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Ker Early Learning Academy

57 Merritt Street, Marietta, GA 300603.8· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
43
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205

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About Ker Early Learning Academy

Ker Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Marietta, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 43 children, serving infants, toddlers, 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 4 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 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
43 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
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 capacity43 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ker Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cobb 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.
Cobb 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 Ker Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
43 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-61863
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5

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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See all 6 visits
  1. Jul 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(5)(a) - Staff training-annual/10 hours (Recite-Not Met): (a) Every calendar year after the first year of employment, all supervisory and caregiver Personnel, except independent contractors, Students-in-Training and volunteers, shall attend ten (10) clock hours of diverse training which is offered by an accredited college, university or vocational program or other Department-approved source.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .31(1)(c) - Director-Required Records (Recite-Not Met): (c) Required Records. A copy and/or written verification of the credential or degree awarded to the Director listed in 591-1-1-.31(1)(b)2.(i) through (xiii) shall be maintained by the Center in the Director’s file , and such documentation shall be available for inspection and provided to Department staff upon request.

  3. Oct 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(5)(a) - Staff training-annual/10 hours (Recite-Not Met): (a) Every calendar year after the first year of employment, all supervisory and caregiver Personnel, except independent contractors, Students-in-Training and volunteers, shall attend ten (10) clock hours of diverse training which is offered by an accredited college, university or vocational program or other Department-approved source.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .31(1)(c) - Director-Required Records: (c) Required Records. A copy and/or written verification of the credential or degree awarded to the Director listed in 591-1-1-.31(1)(b)2.(i) through (xiii) shall be maintained by the Center in the Director’s file , and such documentation shall be available for inspection and provided to Department staff upon request.

  4. Sep 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

  5. Aug 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 6, 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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Questions about Ker Early Learning Academy

Is Ker Early Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Ker Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on July 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ker Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 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 Ker Early Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Ker Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ker Early Learning Academy'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 Ker Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (865) 396-1014 to ask.

What is Ker Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(865) 396-1014.

Where is Ker Early Learning Academy?

57 Merritt Street, Marietta, GA 30060. The nearest other daycare we list is Marietta Community Schools-Park Street Elementary ASP/BSP, 0.1 miles away.

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