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Licensed Daycare in Gainesville, Georgia

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Gainesville?

Statewide averages in Georgia run roughly $920/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Gainesville daycares?

All licensed Georgia centers must meet the state minimum: 1:6 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:15 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Gainesville typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Gainesville?

Georgia families can apply for Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) (intake: (404) 657-3434). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$920/mo

Georgia avg infant

1:6

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Gainesville

ChildCare Aware reports the Georgia average full-time cost at $920/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Gainesville vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Georgia families may also qualify for Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) (intake: (404) 657-3434).

Full Georgia licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL)
Infant ratio: 1:6
Toddler ratio: 1:8
Preschool ratio: 1:15
Avg capacity: 70 kids

ZIP codes covered

30501 8 30507 6 30506 6 30504 6

Program types in Gainesville

Montessori School

6 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

6 centers

Head Start Center

6 centers

Before & After School Care

6 centers

All Gainesville licensed centers

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A Montessori

Athens Cloud Nine Kids #46

Gainesville

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 72

A Head Start

Athens Panda Kids Academy #43

Gainesville

2 years - 12 years Cap 93

A Before/After School

Athens Wonder Years #44

Gainesville

School Age (5+) Cap 120

A Infant Care

Atlanta Panda Kids Academy #198

Gainesville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 43

A Before/After School

Atlanta Sunflower Daycare #197

Gainesville

School Age (5+) Cap 117

A Montessori

Atlanta Wonder Years #199

Gainesville

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 25

C Infant Care

Columbus ABC Childcare #284

Gainesville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 15

C Montessori

Columbus Bright Beginnings #285

Gainesville

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 68

C Before/After School

Columbus Early Learning Center #283

Gainesville

School Age (5+) Cap 106

G Infant Care

Growing Minds Roswell #131

Gainesville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 119

G Head Start

Growing Minds Warner Robins #301

Gainesville

2 years - 12 years Cap 22

H Infant Care

Happy Days Warner Robins Daycare #303

Gainesville

Preschool (2-5) Cap 56

J Before/After School

Johns Creek Cloud Nine Kids #216

Gainesville

School Age (5+) Cap 113

J Montessori

Johns Creek Smart Start Academy #218

Gainesville

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 38

J Head Start

Jumping Jacks Atlanta #196

Gainesville

2 years - 12 years Cap 106

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Gainesville, Georgia?

Our directory lists 24 licensed childcare centers in Gainesville, Georgia, sourced from Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Gainesville?

Statewide averages in Georgia run roughly $920/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Gainesville daycares?

All licensed Georgia centers must meet the state minimum: 1:6 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:15 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Gainesville typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Gainesville?

Georgia families can apply for Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) (intake: (404) 657-3434). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Gainesville daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.