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.
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Last updated January 2025
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| 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
Sardis Classical Christian Community
Athens, GA
Pre-K through Kindergarten
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
Pre-K only
Kiddie Land Daycare
Watkinsville, GA
Infant through age 4
Little Sea Academy
Athens, GA
Infant through age 3
Meadowsong Community for Early Childhood
Athens, GA
Ages 3 through 6
McPhaul Child Development Lab
Athens, GA
Infant through age 5
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
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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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