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Friendship Learning Center

4952 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA 30518
licensed capacity
226
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205

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About Friendship Learning Center

Friendship Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Buford, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 226 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
226 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity226 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Friendship Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hall 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.
Hall 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 Friendship Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
226 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-34771
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Background checks 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 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(g) - Valid Evidence of satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination: (g) Valid Evidence of a satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination must be maintained at the Child Care Learning Center for the Director and each Employee (including Students-in-Training, Volunteers, independent contractors and residents age 17 and older) for the duration of employment or residency plus one year, and such electronic evidence must be made immediately available to the Department upon request.

  4. Oct 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .31(2)(b)2. - Qualifications: 2. Possess at least one of the following sets of minimum academic requirements and qualifying experience at the time of employment.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(4) - Fence-playground (Recite-Not Met): Fence or Approved Barriers. Playgrounds shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by a four (4) foot or higher secure fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.

  5. Jun 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 20, 2023Follow-up visitNo 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 Friendship Learning Center

Is Friendship Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Friendship Learning Center last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Friendship Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 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 Friendship Learning Center care for?

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

Does Friendship Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Friendship Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Friendship Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (678) 546-9002 to ask.

What is Friendship Learning Center's phone number?

(678) 546-9002.

Where is Friendship Learning Center?

4952 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA 30518.

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