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Highlands School

9405 Nesbit Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA 300224.7· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
142
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205

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About

About Highlands School

Highlands School is a licensed child care center in Alpharetta, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 142 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 1 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
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
142 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

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 capacity142 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Highlands School 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 Highlands School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
142 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-1008
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 9, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .36(3)(a-b) - Transportation Training: (3) Transportation Training. Child Care Learning Centers that provide any type of transportation shall obtain two (2) clock hours of state-approved or state-accepted transportation training, biannually, for the Director and for each Staff person responsible for or who participates in the transportation of children. The training shall include, but is not limited to, a review of the transportation rules, a review of approved transportation forms and procedures, and instruction on the usage and completion of the forms and procedures. This training may be counted as part of the annual training requirements for Staff. (a) The Director and each Staff person who is responsible for or who participates in the transportation of children shall complete two (2) clock hours of state-approved or state-accepted transportation training on or before June 30, 2015 and at least every two years thereafter. (b) Effective July 1, 2015, the Director and each Staff person who will be responsible for or participate in the transportation of children shall have completed two (2) clock hours of state-approved or state-accepted transportation training prior to assuming any duties related to the transportation of children and at least every two years thereafter.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .26(9) - Playground-Safe/Clean (Recite-Not Met): (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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .25(3) - Clean, free of debris, good repair: (3) Cleanliness. The Center and surrounding premises shall be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .10(1) - Ventilation in diapering area (Recite-Not Met): (1) Ventilation. For cCenters first licensed after March 1, 1991, and for Centers that are renovated after March 1, 1991, the diapering areas shall be ventilated by functioning exhaust fans and a duct system or by the required amount of window space provided by operable windows when open.

    • 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.

    • Background checks

      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.

  5. Aug 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo 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 Highlands School

Is Highlands School licensed?

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

When was Highlands School last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Highlands School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 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 Highlands School care for?

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

Does Highlands School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Highlands School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Highlands School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (770) 594-1006 to ask.

What is Highlands School's phone number?

(770) 594-1006.

Where is Highlands School?

9405 Nesbit Ferry Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022.

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