As working parents, we need quick access to information on local daycares so we can make the best and most informed decisions for our families. For those in Columbia County, specifically Evans, this compilation is primarily for you. If you are looking only for locations in Richmond County, I recommend checking out this other article on our site.
The below daycares are all in Evans, Georgia, and have a 1, 2, or 3 Star Quality Rating from Georgia’s Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). This rating 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 helpful guide to Evans, GA Daycare Centers!
| Daycare Name | Weekday Hours | Weekly Rates | DECAL Profile | Transportation | Contact |
| A Willow Path | 6AM – 6:30PM | $130 – $180 | DECAL Profile | To/From School | Website 706-868-6061 |
| Big Blue Marble Academy- Evans Towne Center | 6AM – 6PM | $133 – $180 | DECAL Profile | To/From School | Website 706-650-2369 |
| Blue Ridge Preschool & Daycare | 6:30AM – 6:30 PM | $155 – $165 | DECAL Profile | To/From School | 706-860-7799 |
| Childcare Network #250 | 6AM – 6:30PM | $139 – $152 | DECAL Profile | To/From School | Website 706-364-4216 |
| Discovery Zone Kids | 6AM – 6PM | $200, More details here | DECAL Profile | To/From Home and School | Website 706-496-2489 |
| Magic Learning Academy | 5:30AM – 5:30PM | $125 | DECAL Profile | To/From Home and School | Website 706-364-8910 |
| The Greenbrier Preschool | 6AM – 6PM | $185 – $190 | DECAL Profile | To/From School | Website 706-210-4592 |
| Small Wonders Playcare Center Evans | 6:30AM – 6:30PM | $144 – $163 | DECAL Profile | To/From School | Website 706-860-7676 |
| The Sunshine House #8 | 6AM – 6PM | $150 – $220 | DECAL Profile | To/From School | Website 706-860-8507 |
A Willow Path
Right across the street from Riverside Middle School is A Willow Path, which offers daycare for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. It has a 10,000-square-foot facility that is situated on 3.3 acres. It is located within an Appletree Academy location as well.
Registration Fee: $150
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Website and Application Information
Evans Location Here: 1047 Furys Ferry Rd, Evans, GA 30809
Call: Tiffany Futo, 706-868-6061
Big Blue Marble Academy – Evans Towne Center
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.
Registration Fee: $75
Curriculum: Big Blue Marble Academy Curriculum
Website and Application Information
Evans Location Here: 7100 Evans Town Center Blvd, Evans, GA 30809
Call: Ashley Hansen, 706-650-2369
Blue Ridge Preschool & Daycare
Blue Ridge Preschool & Daycare is conveniently located to Evans to Locks Rd. and Blue Ridge Elementary School. Their DECAL profile lists an Assistant Director with 21 years of experience and a summer camp for school-age children is also an option.
Registration Fee: $75
Curriculum: High Scope Curriculum
See DECAL Profile or Facebook Page
Evans Location Here: 592 Blue Ridge Dr, Evans, GA 30809
Call: Angela Sims, 706-860-7799
Childcare Network #250
Childcare Network is a national company with 6 locations in the CSRA. The #250 Location is located off Hardy McManus Road and is a close drive to Riverside Elementary School. Additionally, Childcare Network #250 offers an Adventure Summer Camp that focuses on learning more about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM).
Registration Fee: $85
Curriculum: High Reach Curriculum
Website and Application Information
Evans Location Here: 4689 Hardy McManus Rd, Evans, GA 30809
Call: Shona Willingham, 706-364-4216
Discovery Zone Kids
Discovery Zone Kids is conveniently located off Hereford Farm Road and within 3 miles of Evans Elementary School. It opened in 2014 and the director Jayshri Soni has years of experience in tutoring and education, per their website. The curriculum incorporates music & movement, arts & crafts, language, math & science, outside play, and everyday living. Check out their website for more details.
Registration Fee: $100
Curriculum: We Can Curriculum and Learn Every Day
Website and Application Information
Evans Location Here: 703 William Smith Blvd, Evans, GA 30809
Call: Jayshri Shoni, 706-496-2489
Magic Learning Academy
Located conveniently to Evans to Locks Rd. and Blue Ridge Elementary School, Magic Learning Academy’s stated mission is “to provide quality childcare in a loving learning environment.” Photos of the facility can be found on their Facebook profile below. Per DECAL, they charge a flat weekly rate of $125.
Registration Fee: $65
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Evans Location Here: 740 Jennings Rd, Evans, GA 30809
Call: Sheila McCladdie, 706-364-8910
The Bradley Schools – Greenbrier
The Bradley Schools have three separate locations in the CSRA. The Evans location is off William Few Pkwy and only a few minutes from Greenbrier Elementary School. This location has a 12,00 sq. ft. facility and is situated on 2.5 acres. Transportation to and from Columbia County schools is available.
Curriculum: Creative Curriculum
Registration Fee: $100
Website and Application Information
Evans Location Here: 3025 William Few Pkwy, Evans, GA 30809
Call: Katie Tracy, 706-210-4592
Small Wonders Playcare Center Evans
Small Wonders traces its history back to 1986, per its website. Located off N. Belair Road, it is conveniently located to both Martinez and Westmont Elementary schools. The center offers military and multi-family discounts as well. Check out the website below for additional information on pictures of the facility.
Curriculum: N/A
Registration Fee: $100
Website and Application Information
Evans Location Here: 229 N Belair Rd, Evans, GA 30809
Call: Tina Westbrook, 706-860-7676
The Sunshine House #8
The Sunshine House is a national daycare provider with 3+ locations in the CSRA. The Evans location
Curriculum: Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS)
Registration Fee: $125
Website and Application Information
Evans Location Here: 330 N Belair Rd, Evans, GA 30809
Call: Yvette Dennis, 706-860-8507
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.
