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Marietta Academy

444 Pat Mell Road, Marietta, GA 300604.1· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
153
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205

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About Marietta Academy

Marietta Academy is a licensed child care center in Marietta, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 153 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMBilingual program

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: rates, 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
153 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Thursday6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Friday6:00 AM to 12:00 AM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri until 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Spanish/English), Play-based
CurriculumHigh Scope
EnrichmentSTEM activities; arts and crafts (after-school)
StaffBackground-checked staff; CPR/First Aid–certified lead teachers
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecure sign-in, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (school pickup from select Cobb County elementary schools)
LanguagesSpanish
AccreditationOther accreditation (DECAL Quality Rated – 2 Stars)
MoreFounded 1990
Licensed capacity153 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Marietta 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 Marietta Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
153 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-502
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .26(9) - Playground-Safe/Clean (Recite-Not Met): (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.

  3. Sep 17, 2025Inspection1 rule 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.

  4. Jan 9, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 18, 2024Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule .32(7) - Supervision-Watchful Oversight: (7) Supervision. Children shall be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(8) - Fall Zones and Surfacing: (8) Fall Zones and Surfacing. Climbing and swinging equipment shall have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency.

  6. Sep 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(4) - Staff training-food preparation and nutrition training: (4) Food Preparation and Nutrition Training. Within the first year of employment, the Director and the person primarily responsible for food preparation shall receive four (4) clock hours of training in food nutrition planning, preparation, serving, proper dish washing and food storage.

  7. May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 10, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 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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FAQ

Questions about Marietta Academy

Is Marietta Academy licensed?

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

When was Marietta Academy last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Marietta Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 8 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 Marietta Academy care for?

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

Does Marietta Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Marietta Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Marietta Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (770) 435-3443 to ask.

What is Marietta Academy's phone number?

(770) 435-3443.

Where is Marietta Academy?

444 Pat Mell Road, Marietta, GA 30060.

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