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Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill

4420 Kelly Mill Road, Cumming, GA 300404.8· 90 reviews
licensed capacity
250
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205

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About Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill

Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill is a licensed child care center in Cumming, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 250 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campSecure entrySTEM / STEAMOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: Infant to Pre-K
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
250 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant to Pre-K
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
CurriculumLinks to Learning
SafetyKeypad access, Outdoor playground
LanguagesSpanish integrated throughout the day
Licensed capacity250 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Forsyth 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.
Forsyth 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 Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
250 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-39002
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 1, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Apr 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .25(3) - Clean, free of debris, good repair (Recite-Not Met): (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.

  2. Dec 1, 2025Inspection1 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.

  3. Jan 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Transportation

      Rule .36(7)(c)2. - Load/Unload Accounted For: The driver or other designated person shall immediately document in writing, with a check or other mark/symbol to account for each child listed on the passenger transportation checklist each time a child enters and exits the vehicle. The driver or other designated staff person shall document in writing with a different mark/symbol to account for each child listed on the passenger transportation checklist who was not present on the vehicle for any reason. An explanation shall be documented in writing whenever a child is transported to a field trip site but is not present on the return trip to the Center.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .31(2)(b)2. - Qualifications (Recite-Not Met): 2. Possess at least one of the following sets of minimum academic requirements and qualifying experience at the time of employment.

  4. May 29, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(3) - Staff Training-Health and Safety Orientation

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .31(2)(b)2. - Qualifications: 2. Possess at least one of the following sets of minimum academic requirements and qualifying experience at the time of employment.

    • 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.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule .08(1) - Childrens Enrollment Application: (1) A Center must maintain a file for each child while such child is in care at the Center and for a period of one (1) year after such child is no longer in care at the Center. In order for the file to be complete, the file shall contain the following: identifying information about the child to include: name, date of birth, sex, address, living arrangement if not with both Parents, name of school, if applicable; identifying information about the Parent(s) to include: names of both Parents, if applicable, home and work addresses, and home and work telephone numbers; name(s) and addresses of the person(s) to whom the child may be released. Such information shall contain the authorized person’s address, telephone numbers, relationship to child and to Parent(s), and other identifying information; identifying information about the person(s) to contact in emergencies when the Parent cannot be reached to include name(s) and telephone number(s); identifying information about the child's primary source of health care to include physician's or clinic's name and telephone number; and a statement regarding known allergies or other physical problems, mental health disorders, intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities which would limit the child's participation in the Center's program and activities.

  5. Mar 1, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Feb 20, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 6, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 5, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 5, 2022VisitNo 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 Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill

Is Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill licensed?

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

When was Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on April 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 4 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 Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill care for?

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

Does Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill's hours?

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

How much does Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (678) 661-5752 to ask.

What is Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill's phone number?

(678) 661-5752.

Where is Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill?

4420 Kelly Mill Road, Cumming, GA 30040. The nearest other daycare we list is Pinnacle Montessori of Cumming, 0.4 miles away.

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