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Highland Kids Academy (Afterschool)

7300 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus, GA 31909
licensed capacity
143
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$128
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About Highland Kids Academy (Afterschool)

Highland Kids Academy (Afterschool) is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 143 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
143 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity143 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Highland Kids Academy (Afterschool) has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Muscogee County has a median price of $128 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.
Muscogee County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Highland Kids Academy (Afterschool)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
143 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-45823
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Apr 29, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .14(1)(a) - Training-CPR and First Aid Completed/Verfication: (a) All Staff who provide direct care to children must obtain certification in a biennial training program in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in pediatric first aid within the first 45 days of employment. Current and valid evidence of the successful completion of such training shall be maintained on the Center’s premises. The hours obtained completing this certification will not count towards the required annual training hours.

  2. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(3) - Staff Training-Health and Safety Orientation

    • 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.

  6. Feb 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 8, 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 Highland Kids Academy (Afterschool)

Is Highland Kids Academy (Afterschool) licensed?

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

When was Highland Kids Academy (Afterschool) last inspected?

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

Has Highland Kids Academy (Afterschool) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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 Highland Kids Academy (Afterschool) care for?

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

Does Highland Kids Academy (Afterschool) accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Highland Kids Academy (Afterschool)'s hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Highland Kids Academy (Afterschool) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (706) 221-5947 to ask.

What is Highland Kids Academy (Afterschool)'s phone number?

(706) 221-5947.

Where is Highland Kids Academy (Afterschool)?

7300 Whittlesey Boulevard, Columbus, GA 31909. The nearest other daycare we list is Columbus Parks & Recreation Community Schools - Eagle Ridge Elementary, 0.4 miles away.

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