About Us

The Preferred Choice was established in May 2000 out of our passion and desire to ensure children are well cared for, well educated, and well nourished by providing the highest level of energized learning in a healthy, safe, and family environment.  In operations for over 20 years, we have had the privilege of serving multiple generations with former students, now adult parents, enrolling their children. We aim to provide guidance and support that compound on the experiences your child has within the home. Together, we’ll help your child pave a path to success!

Our center is Quality Rated and licensed and regulated by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

Our Mission

Our mission statement is Making a difference… one child at a time!

Our Center

The Preferred Choice was established in May 2000 out of our passion and desire to ensure children are well cared for, well educated, and well nourished by providing the highest level of energized learning in a healthy, safe, and family environment.  In operations for over 20 years, we have had the privilege of serving multiple generations with former students, now adult parents, enrolling their children. We aim to provide guidance and support that compound on the experiences your child has within the home. Together, we’ll help your child pave a path to success! Our center is Quality Rated and licensed and regulated by Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

Our approach to education and development

To maximize the overall growth of every student, we take a comprehensive approach to child development. Our daily lesson plans are inclusive – built and refined by our educational staff and dedicated to each student’s needs.  Our center ensures children over-achieve school readiness by providing a curriculum which cultivates their intellectual, physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development.  

Zakiyyah Ali-Miller

CEO & Founder of The Preferred Choice
Our Approach to Food And Nutrition

Studies show that well-nourished students create the best learners! We provide nutritious meals and snacks every day which helps your child be better able to concentrate during learning activities, stay alert and active, and maintain better energy levels and sleeping patterns.

From diverse menus to cultural cuisines, we make certain that your child has hearty meals to promote productive days!

Community Service and Partnerships
Our company’s vision expands far beyond the walls of our center. From the initial opening of our doors in 2000, community service has been woven into the identity/culture of The Preferred Choice. Our leadership and employees have a passionate desire to work together to make a difference. Our efforts include:

If you would like to partner with us in any way, email us at [email protected]. Please be sure to include all relevant details of how you would like for us to partner with you or your support needs.

Reviews From Parents and Guardians

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Miaya Williams
25 October 2024
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The Preferred Choice is an amazing daycare. The owners and their staff are friendly, and takes very good care of my children. If you live/work in Griffin, and in need of a daycare, The Preferred Choice is the place to go.
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Kyara Stanley
16 October 2024
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The whole staff is AMAZING ! Very clean , loving and professional. Definitely love how my kids are never sick anymore from being around other kids and I can actually work and not worry about them. 10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND <3
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Nakoshia Mikell
8 October 2024
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Awesome Awesome daycare my son loves it here. When he first started he cried for 2 weeks and I almost took him out. I’m so glad I didn’t. Ms. Bell and CeCe are wonderful teachers. My son constantly asks if he will be seeing them . Which in return lets me know they take good care of him. I also have met a gentleman I’m not sure of his name but I suspect he is the owner he is very polite and just has a overall good disposition that I can tell is passed down to his leadership.
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Kiara Penney
31 May 2024
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The best daycare ever! My daughter has flourished so much since being here! The staff goes above and beyond
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Quinton Robinson
21 November 2020
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My grand daughters adore this daycare. One was 6weeks when she started and now she is 5yrs old my youngest is 2 and they are still attending. The staff is great, your greeted with a smile and maybe a joke or 2 lol but they always put the kids first! Happy Holidays Preferred Choice.
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Tynesia Wilcox
10 December 2019
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I absolutely love this place and the staff is great my son have been attending this daycare since he was 2016 my daughter has been attending here since she was 6 weeks old! I trust them with my kids never had a problem or any issues!! I highly recommend them!!! They deserve more than 5 stars!!!
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Jamie Jordan
28 February 2019
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My children have been attending this center for over 3 years now and they have been nothing less than a Godsend! My children love all of the staff members. My youngest started out in Ms. Bell's class before he was of public school age and he absolutely ADORES her! They make education a priority with all ages. I have a sense of peace and security while my children are in their care because I know they truly love their students.