HBCU-affiliated centers
Spelman's Children's Center, Morehouse School of Medicine Family Health Center, and the Clark Atlanta University Lab School all serve community families on a sliding scale.
Black-owned daycares to research
Cookie Cutters Childcare (multiple locations), New Mercies Childcare (Decatur), and Sweet Pea Daycare (East Atlanta). Visit in person; observe how staff interact with current kids.
What to look for
Curriculum that includes Black history beyond February. Staff who reflect the children. Outdoor time and structured nap routines. Transparent meal menus.
Subsidies
Georgia CAPS childcare assistance for income-qualifying families. Quality Rated centers offer additional Georgia state subsidies.