

    2901 Wesley Chapel Road, 30034

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    116
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Little Learners University

    2076 A Candler Road, 30032

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    113
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Love and Grace Christian Academy

    4164 Rainbow Drive, 30034

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    113
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • A Child's Campus

    2780 Flat Shoals Road, 30034

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    112
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • International Preparatory Academy

    4138 Snapfinger Woods Dr., 30035

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    112
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Amazing Kingdom Christian Academy, LLC

    3362 Covington Drive, 30032

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    109
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Scholars Tech, LLC

    1535 Columbia Drive, 30032

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    105
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Amazing Kingdom Christian Academy II

    5411 Covington Highway, 30035

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    101
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Little Linguists Decatur

    3640 Clubhouse Circle Drive East, 30032

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    100
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Little Tots Academy, Inc.

    2650 McAfee Rd., 30032

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    100
    Hours
    6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Reading World Academy

    2491 Columbia Drive, 30034

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    90
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Developing Minds Academy V

    3990 Glenwood Road, 30032

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    89
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Our House

    711 S. Columbia Dr., 30030

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    88
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • SLCM Child Development Center

    1616 Columbia Drive, 30032

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    87
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 7:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Kids R Us Academy

    3616 Flakes Mill Road, 30034

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    85
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Bright Beginnings Learning Academy

    2982 Flat Shoals Rd., 30034

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    82
    Hours
    6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Randolph's Early Learning Academy, Inc.

    2642 Old Wesely Chapel Road, 30034

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    80
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K
    • School age
    • Accepts Childcare and Parent Services

  • Phoenix School

    415 E. Lake Dr., 30030

    Child Care Learning Center
    Capacity
    77
    Hours
    7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
    Ages served
    • Infant
    • Toddler
    • Pre-K

Paying for childcare in Decatur

Three programs can help Decatur families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Decatur", it counts Decatur centers and homes; where it says "Across Georgia", it counts the whole state.

Frequently asked questions about childcare in Decatur

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Decatur?

Decatur has 216 licensed childcare centers and homes in Georgia's licensing records. Among the 400 Georgia cities with listings, Decatur ranks #4 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

Which Decatur centers accept Childcare and Parent Services?

74 of Decatur's 216 centers and homes are listed as accepting Childcare and Parent Services. Turn on the "Accepts Childcare and Parent Services" filter above the list to see them. Statewide, 63% of Georgia centers in the directory are current Childcare and Parent Services providers (2,595 of 4,097 centers reporting). Confirm with the center and your local office before you enroll.

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How do I check a Georgia daycare license?

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning public records · Georgia license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →