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2024 Athens Area Preschool and Daycare Guide

By Jessica Sweeney, Publisher Macaroni KID Athens April 28, 2024

The Athens area offers a diverse range of preschools, daycares, and Mom'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.

Want to get your location added to this list? Send me an e-mail to find out how!
jessicasweeney@macaronikid.com

Last updated April 2024



Faith-Based

Athens First United Methodist Church Preschool 
Athens, GA
9 months to Pre-K


Cornerstone Church MMO  
Athens, GA
Infant to age 5


Emmanual Episcopal Day School 
Athens, GA
Ages 2 to 4


Faith Presbyterian Church MMO 
Watkinsville, GA
Newborn to age 5


Friendship Presbyterian Church Preschool 
Athens, GA
18 months to Pre-K


Green Acres Baptist Church Preschool 
Athens, GA
Ages 2 to 4


Mars Hill Preschool Academy
Watkinsville, GA
Age 2 to Kinder Transition


Prince Avenue MMO 
Bogart, GA
Infant to Pre-K


Stepping Stones Academy at Nations Church 
Athens, GA
Infant to age 3


Trinity Lutheran Academy 
Athens, GA
Ages 2 and 3


Montessori

Athens Montessori School 
Athens, GA
Primary through Middle School


Kaleidoscope Montessori
Athens, GA

Ages 2.5 through 5


Lifespan Montessori School 
Athens, GA
Pre-Primary through Primary


New Moon Learning Environment 
Winterville, GA
Ages 2 through 5


Waseca Montessori School 
Athens, GA
Infant through Elementary

Nature Immersion

Athens Forest Kindergarten
Athens, GA
Ages 3.5 through 6


Art-Based

Little Prodigies Child Development Center 
Athens, GA
Infant through year 5

Learning Centers 

Apple Tree Prep 
Bogart, Watkinsville, and Athens, GA
Infant through Pre-K


Big Blue Marble Academy 
Athens and Bogart, GA
Infant through Pre-K


Bright Beginnings Preschool of Athens
Athens and Bogart, GA


Downs Preschool
Watkinsville, GA
Newborn through age 5


Kiddie Land Daycare 
Watkinsville, GA
Infant through age 4


Little Sea Academy 
Athens, GA
Infant through age 3


Noah's Place Learning Center 
Athens, GA
12 months to Preschool


Oconee Preschool Academy 
Watkinsville, GA
Infant through Pre-K, and School Age Programs


Peach State Academy
Watkinsville, GA
Infant through Pre-K, and School Age Programs


Primrose School of Athens 
Athens, GA
Infant through Kinder


The Preschool Academy 
Athens, GA
Infant through Private Pre-K


University Childcare Center 
Athens, GA
Infant through age 4


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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