Skip to content
Child care center 

Little Minds 1st Academy

1730 Tuscan Heights Boulevard, Kennesaw, GA 301523.6· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
182
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$110

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About Little Minds 1st Academy

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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
182 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday – Friday 6:30 A.M to 6:30 P.M; Saturday & Sunday Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Bible Time)
EnrichmentSpanish, Sign Language, Bible Time, Chess, Karate, Ballet
StaffDirector has degree in Early Childhood Care and Education, CDA certification, 40-hour Director Training; staff CPR/First Aid/AED certified
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsKennesaw State University employee discount – 10% off tuition and registration fee
Licensed capacity182 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

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 wordsPrice
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
Showing 6 of 12 · Show all 12
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 wordsPrice
School Age – Holiday & Breaks daily rate$75
Registration Fee (One time for full school year)$125
Daily Drop In – Full Day$75 a day
13 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Little Minds 1st Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
182 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-48291
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Transportation 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 11 visits
  1. Aug 28, 2026Inspection1 rule 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.

  2. Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

  4. Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.

  8. Sep 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Sep 6, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Transportation

      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.

    • 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.

  10. Aug 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Mar 9, 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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near Little Minds 1st Academy

FAQ

Questions about Little Minds 1st Academy

Is Little Minds 1st Academy licensed?

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

When was Little Minds 1st Academy last inspected?

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.

Has Little Minds 1st Academy had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Little Minds 1st Academy care for?

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

Does Little Minds 1st Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Minds 1st Academy'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 Little Minds 1st Academy cost?

Weekly tuition from $110 to $330, as it lists it.

What is Little Minds 1st Academy's phone number?

(678) 800-1116.

Where is Little Minds 1st Academy?

1730 Tuscan Heights Boulevard, Kennesaw, GA 30152. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Peter's Academy, 0.5 miles away.

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