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Ball Ground Academy

200 Valley Street, Ball Ground, GA 301073.4· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
68
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205

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About

About Ball Ground Academy

Ball Ground Academy is a licensed child care center in Ball Ground, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
68 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:00 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 capacity68 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ball Ground Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cherokee 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.
Cherokee 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 Ball Ground Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
68 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-54657
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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See all 7 visits
  1. Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .20(1) - Medication-Parental Authorization: (1) Parental Authorization. Except for first aid, or as authorized under Georgia law, Personnel shall not dispense prescription or non-prescription medications to a child without specific written authorization from the child's physician or parent. Such authorization will include when applicable, date; full name of the child; name of the medication; prescription number, if any; dosage; the dates to be given; the time of day to be dispensed; and signature of parent.

  4. Jul 23, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule .32(4)(b) - Center cap. 19+/ 3s with 2s: (b) Children who turn three (3) years of age during the regular school year may remain grouped with other two (2) year olds for the remainder of the school year provided that the continued placement in the younger group is with the agreement of the older child's Parent(s) and is developmentally appropriate for the child.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(4) - Fence-playground: Fence or Approved Barriers. Playgrounds shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by a four (4) foot or higher secure fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.

  5. Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 22, 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 Ball Ground Academy

Is Ball Ground Academy licensed?

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

When was Ball Ground Academy last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ball Ground Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 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 Ball Ground Academy care for?

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

Does Ball Ground Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ball Ground Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ball Ground Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (678) 454-5437 to ask.

What is Ball Ground Academy's phone number?

(678) 454-5437.

Where is Ball Ground Academy?

200 Valley Street, Ball Ground, GA 30107. The nearest other daycare we list is Ball Ground Elementary School, 1.8 miles away.

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