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Hoschton, GA 30548 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Dragon Academy
- licensed capacity
- 218
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $143
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About
About Dragon Academy
Dragon Academy is a licensed child care center in Jefferson, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 218 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 218 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp |
| Curriculum | FROGSTREET (Frog Street) |
| Staff | Teacher Kristin: bachelors in Elementary Education with a focus of Early Childhood Education, 31 years in early childhood education |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (video monitored classrooms and playgrounds), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 218 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dragon Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Jackson County has a median price of $143 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.
Infant
Center$143
Home daycare$130
Toddler
Center$133
Home daycare$112
Preschool
Center$128
Home daycare$113
School age
Center$70
Home daycare$60
State record
Inspection reports for Dragon Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Learning Center license
- Capacity
- 218 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #CCLC-52693
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all
- Background checks 2
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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- Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Rule .09(1)(c) - Employee - satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination: (1)(c) A Center must ensure that every Employee has a valid and current satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination on file prior to being present at the Center while any child is present for care or before an individual age 17 or older resides in the Center. The Comprehensive Records Check Determination must have a Records Check Clearance Date that is no older than the preceding 12 months of the hire date; provided, however, if the Employee 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.
Rule .09(1)(a) - Submit Application and Fingerprints: (1)(a) A Center must ensure that every actual and potential Director, Employee and Provisional Employee of a Child Care Learning Center submit both a Records Check Application to the Department and Fingerprints to an authorized fingerprinting site.
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Dragon Academy
Is Dragon Academy licensed?
Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Dragon Academy last inspected?
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Dragon Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 5 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 Dragon Academy care for?
218, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Dragon Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Dragon Academy'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 Dragon Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (706) 680-6299 to ask.
What is Dragon Academy's phone number?
(706) 680-6299.
Where is Dragon Academy?
21 Nelson Street, Jefferson, GA 30549. The nearest other daycare we list is Storybrook Academy of Jefferson, 0.6 miles away.