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Kids 'R Special

970 Martin Street Se, Atlanta, GA 30315
licensed capacity
130
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$179

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About Kids 'R Special

Kids 'R Special is a licensed child care center in Atlanta, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 130 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 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
2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
130 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Thursday2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Friday2:30 PM to 6:30 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 capacity130 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kids 'R Special has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Fulton County has a median price of $179 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 Kids 'R Special

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
130 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-51201
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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. May 11, 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 .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. Oct 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(j) - Portability-Records Check Determination (Recite-Not Met): (j) Portability for Directors, Employees and Provisional Employees, excluding Students-in-Training. Only the most recently issued determination letter is eligible for portability and must be ported electronically. A Center may accept a satisfactory Fingerprint Records Check Determination letter or a satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination letter issued by the Department if the Records Check Clearance Date is within the preceding 12 months from the hire date, the individual has not had a lapse of employment from the child care industry that lasted for 180 days (6 months) or longer, and the Center does not know or reasonably should not know that the individual's satisfactory status has changed.

  3. Apr 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule .24(1) - Personnel Records (Recite-Not Met): (1) A Center must maintain a personnel file on the Director, all Employees, Provisional Employees, Personnel, Staff, Students-in-Training, Volunteers, Clerical, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and other Support Staff for the duration of the term of employment plus one calendar year, and it shall contain the following: identifying information to include: name, date of birth, social security number, current address and current telephone number; employment history; as applicable to the position held: evidence of education and qualifying work experience; evidence of all training required by these rules which shall include: title of training, date of training, trainer's signature, location of training and number of clock hours obtained; a statement completed by the staff member that the information provided is true and accurate; any other records required by these rules; and, as applicable to the position held, evidence of required orientation including date and signature of person providing the orientation;

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .21(3) - Fire/Tornado Drills: (3) The Center 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 Center shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.

    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(j) - Portability-Records Check Determination: (j) Portability for Directors, Employees and Provisional Employees, excluding Students-in-Training. Only the most recently issued determination letter is eligible for portability and must be ported electronically. A Center may accept a satisfactory Fingerprint Records Check Determination letter or a satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination letter issued by the Department if the Records Check Clearance Date is within the preceding 12 months from the hire date, the individual has not had a lapse of employment from the child care industry that lasted for 180 days (6 months) or longer, and the Center does not know or reasonably should not know that the individual's satisfactory status has changed.

  4. Feb 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule .24(1) - Personnel Records: (1) A Center must maintain a personnel file on the Director, all Employees, Provisional Employees, Personnel, Staff, Students-in-Training, Volunteers, Clerical, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and other Support Staff for the duration of the term of employment plus one calendar year, and it shall contain the following: identifying information to include: name, date of birth, social security number, current address and current telephone number; employment history; as applicable to the position held: evidence of education and qualifying work experience; evidence of all training required by these rules which shall include: title of training, date of training, trainer's signature, location of training and number of clock hours obtained; a statement completed by the staff member that the information provided is true and accurate; any other records required by these rules; and, as applicable to the position held, evidence of required orientation including date and signature of person providing the orientation;

  5. 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 Kids 'R Special

Is Kids 'R Special licensed?

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

When was Kids 'R Special last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kids 'R Special had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 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 Kids 'R Special care for?

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

Does Kids 'R Special accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kids 'R Special's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kids 'R Special cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (404) 408-4268 to ask.

What is Kids 'R Special's phone number?

(404) 408-4268.

Where is Kids 'R Special?

970 Martin Street Se, Atlanta, GA 30315. The nearest other daycare we list is Global Tech Afterschool @ Barack & Michelle Obama, under 0.1 miles away.

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