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Arbor Montessori School-Lavista Campus

2998 Lavista Road, Decatur, GA 30033
licensed capacity
278
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$154

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About

About Arbor Montessori School-Lavista Campus

Arbor Montessori School-Lavista Campus is a licensed child care center in Decatur, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 278 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $154 to $510.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months to 18 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
278 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 18 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity278 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Arbor Montessori School-Lavista Campus lists monthly tuition from $154 to $510. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in DeKalb County has a median price of $188 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After-School 1 Days per Week (3pm to 6pm), monthly$170
After-School 2 Days per Week (3pm to 6pm), monthly$255
After-School 3 Days per Week (3pm to 6pm), monthly$340
After-School 4 Days per Week (3pm to 6pm), monthly$425
After-School 5 Days per Week (3pm to 6pm), monthly$510
After-School 5 Days per Week, Elementary Only (3pm to 3:30pm), monthly$154
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Early Morning Care By Contract (5 Days a Week), monthly$162
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
After School Care Emergency (Same Day Notice)$35
Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After-School 1 Days per Week (3pm to 6pm), annual$1,530
After-School 2 Days per Week (3pm to 6pm), annual$2,295
After-School 3 Days per Week (3pm to 6pm), annual$3,060
After-School 4 Days per Week (3pm to 6pm), annual$3,825
After-School 4 Days per Week, Elementary Only (3pm to 3:30pm), annual$1,215
After-School 5 Days per Week (3pm to 6pm), annual$4,590
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After-School 5 Days per Week, Elementary Only (3pm to 3:30pm), annual$1,390
Early Morning Care By Contract (5 Days a Week), annual$1,460
Primary, Full Day (annual tuition)$18,100
Primary, Half Day (annual tuition)$13,650
Toddler, All Day (annual tuition)$24,100
Toddler, Full Day (annual tuition)$20,350
Toddler, Half Day (annual tuition)$15,600
Early Morning Care By Drop-In (Per Session)$15 a day
After School Care Drop In Rate (24+ Hour Notice)$30 a day
Conference Camp$90 a day
21 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
DeKalb 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 Arbor Montessori School-Lavista Campus

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
278 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CCLC-3232
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 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. Mar 30, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .26(9) - Playground-Safe/Clean (Recite-Not Met): (9) Safety and Upkeep of Playground. Playgrounds shall be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete.

    • 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.

    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(c) - Employee - satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination: (1)(c) A Center must ensure that every Employee has a valid and current satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination on file prior to being present at the Center while any child is present for care or before an individual age 17 or older resides in the Center. The Comprehensive Records Check Determination must have a Records Check Clearance Date that is no older than the preceding 12 months of the hire date; provided, however, if the Employee has had a lapse of employment from the child care industry that lasted for 180 days (6 months) or longer, a new satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination is required.

    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(a) - Submit Application and Fingerprints: (1)(a) A Center must ensure that every actual and potential Director, Employee and Provisional Employee of a Child Care Learning Center submit both a Records Check Application to the Department and Fingerprints to an authorized fingerprinting site.

  2. Oct 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(5)(a) - Staff training-annual/10 hours (Recite-Not Met): (a) Every calendar year after the first year of employment, all supervisory and caregiver Personnel, except independent contractors, Students-in-Training and volunteers, shall attend ten (10) clock hours of diverse training which is offered by an accredited college, university or vocational program or other Department-approved source.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(9) - Playground-Safe/Clean: (9) Safety and Upkeep of Playground. Playgrounds shall be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete.

  3. Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .25(3) - Clean, free of debris, good repair: (3) Cleanliness. The Center and surrounding premises shall be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

  4. Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 9, 2022InspectionNo 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 Arbor Montessori School-Lavista Campus

Is Arbor Montessori School-Lavista Campus licensed?

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

When was Arbor Montessori School-Lavista Campus last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Arbor Montessori School-Lavista Campus had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 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 Arbor Montessori School-Lavista Campus care for?

278, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Arbor Montessori School-Lavista Campus accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Arbor Montessori School-Lavista Campus' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Arbor Montessori School-Lavista Campus cost?

Monthly tuition from $154 to $510, as it lists it.

What is Arbor Montessori School-Lavista Campus' phone number?

(404) 321-9304.

Where is Arbor Montessori School-Lavista Campus?

2998 Lavista Road, Decatur, GA 30033. The nearest other daycare we list is Coralwood Center, 0.3 miles away.

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