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Elease L. Sims

Decatur, GA 30034 · 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 Elease L. Sims

Elease L. Sims is a licensed home daycare in Decatur, 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, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Elease L. Sims 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 Elease L. Sims

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-57627
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safe sleep 1
  • 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. Aug 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Rule .19(1)(a)3 - Crib sheet: 3. Crib Sheet. Each crib and other equipment approved for infant sleep shall have only an individual, tight-fitting sheet which is changed daily or more often as needed and prior to a change of occupant.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .07(8)(a) - Training/CPR/First Aid (Recite-Not Met): (a) Every Provider, Provisional Employee and Employee with direct care responsibilities shall have current evidence of successful completion of a biennial training program in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in pediatric first aid which have been offered by certified or licensed health care professionals or trainers. Such training must be completed by the Provider prior to initial licensure. Training must be completed within 9045 days from the date of hire for Provisional Employees and Employees. Current and valid evidence of the successful completion of such training shall be maintained on the Home’s premises.

  2. Aug 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .13(2)(c) - Climbing/Swinging Equipment-Fall Zone/Resilient Surface (Recite-Not Met): (c) Climbing and swinging equipment that are not portable shall have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment, which is adequately maintained by the Family Child Care Learning Home to assure continuing resiliency.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .07(8)(a) - Training/CPR/First Aid: (a) Every Provider, Provisional Employee and Employee with direct care responsibilities shall have current evidence of successful completion of a biennial training program in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in pediatric first aid which have been offered by certified or licensed health care professionals or trainers. Such training must be completed by the Provider prior to initial licensure. Training must be completed within 9045 days from the date of hire for Provisional Employees and Employees. Current and valid evidence of the successful completion of such training shall be maintained on the Home’s premises.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .07(7)(a)-(j) - New - Health and Safety Orientation Training

  3. Aug 22, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .13(2)(d) - Fencing-Outside Play Areas/Swimming Pools/Non-hazardous Material: (d) Such outside play areas shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by fencing or other barriers at least four feet in height and approved by the department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children. A fence shall be provided around swimming pools to make them inaccessible when not in use.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .13(2)(c) - Climbing/Swinging Equipment-Fall Zone/Resilient Surface: (c) Climbing and swinging equipment that are not portable shall have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment, which is adequately maintained by the Family Child Care Learning Home to assure continuing resiliency.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .11(2)(c) - Drills- Fire/Tornado/Other (Recite-Not Met): (c) Documentation of drills required by these rules shall be maintained in the Home. The Home shall conduct drills for fire, tornado, and other emergency situations. The fire drills will be conducted monthly and tornado and other emergency situation drills will be conducted every six months. The Home shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.

    • Food and nutrition

      Rule .10(3) - Infant Feeding Plan: (3) Feeding of Infants and Children. A signed written feeding plan for children less than one (1) year of age shall be obtained from Parent(s). Instructions from the Parent(s) shall be updated regularly as new foods are added or other dietary changes are made. The feeding plan shall be posted in the main child care area and must include the child's feeding schedule, the amount of formula or breast milk to be given, instructions for the introduction of solid foods, the amount of food to be given and notation of any type(s) of commercially premixed formula which may not be used in an emergency because of food allergies.

  4. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 3, 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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Questions about Elease L. Sims

Is Elease L. Sims licensed?

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

When was Elease L. Sims last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Elease L. Sims had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 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 Elease L. Sims care for?

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

Does Elease L. Sims accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Elease L. Sims' hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Elease L. Sims cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (404) 312-1436 to ask.

What is Elease L. Sims' phone number?

(404) 312-1436.

Where is Elease L. Sims?

Decatur, GA 30034. 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).