Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Georgia

Georgia is home to 5,817 state-licensed care providers spanning 160 counties and 463 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

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5,817Certified providers

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Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	4,529	View in Georgia
Family Child Care Homes	977	View in Georgia
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	311	View in Georgia
Head Start Programs	407	View in Georgia
School-Age Programs	866	View in Georgia
Child Care Providers	1,884	View in Georgia

Cities in Georgia

Atlanta, GA 621 providers Savannah, GA 394 providers Marietta, GA 261 providers Decatur, GA 255 providers Atlanta, GA 193 providers Columbus, GA 174 providers Lawrenceville, GA 171 providers Macon, GA 165 providers Albany, GA 155 providers Augusta, GA 149 providers Alpharetta, GA 136 providers Valdosta, GA 134 providers

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Choosing care in Georgia

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in Georgia, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed providers does Georgia have?

According to current licensing data, Georgia has 5,817 licensed providers: 4,529 child care centers, 977 family child care homes, and 311 preschools.

How does Georgia score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in Georgia has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in Georgia have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Atlanta, Savannah, Marietta lead Georgia for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

Required disclosures

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