If you work full or part-time and are in need of daycare for your children, the State of Georgia’s Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) has some incredibly helpful resources. In collating this information on Augusta daycares, my goal is to make it easier for you to sift through the information, contact the facility, and ultimately make the best decision for you and your family. If you are looking for daycare in Evans, check out this other article listing on Evans, GA Daycares.
The below daycares are all in Augusta, GA (Richmond County), and have a 3 out of 3 Star Quality Rating, which certifies that each “program has demonstrated a commitment to meeting standards that exceed state health and safety requirements, meet numerous quality benchmarks, and scores high on independent observation.” Here is a quick guide to Augusta, GA Daycare.
Table: Downtown & Central Augusta – 3 Star Rated by GA Decal
| Name | Weekday Hours | Weekly Rates | DECAL Profile | Transport | Location | Contact |
| Big Blue Marble Academy, Stevens Creek | 6:30AM – 6PM | $133- $180 | GA DECAL | To/From School | Near Martinez | Website 706-222-7224 |
| The Bradley School of Augusta | 6AM – 6PM | $190 – $200 | GA DECAL | To/From School | off Augusta West Pkwy & Near Doctor’s Hospital | Website (706) 860-8300 |
| Childcare Network #24 | 6AM – 6:30PM | $88-$132 | GA DECAL | To/From School | West / Central | Website (706) 733-0780 |
| Kids Gallery Academic & Learning Center | 5AM – 11:59 PM | $90 – $110 | GA DECAL | To/From School and Home | Downtown – Near Medical District | 706-496-3298 |
| Little Lambs Daycare Center | 6AM – 6PM | $100 – $125 | GA DECAL | To/From School and Home | Downtown | 706-726-7751 |
| Tabernacle Child Development Center | 7AM – 6PM | $150 – $170 | GA DECAL | No | Downtown -Near Medical District | Website (706) 724-1230 |
| YMCA Child Development Academy | 6:30AM – 6PM | $140 – $165 | GA DECAL | No | Downtown – Near Medical District | Website 706-922-9670 |
Big Blue Marble Academy – Stevens Creek
Big Blue Marble Academy is a national company with daycare facilities in eight different states, with the vast majority located in Georgia and South Carolina. According to Delaware’s Division of Corporations, Big Blue Marble Academy, LLC was incorporated in August 2017. There are five locations in the CSRA, with three located in Richmond County and two in Columbia County.
The Stevens Creek Location has a 3 Star Rating, with the Augusta Ave. also being Quality Rated. You can see some footage of an Augusta facility here on a local WJBF news clip.
I haven’t included the details for the Augusta Ave location, but they can be found here.
Registration Fee: $85
Curriculum: Big Blue Marble Academy Curriculum
Website and Application Information
Stevens Creek Location Here: 925 Steven’s Creek Road, Augusta, GA 30907
Augusta Ave. Location Here: 1209 Augusta Ave #3201, Augusta, GA 30901
Call: Erica Boone @ 706-863-9485
The Bradley School of Augusta
The Bradley Schools have three separate locations in the CSRA. The West / Central Augusta location is near Doctor’s Hospital off Wheeler Rd and has an 8,500 square ft. facility. Ballet, music, and computer enrichment classes are included, among others.
Registration Fee: $100
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Website and Application Information
Location Here: 1219 George C Wilson Dr, Augusta, GA 30909
Call: Allison Kennedy @ 706-860-8300
Childcare Network #24
Childcare Network is a national company with 6 locations in the CSRA. The #24 Location is located off Wrightsboro Road in the Summerville area. It is a close drive to the downtown and Medical District. Additionally, Childcare Network #24 offers an Adventure Summer Camp that focuses on learning more about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM).
Registration Fee: Listed at $6.01
Curriculum: High Reach Learning Curriculum
Website and Application Information
Location Here: 2131 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30904
Call: Jasmine Brown @ 706-733-0780
Kids Gallery Academic & Learning Center
The GA DECAL listing shows that this facility has a 3 Star rating, but no business website could be found. The facility is near the Medical District on Laney Walker and 10th Street. Summer Camps are offered, in addition to both academic and creative activities, though no information on the curriculum was provided. Call the administrator at 706-496-3298 for further details.
Registration Fee: $65
Curriculum: N/A
No business website was found, so check GA DECAL listing.
Location Here: 1001 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta, GA 30901
Call: Kerry Carmen @ 706-496-3298
Little Lambs Daycare Center
This facility is a bit smaller and is licensed for 30 children. Their GA DECAL listing shows that they offer many activities, which include sports, academics, and field trips. There is a Facebook page, but that appears inactive. Call 706-726-7751 to inquire further.
Registration Fee: $100
Curriculum: Scholastic Big Day for Pre-K, High Scope, Core Knowledge Preschool Curriculum
Location Here: 132 Mc Elmurray Dr, Augusta, GA 30901
Call: Summer Rouzan-Epps @ 706-726-7751
Tabernacle Child Development Center
Located off Laney Walker Blvd, Tabernacle Child Development Center is one of the few non-profits on the list. It is affiliated with the Tabernacle Baptist Church, a congregation that has a longstanding history in the City of Augusta.
Registration Fee: $100
Curriculum: A Beka
Website and Application Information
Location Here: 1230 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta, GA 30901
Call: Mary-Anne Carter @ 706-922-1954
YMCA Child Development Academy
The YMCA Child Development Academy is situated smack dab in the middle of the Downtown Medical District, within walking distance of the VA Hospital, Piedmont, and AUMC. The academy exists as a branch of the family YMCA of Augusta, which has 13 separate locations.
This location is their full-time daycare, operating all year round. While other locations may have childcare, it is typically limited to short time periods to permit parents to access classes or the facilities. A tour of the facility can be seen below via their YouTube Channel.
Registration Fee: $75
Curriculum: Faith-based and 4K Program
Location Here: 1425 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901
Call: Ashley Byars @ 706-922-9760
Table: South Augusta – 3 Star Rated by GA Decal
| Name | Hours | Weekly Rates | DECAL Profile | Transport | Location | Contact |
| ABC Childcare & Learning Center | 6:30AM – 6PM | $83 – $100 | GA Decal | To/From School | South Augusta | 706-738-5472 |
| Anointed Hands Childcare | 5AM – 11:59 PM | $90 – $120 | GA Decal | To/From School and Home | Gordon Highway | 706-790-1411 |
| ABC Day Care and Kindergarten | 6:30AM – 6PM | $83 – $100 | GA Decal | To/From School | Pecan St, off Milledgeville | 706-796-6455 |
| Big Blue Marble Academy, Madeline Dr. | 6AM – 6PM | $85-$196 | GA Decal | To/From School | Near Ft. Gordon | Website 706-210-7000 |
| Cathy’s Daycare Learning Center | 6:30AM – 6PM | $92 – $110 | GA Decal | To/From School | Near Augusta Tech | |
| Children Unique | 4:30AM – 12AM | $101 – $125 | GA Decal | No | Windsor Spring Road | 706-798-9363 |
| Kidz Biz Childcare Center | 5:30AM – 11:59 PM | $120 – $145 | GA Decal | To/From School | Near Deans Bridge Rd. | 706-560-2294 |
| Universal Childcare and Learning Center | 6AM – 6PM | $110 – $120 | GA Decal | To/From School | Bungalow Rd, off Hwy. 1 | 706-793-7000 |
| Universal Learning Academy | 6:30AM – 6PM | $180 – $200 | GA Decal | No | Deans Bridge Rd. | 762-994-1814 |
ABC Childcare and Learning Center
In addition to offering field trips, STEM, and creative expressions classes, ABC Childcare and Learning Center has staff fluent in American Sign Language. Down the street from Jackie M’s and Son Cafe, the facility offers transportation to and from school.
Registration Fee: $100
Curriculum: Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS)
No Business Website Found. Georgia Decal Listing Here
Location Here: 3331 Milledgeville Rd, Augusta, GA 30909
Call: Annie Lowry @ 706-738-5472
Anointed Hands Childcare
Located off Gordon Hwy, Anointed Hands Childcare offers both daytime and evening childcare, being open until midnight. Transportation is available to and from both home and school.
Registration Fee: $65
Curriculum: N/A
No Business Website Found. See Georgia Decal Listing Here
Location Here: 1631 Gordon Hwy, Augusta, GA 30906
Call: Tiffany Williams @ 706-790-1411
ABC Day Care and Kindergarten
Located across the street from ABC Childcare and Learning Center, this is a separate daycare and kindergarten facility (at first I thought they were two locations of one facility). Transportation is available to and from school, and a summer camp option is also available.
Registration Fee: $65
Curriculum: A Beka
No Business Website Found. Georgia Decal Listing Here
Location Here: 3305 Pecan St, Augusta, GA 30906
Call: Heather Todd @ 706-796-6455
Big Blue Marble Academy – Madeline Drive
This is the third Big Blue Marble Academy location in Richmond County. Located off Madeline Drive, it is conveniently located near Fort Gordon.
Registration Fee: $85
Curriculum: Big Blue Marble Academy Curriculum
Website and Application Information
South Augusta Location Here: 4124 Madeline Dr, Augusta, GA 30909
Call: Monica Shy @ 706-222-7070
Cathy’s Daycare Learning Center
Located off Lumpkin Road in South Augusta, Cathy’s Daycare Learning Center offers transportation to and from school. Like the YMCA and Tabernacle, this facility is listed as a non-profit. Some footage of the location can be found here on a YoutTube Yellow Pages listing.
Registration Fee: $65
Curriculum: N/A
No Business Website Found. Georgia Decal Listing Here
Location Here: 2434 Lumpkin Rd, Augusta, GA 30906
Call: David Capers @ 706-798-8414
Children Unique
This daycare facility is on Windsor Spring Rd and is quickly accessible via Bobby Jones Expwy. This facility also offers nighttime care and is open until midnight. Some footage of the facility and interviews with staff members can be found here on YouTube.
Registration Fee: $65
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
No Business Website Found. Georgia DECAL Listing Here
Location Here: 2440 Windsor Spring Rd, Augusta, GA 30906
Call: Yvonne Jones @ 706-798-9363
Kidz Biz Child Care Center
Kidz Biz Child Care Center’s address is listed at 2417 Regency Blvd, though the Google Maps location is 5 miles away on Windsor Spring Road. The facility also provides evening and nighttime care, with hours until midnight. Some photos of the facility can be found here.
Registration Fee: $50
Curriculum: N/A
No Business Website Found. Georgia DECAL Listing Here
Location: 2417 Regency Blvd, Augusta, Ga 30904
Call: Laura Cash @ 706-560-2294
Universal Child Care and Learning Center
Located between Deans Bridge and Peach Orchard Rd, Universal Child Care and Learning Center does offer transportation to and from school and school-age summer camp as well. Check out their website below, which contains a lot of helpful and easily accessible information.
Registration Fee: $75
Curriculum: All About Preschoolers
Business Website & Application Info Here
Location Here: 2145 Bungalow Rd, Augusta, GA 30906
Call: Yiet Knight @ 706-793-7000
Universal Learning Academy
Universal Learning Academy is affiliated with the prior daycare, but is located on Deans Bridge Rd and has a separate application process. Transportation before and after school is listed as an option.
Registration Fee: $75
Curriculum: All About Preschoolers
Universal Learning Academy FaceBook Page
Location Here: 3355 Deans Bridge Rd, Augusta, Ga 30606
Call: Jasmine Smith @ 762-994-1814
Three Head Start Centers
Below are three head start centers located in Augusta, GA that have received a 3-star quality rating. Be sure to check out the GA DECAL website for a full listing of other head start program centers in the area.
| Hours | DECAL Profile | Location | Contact | |
| Augusta Tech Head Start Center | 8:30AM – 2:30PM | Here | Location | Kimberly Godbee, 706-798-0930 |
| Floyd Head Start (CSRA) | 7:30AM – 2:30PM | Here | Location | Carrie Patterson, 706-722-6699 |
| Pathways Head Start Center | 7:30AM – 2:30PM | Here | Location | Gwendolyn Allen-Robinson, 706-733-4505 |
| South Richmond Head Start | 7:30AM – 2:30PM | Here | Location | Kimberly Godbee, 706-798-9000 |
Below is a video from Georgia DECAL that explains more about their quality-rated child care listings and ranking system.
Hopefully, this list helps you in your search for the best child and daycare in the greater Augusta area. I’ve only had personal experience with a few of the facilities on the list and am not making any endorsements. However, I encourage you to access Georgia DECAL’s website in greater detail, particularly for those facilities that we did not have room to list in this post.
And when you have some time for family fun, I recommend visiting Phinizy Swamp Nature Park or Riverbanks Zoo. Both are within a one-hour drive from Augusta. You can find out more about these two locations, in addition to other nearby zoos, in this article on our site.
