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A Fresh Start Preparatory School

100 North River Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
licensed capacity
27
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205
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About A Fresh Start Preparatory School

A Fresh Start Preparatory School is a licensed child care center in Sandy Springs, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 27 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
27 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity27 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

A Fresh Start Preparatory School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fulton County has a median price of $205 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Fulton County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$205
Home daycare$163

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$153

Preschool

Center$179
Home daycare$154

School age

Center$82
Home daycare$77

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for A Fresh Start Preparatory School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
27 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-49716
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 8, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 89% of Georgia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      Rule .30(1)(b)1 - Cot and mat construction: 1. Cot and Mat Construction. Cots and mats shall be of sound construction and of sufficient size to accommodate comfortably the size and weight of the child. Mats must be in good repair, washable, covered with waterproof material and at least two inches (2") thick.

  4. Apr 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(8) - Fall Zones and Surfacing: (8) Fall Zones and Surfacing. Climbing and swinging equipment shall have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency.

  5. Nov 16, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2022. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about A Fresh Start Preparatory School

Is A Fresh Start Preparatory School licensed?

Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was A Fresh Start Preparatory School last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on October 8, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Fresh Start Preparatory School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 89% of Georgia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can A Fresh Start Preparatory School care for?

27, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does A Fresh Start Preparatory School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are A Fresh Start Preparatory School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Fresh Start Preparatory School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (678) 894-5592 to ask.

What is A Fresh Start Preparatory School's phone number?

(678) 894-5592.

Where is A Fresh Start Preparatory School?

100 North River Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30350. The nearest other daycare we list is Innovative Minds Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).