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Licensed Daycare in Portal, Georgia

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

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 Portal 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 Portal typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Portal?

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 .

6 licensed daycares in Portal, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Georgia licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$920/mo

Georgia avg infant

1:6

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Portal

ChildCare Aware reports the Georgia average full-time cost at $920/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Portal 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: 84 kids

ZIP codes covered

30450 6

Program types in Portal

Licensed Group Child Care Home

6 centers

All Portal licensed centers

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A Group Care

Atlanta ABC Childcare #178

Portal

School Age (5+) Cap 82

G Group Care

Growing Minds Athens #25

Portal

School Age (5+) Cap 106

H Group Care

Happy Days Johns Creek Daycare #197

Portal

School Age (5+) Cap 56

L Group Care

Little Genius Columbus #264

Portal

School Age (5+) Cap 98

N Group Care

Nurturing Hearts Roswell #111

Portal

School Age (5+) Cap 50

W Group Care

Warner Robins Little Angels #283

Portal

School Age (5+) Cap 115

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Portal, Georgia?

Our directory lists 6 licensed childcare centers in Portal, 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 Portal?

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 Portal 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 Portal typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Portal?

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 Portal 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.