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Buford Children's Academy

4440 Commerce Drive, Buford, GA 305184.3· 48 reviews
licensed capacity
150
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205

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About Buford Children's Academy

Buford Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Buford, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 150 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
150 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
StaffAll staff trained in First Aid and CPR
Daily lifeSnacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationOther accreditation (Quality Rated (Georgia))
Licensed capacity150 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Buford Children's Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gwinnett 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.
Gwinnett 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 Buford Children's Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
150 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-38373
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule .11(2) - Physical or Sexual Abuse, Overt Conduct: (2) Personnel shall not: physically or sexually abuse a child or engage or permit others to engage in sexually overt conduct in the presence of any child enrolled in the Center; inflict corporal/physical punishment upon a child; shake, jerk, pinch or handle a child roughly; verbally abuse or humiliate a child which includes, but is not limited to, the use of threats, profanity or belittling remarks about a child or his family; isolate a child in a dark room, closet or unsupervised area; use mechanical or physical restraints or devices to discipline children; use medication to discipline or control children's behavior without written medical authorization issued by a licensed professional and given with the parent's written consent; restrict unreasonably a child from going to the bathroom; punish toileting accidents; force-feed a child or withhold feeding a child regularly scheduled meals and/or snacks; force or withhold naps; allow children to discipline or humiliate other children; or confine a child for disciplinary purposes to a swing, highchair, infant carrier, walker or jump seat.

  4. Aug 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jul 25, 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.

  6. Apr 30, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 31, 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 Buford Children's Academy

Is Buford Children's Academy licensed?

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

When was Buford Children's Academy last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Buford Children's Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 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 Buford Children's Academy care for?

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

Does Buford Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Buford Children's Academy's hours?

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

How much does Buford Children's Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (678) 765-7870 to ask.

What is Buford Children's Academy's phone number?

(678) 765-7870.

Where is Buford Children's Academy?

4440 Commerce Drive, Buford, GA 30518. The nearest other daycare we list is Buford Headstart /Pre-K, 0.6 miles away.

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