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Dorothy Wilson

Lithonia, GA 30038 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$163

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About Dorothy Wilson

Dorothy Wilson is a licensed home daycare in Lithonia, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Dorothy Wilson has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in DeKalb County has a median price of $163 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.
DeKalb 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 Dorothy Wilson

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Learning Home license
Capacity
6 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#FR-35172
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Jun 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule .21(1)(m)3. - Fingerprint Records Check Requirements: 3. At least once every five years; and

    • Background checks

      Rule .21(1)(b) - Provider - Satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination: (b) Every Provider must have a current and valid satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination on file prior to being present at the Home while any child is present for care or before residing in the Home. The Comprehensive Records Check Determination must have a Records Check Clearance Date that is no older than the preceding 12 months of the license date; provided, however, if the Provider has had a lapse of employment from the child care industry that lasted for 180 days (6 months) or longer, a new satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination is required.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .08(2) - Immunization Record (Recite-Not Met): (2) Such records shall include evidence of age-appropriate immunizations, or a signed affidavit certifying that the required immunizations conflict with the religious belief of the Parent or a physician statement that immunization is contraindicated. Evidence of immunizations or required documentation shall be on file for each Child upon admission to the Home or within 30 days thereafter.

  2. Dec 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .08(2) - Immunization Record: (2) Such records shall include evidence of age-appropriate immunizations, or a signed affidavit certifying that the required immunizations conflict with the religious belief of the Parent or a physician statement that immunization is contraindicated. Evidence of immunizations or required documentation shall be on file for each Child upon admission to the Home or within 30 days thereafter.

  3. Dec 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 13, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Jan 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .11(2)(h) - Smoke Detectors/Fire Extinguishers: (h) At least one UL Approved smoke detector shall be on each floor of the Home and such detectors shall be maintained in working order. At least one 2-A:10-B:C fire extinguisher shall be kept in the child care area to be located no more than thirty feet from the kitchen. The extinguisher shall be maintained in working order and shall be inaccessible to the children.

  7. Mar 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Rule .10(5) - Feeding chair requirements: (5) Feeding Chairs. A feeding chair or similar equipment designed for feeding children shall be provided for the use of each child being fed who is capable of sitting up but who is unable to sit unassisted at a table. The chair or similar equipment must be cleaned with a disinfectant after each use. Such chair or similar equipment shall have a broad base to prevent tipping; a surface that the child cannot raise; a strap or other device which prevents the child from sliding out of the chair; and a feeding surface free of cracks.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .08(2) - Immunization Record: (2) Such records shall include evidence of age-appropriate immunizations, or a signed affidavit certifying that the required immunizations conflict with the religious belief of the Parent or a physician statement that immunization is contraindicated. Evidence of immunizations or required documentation shall be on file for each Child upon admission to the Home or within 30 days thereafter.

  8. Aug 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 14, 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 Dorothy Wilson

Is Dorothy Wilson licensed?

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

When was Dorothy Wilson last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dorothy Wilson had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 7 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 Dorothy Wilson care for?

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

Does Dorothy Wilson accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Dorothy Wilson's hours?

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

How much does Dorothy Wilson cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (404) 914-6880 to ask.

What is Dorothy Wilson's phone number?

(404) 914-6880.

Where is Dorothy Wilson?

Lithonia, GA 30038. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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