Ellijay, GA

The Sunshine House of Ellijay is a highly-regarded early learning center offering comprehensive childcare services from infancy through school age. Their research-based Creative Curriculum® focuses on hands-on learning and developmental milestones across all age groups. The facility features secure, age-appropriate classrooms with dedicated learning centers, outdoor playgrounds, and modern safety systems including electronic check-in/check-out. Certified teachers provide structured educational programs that emphasize literacy, STEM, and social-emotional development. The center maintains excellent staff-to-child ratios and offers nutritious meals and snacks through their food program. Parents consistently praise the experienced staff and the center's clean, organized environment that promotes both learning and play.

Located in nearby Blue Ridge but serving the broader Gilmer County area including Ellijay, Little People Learning Center has built an exceptional reputation for quality early childhood education. The center offers a balanced approach combining structured academic preparation with creative play and social development. Their curriculum includes phonics-based reading readiness, early math concepts, science exploration, and arts integration. The facility features secure, bright classrooms with modern learning materials, fenced outdoor play areas, and comprehensive safety protocols. Highly qualified early childhood educators provide individualized attention with low student-teacher ratios. Parents frequently commend the center's warm, family-like atmosphere and the staff's dedication to each child's unique developmental needs.

As part of the nationally recognized Primrose Schools network, the Jasper location serves families throughout Pickens and Gilmer counties including Ellijay residents. The school implements the exclusive Balanced Learning® approach, blending teacher-directed instruction with child-initiated play to develop critical thinking, creativity, and character. Their curriculum includes literacy development, mathematics, science, social studies, and character development through their exclusive Harmony & Heart® program. The state-of-the-art facility features secure, purpose-built classrooms, multiple playgrounds designed for different age groups, and advanced security systems. Highly trained teachers with early childhood credentials provide consistent, quality education with an emphasis on building strong parent partnerships. The school is particularly noted for its exceptional parent communication and comprehensive readiness programs for kindergarten transition.