The Athens area offers a diverse range of preschools, daycares, and Mommy's Morning Out programs (MMO), each offering unique approaches to early childhood education. Whether you're seeking a play-based environment, a Montessori education, or a faith-based curriculum, there's a program to suit your family's needs.
Explore Macaroni KID Athens' list of child care options in both the Athens and Oconee area by category below, along with helpful links for parents.
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Last updated January 2026
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Faith-Based |
Athens First United Methodist Church Preschool
Ages: 9 months to Pre-K
Address: 327 N Lumpkin St. Athens, GA
Phone: (706) 543-1442
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Sprouts MMO at Cornerstone Church
Ages: Infant to age 5
Address: Athens, GA
Email: sproutsgrove@gmail.com
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Emmanuel Episcopal Day School
Ages: 2 to 4
Address: 498 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA
Phone: (706) 543-1294
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Faith Presbyterian Church MMO
Ages: Newborn to age 5
Address: 2191 Mars Hill Road, Watkinsville, GA
Phone: (706) 769-8315
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Friendship Presbyterian Church Preschool
Ages: 18 months to Pre-K
Address: 8531 Macon Highway, Athens, GA
Phone: (706) 543-6077
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Green Acres Baptist Church Preschool
Ages: 2 to 4
Address: 2085 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA
Phone: (706) 549-1925
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Mars Hill Preschool Academy
Ages: 2 to Kinder Transition
Address: 2661 Mars Hill Road Watkinsville, GA
Phone: (706) 548-6962
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Prince Avenue MMO
Ages: 6 weeks t to Pre-K 3
Address: 3691 Monroe Hwy Bogart, GA
Phone: (678) 753-3100
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Sardis Classical Christian Community
Ages: Pre-K through Kindergarten
Address: 2150 Lexington Road Athens, GA
Phone: (706) 410-3366
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Stepping Stones Academy at Nations Church
Ages: 6 weeks to ages 4
Address: 8780 Macon Hwy Athens, GA
Phone: (706) 613-2793
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St. Joseph Catholic Church
Ages: 1 to 3
Address: 958 Epps Bridge Pkwy Athens, GA
Phone: (706) 548-6332
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Trinity Lutheran Academy
Ages: 2 and 3
Address: 2535 Jefferson Road Athens, GA
Phone: (706) 546-0670
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Athens Montessori School
Ages: Primary (~3 years) through Middle School
Address: 3145 Barnett Shoals Road Athens, GA
Phone: (706) 549-8490
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Kaleidoscope Montessori
Ages: 3 through K
Address: Athens, GA
E-Mail: kaleidoscopemontessori@gmail.com
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Lifespan Montessori School
Ages: Infant through Primary
Address: 4336 Highway 53 Athens, GA
Phone: (706) 909-3551
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New Moon Learning Environment
Ages: 2 through 5
Address: 228 Robert Hardeman Road Winterville, GA
Phone: (706) 338-2892
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Waseca Montessori School
Ages: Infant through Elementary
Address: 615 Tallassee Road Athens, GA
Phone: (706) 543-4473
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NaturePLAY at Foxfire Woods & Farm
Ages: 3 through 6
Address: 59 Foxfire Drive Nicholson, GA
E-Mail: lazurelearningvillage@gmail.com
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Wild Earth Forest School
Ages: 3 through 8
Address: Piedmont Preserve Athens, GA
E-Mail: school.wildearthcamp@gmail.com
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Little Prodigies Child Development Center
Ages: Birth through ages 5
Address: 170 Park Avenue Athens, GA
Phone: (706) 850-8797
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Beacon Hill Schools
Ages: Infant through Pre-K
Locations: Athens, Bogart, and Watkinsville, GA
Phone: (678) 661-0110
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Bright Beginnings Preschool of Athens
Location: 1692 W Hancock Avenue Athens, GA
E-Mail: bbpoa1692@gmail.com
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Kiddie Land Child Care
Ages: Infant through age 4 + after care
Location: 1941 Hog Mountain Road Watkinsville, GA
Phone: (706) 769-6596
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Little Sea Academy LLC
Ages: 6 weeks and up
Location: 3180 Atlanta Hwy Athens, GA
E-Mail: (706) 850-0843
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Masters Academy
Programs: Pre-K, K-5, and After-School Care
Location: 3831 Mars Hill Road Watkinsville, GA
Phone: (770) 725-1020
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McPhaul Child Development Lab
Ages: 8 weeks through age 5
Location: 202 Carlton Street Athens, GA
E-Mail: akay@uga.edu
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Noah's Place Learning Center
Ages: Infant throught Pre-K
Location: 350 Timothy Road Athens, GA
Phone: (706) 850-7100
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Oconee Preschool Academy
Ages: Infant through Pre-K, plus School Age Programs
Location 1: 1890 Mars Hill Road Watkinsville, GA
Phone: (706) 769-KIDS
Location 2: 1420 Greensboro Hwy Watkinsville, GA
Phone: (706) 769-CARE
Primrose School of Athens
Ages: Infant through Kindergarten
Location: 180 Athens Town Blvd Athens, GA
Phone: (706) 850-0223
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Tiny Triumphs Academy
Ages: 6 weeks through Pre-K, plus afterschool care
Location: 1781 Mars Hill Road Watkinsville, GA
Phone: (706) 705-1129
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Helpful Tips for Parents |
🖍️ Tips to Prepare your Toddler for Preschool
🖍️ Leap Frog's Preschool Readiness Checklist
🖍️ 10 Tips on How to Choose a Daycare
🖍️ Checklist of What To Look For When Choosing A Child Care Center
🖍️ Preparing For The First Day of Childcare
Helpful Links |
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL)
Georgia's resource for child care location ratings and information for parents.
ChildCare.gov
Resources and support for parents and caregivers who live in Georgia.
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