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Destiny Christian Academy

7400 Factory Shoals Road, Austell, GA 30168
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$188

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About Destiny Christian Academy

Destiny Christian Academy is a licensed child care center in Austell, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 83 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
83 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Destiny Christian Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Cobb County has a median price of $188 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 Destiny Christian Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
83 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-12443
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .25(13) - Indoor Storage-Hazards (Recite-Not Met): (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.

  3. Jun 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .08(2) - Immunizations: (2) The file shall also contain evidence of age-appropriate immunizations or a signed affidavit against such immunizations. The items shall be maintained for each child enrolled in the Center on a form approved by the Department, and no child shall continue enrollment in the Center for more than thirty (30) days without such evidence.

  4. Nov 4, 2024Inspection3 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(6) - Equipment-outdoor (Recite-Not Met): (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.

    • 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. Oct 4, 2023Inspection1 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.

  6. May 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 18, 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 Destiny Christian Academy

Is Destiny Christian Academy licensed?

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

When was Destiny Christian Academy last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on January 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Destiny Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 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 Destiny Christian Academy care for?

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

Does Destiny Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Destiny Christian Academy's hours?

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

How much does Destiny Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (770) 948-0200 to ask.

What is Destiny Christian Academy's phone number?

(770) 948-0200.

Where is Destiny Christian Academy?

7400 Factory Shoals Road, Austell, GA 30168. The nearest other daycare we list is Cobb County Parks - South Cobb Recration Center, 0.5 miles away.

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