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KinderCare Learning Center (Cooper Lake #167)

1635 Cooper Lake Rd., Smyrna, GA 300824.7· 41 reviews
licensed capacity
169
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205

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About KinderCare Learning Center (Cooper Lake #167)

KinderCare Learning Center (Cooper Lake #167) is a licensed child care center in Smyrna, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 169 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
169 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
EnrichmentCooking Academy, Music Explorers, Phonics Adventures, STEM Innovators
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsGeorgia Pre-K (contracted provider)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity169 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

KinderCare Learning Center (Cooper Lake #167) 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 KinderCare Learning Center (Cooper Lake #167)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
169 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-53592
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .25(3) - Clean, free of debris, good repair (Recite-Not Met): (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.

  4. Feb 26, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .25(13) - Indoor Storage-Hazards: (13) Indoor Storage Areas. Potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies shall be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children. Examples of items to be stored include non-food related products under pressure in aerosol dispensing cans, flammable and corrosive materials, cleaning supplies, poisons, insecticides, office supplies and industrial-sized or commercial buckets with a capacity of three gallons or more or any other similar device with rigid sides which would not tip over if a toddler fell into the container head first.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .19(1) - License capacity-35 square feet: (1) Usable Space Per Child. A Center's License capacity is based upon its size. A Center must have thirty-five (35) square feet of usable space per child. Kitchens, bathrooms, closets, halls, storage areas or rooms, offices, rooms designated for Staff use, other single use areas and space occupied by adult size furniture shall be excluded in determining usable space.

    • Food and nutrition

      Rule .15(2) - Infant Feeding Plan: (2) Feeding of Infants and Children. A signed written feeding plan for children less than one (1) year of age shall be obtained from Parent(s). Instructions from the Parent(s) shall be updated regularly as new foods are added or other dietary changes are made. The feeding plan shall be posted in the child's assigned room and must include the child's feeding schedule, the amount of formula or breast milk to be given, instructions for the introduction of solid foods, the amount of food to be given and notation of any type(s) of commercially premixed formula which may not be used in an emergency because of food allergies.

    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(l)3. - New Comprehensive Records Check Determination required: 3. At least once every five years; and

    • 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.

  5. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 3, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Apr 27, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. Apr 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Feb 8, 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 KinderCare Learning Center (Cooper Lake #167)

Is KinderCare Learning Center (Cooper Lake #167) licensed?

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

When was KinderCare Learning Center (Cooper Lake #167) last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on August 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has KinderCare Learning Center (Cooper Lake #167) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 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 KinderCare Learning Center (Cooper Lake #167) care for?

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

Does KinderCare Learning Center (Cooper Lake #167) accept child care subsidies?

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

What are KinderCare Learning Center (Cooper Lake #167)'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 KinderCare Learning Center (Cooper Lake #167) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (770) 435-3344 to ask.

What is KinderCare Learning Center (Cooper Lake #167)'s phone number?

(770) 435-3344.

Where is KinderCare Learning Center (Cooper Lake #167)?

1635 Cooper Lake Rd., Smyrna, GA 30082. The nearest other daycare we list is Legacy Academy Smyrna, 0.1 miles away.

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