Denetrice M. Adams
Kennesaw, GA 30144 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Little Minds 1st Academy is a licensed child care center in Kennesaw, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 182 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $110 to $330.
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Bible Time) |
| Enrichment | Spanish, Sign Language, Bible Time, Chess, Karate, Ballet |
| Staff | Director has degree in Early Childhood Care and Education, CDA certification, 40-hour Director Training; staff CPR/First Aid/AED certified |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Kennesaw State University employee discount – 10% off tuition and registration fee |
| Licensed capacity | 182 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Little Minds 1st Academy lists weekly tuition from $110 to $330. 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).
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Pre-K Weekly Rate | $270 |
| School Age – Before & After School weekly rate | $110 |
| Weekly full-time tuition – 1 year olds | $330 |
| Weekly full-time tuition – 2 year olds | $305 |
| Weekly full-time tuition – 3 year olds | $285 |
| Weekly full-time tuition – 4 year olds | $270 |
| Weekly full-time tuition – Infants | $330 |
| Weekly part time (3 Full Days) – 1 year olds | $300 |
| Weekly part time (3 Full Days) – 2 year olds | $290 |
| Weekly part time (3 Full Days) – 3 year olds | $270 |
| Weekly part time (3 Full Days) – 4 year olds | $250 |
| Weekly part time (3 Full Days) – Infants | $300 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| School Age – Holiday & Breaks daily rate | $75 |
| Registration Fee (One time for full school year) | $125 |
| Daily Drop In – Full Day | $75 a day |
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all
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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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.
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.
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.
Rule .07(2) - Parental Notification of Incident/Illness/injury: (2) Parental Notification. Parents must be notified of a child's incidents, illnesses or injuriesy as follows: Immediately notify Parent(s) and obtain specific instructions until child can be picked up or returned to group. • When professional medical attention is required, or • When child experiences symptoms of moderate discomfort such as elevated temperature, vomiting or diarrhea., or When child is involved in an incident that puts their health and/or safety at risk (e.g., missing from program, left on vehicle, escaped from building/playground, etc.) Notify Parent(s) by the end of the day. • When professional medical attention is not required, or • When child experiences symptoms of less than moderate discomfort, or • When child experiences an adverse reaction to prescribed medication which does not constitute moderate discomfort.
Rule .36(7)(d)2. - Responsible Person checked vehicle - 2nd Check: 2. The second designated Staff person shall conduct a check of the vehicle immediately upon the completion of the first check of the vehicle. The responsible person shall physically walk through the entire vehicle; visually inspect all seat surfaces, under all seats and in all compartments or recesses in the vehicle's interior; and sign the passenger transportation checklist(s), indicating all of the children have exited the vehicle. There shall be continuous watchful oversight of the vehicle between the first check and second check.
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.
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FAQ
Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 9 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.
182, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition from $110 to $330, as it lists it.
(678) 800-1116.
1730 Tuscan Heights Boulevard, Kennesaw, GA 30152. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Peter's Academy, 0.5 miles away.