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Building Foundations Learning Academy

5823 Mulberry Street, Austell, GA 301684.4· 28 reviews
licensed capacity
112
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$205
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About Building Foundations Learning Academy

Building Foundations Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Austell, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 112 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
112 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentExtracurricular activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics
StaffCertified educators
Daily lifePotty training: Gentle potty training for older toddlers. Extended care: Open until 8 p.m.
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
MoreFounded 2008
Licensed capacity112 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Building Foundations Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cobb 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.
Cobb 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 Building Foundations Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
112 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-53302
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • 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. May 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .25(13) - Indoor Storage-Hazards: (13) Indoor Storage Areas. Potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies shall be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children. Examples of items to be stored include non-food related products under pressure in aerosol dispensing cans, flammable and corrosive materials, cleaning supplies, poisons, insecticides, office supplies and industrial-sized or commercial buckets with a capacity of three gallons or more or any other similar device with rigid sides which would not tip over if a toddler fell into the container head first.

  5. Apr 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 15, 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 Building Foundations Learning Academy

Is Building Foundations Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Building Foundations Learning Academy last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on May 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Building Foundations Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 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 Building Foundations Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Building Foundations Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Building Foundations Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Building Foundations Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (770) 627-2659 to ask.

What is Building Foundations Learning Academy's phone number?

(770) 627-2659.

Where is Building Foundations Learning Academy?

5823 Mulberry Street, Austell, GA 30168. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidz Quest Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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