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Early Journey Child Development Center

799 Hutchens Rd Se, Atlanta, GA 303542.9· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
92
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205

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About Early Journey Child Development Center

Early Journey Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Atlanta, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 92 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
92 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity92 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Journey Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fulton 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.
Fulton 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 Early Journey Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
92 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-35476
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 29, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Background checks 4
  • Transportation 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. May 29, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      Rule .36(7)(b) - Emergency Medical Information: (b) Emergency Medical Information. An emergency medical information record must be maintained in the vehicle for each child being transported. The emergency medical information record for each child shall include a listing of the child's full name, date of birth, allergies, special medical needs and conditions, current prescribed medications that the child is required to take on a daily basis for a chronic condition, the name and telephone number of the child's doctor, the local medical facility that the Center uses in the area where the Center is located and the telephone numbers where the Parents can be reached.

  2. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 15, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(l)3. - New Comprehensive Records Check Determination required (Recite-Not Met): 3. At least once every five years; and

    • Background checks

      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.

  5. Jul 23, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(l)3. - New Comprehensive Records Check Determination required: 3. At least once every five years; and

    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(b) - Director - satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination: (1)(b) A Center must ensure that every Director 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 Director 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.

  6. Jul 8, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Rule .31(13) - Applicable Laws and Regulations: (13) Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations. Center Staff shall not commit any criminal act, as defined under Georgia law, in the presence of any child enrolled in the Center. Center staff shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

    • 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.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule .03(2) - Lesson Plans/ Equipment/Materials: (2) Current lesson plans shall be kept on site and reflect appropriate instruction practices and activities to support children’s development. The center shall have sufficient and varied play and learning equipment and materials to support the above program of activities in all developmental areas.

  8. Dec 20, 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 Early Journey Child Development Center

Is Early Journey Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Early Journey Child Development Center last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on May 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Journey Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 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 Early Journey Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Early Journey Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Early Journey Child Development Center'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 Early Journey Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (404) 362-2337 to ask.

What is Early Journey Child Development Center's phone number?

(404) 362-2337.

Where is Early Journey Child Development Center?

799 Hutchens Rd Se, Atlanta, GA 30354. The nearest other daycare we list is Atlanta Public Schools - South Atlanta High, under 0.1 miles away.

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