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AppleGate Academy & Preschool

3050 Mt. Zion Rd., Stockbridge, GA 302812.7· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
125
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205
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About

About AppleGate Academy & Preschool

AppleGate Academy & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Stockbridge, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
125 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity125 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

AppleGate Academy & Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Clayton 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.
Clayton 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 AppleGate Academy & Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
125 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-18199
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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. Jul 9, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .14(2)(b) - First Aid/CPR trained Staff in each classroom: (b) There must always be one staff person present in each classroom where children are present that has current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and pediatric first aid training.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .14(1)(a) - Training-CPR and First Aid Completed/Verfication: (a) All Staff who provide direct care to children must obtain certification in a biennial training program in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in pediatric first aid within the first 45 days of employment. Current and valid evidence of the successful completion of such training shall be maintained on the Center’s premises. The hours obtained completing this certification will not count towards the required annual training hours.

  4. Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 13, 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 AppleGate Academy & Preschool

Is AppleGate Academy & Preschool licensed?

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

When was AppleGate Academy & Preschool last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has AppleGate Academy & Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 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 AppleGate Academy & Preschool care for?

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

Does AppleGate Academy & Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are AppleGate Academy & Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does AppleGate Academy & Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (678) 565-7311 to ask.

What is AppleGate Academy & Preschool's phone number?

(678) 565-7311.

Where is AppleGate Academy & Preschool?

3050 Mt. Zion Rd., Stockbridge, GA 30281. The nearest other daycare we list is Clayton County Schools - Mt. Zion Elementary CKids, 0.3 miles away.

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