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Compass Academy at Smyrna

2820 Cobb Lane, Smyrna, GA 300824.9· 30 reviews
licensed capacity
64
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205
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About Compass Academy at Smyrna

Compass Academy at Smyrna is a licensed child care center in Smyrna, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 64 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campCameras for parentsSecure entry

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
64 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 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
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachReggio Emilia
Safety2 door system; entry doors locked at all times; only staff have security codes, Cameras / live video for parents (security cameras monitored in the main office), Outdoor playground
MoreFounded 2007
Licensed capacity64 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Compass Academy at Smyrna 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 Compass Academy at Smyrna

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
64 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-38553
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all

  • 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. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(6) - Equipment-outdoor: (6) Equipment. Playground equipment shall provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children.

  4. Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 24, 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 Compass Academy at Smyrna

Is Compass Academy at Smyrna licensed?

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

When was Compass Academy at Smyrna last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Compass Academy at Smyrna had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule 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 Compass Academy at Smyrna care for?

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

Does Compass Academy at Smyrna accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Compass Academy at Smyrna's hours?

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

How much does Compass Academy at Smyrna cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (678) 424-1671 to ask.

What is Compass Academy at Smyrna's phone number?

(678) 424-1671.

Where is Compass Academy at Smyrna?

2820 Cobb Lane, Smyrna, GA 30082. The nearest other daycare we list is Oxford Academy, 0.4 miles away.

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