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Next Gen Child Care LLC DBA Bright Star Kids Academy

1980 Buford Hwy, Buford, GA 305184.3· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
101
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205

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About Next Gen Child Care LLC DBA Bright Star Kids Academy

Next Gen Child Care LLC DBA Bright Star Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Buford, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 101 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
101 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachMontessori
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity101 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Next Gen Child Care LLC DBA Bright Star Kids Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gwinnett 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.
Gwinnett 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 Next Gen Child Care LLC DBA Bright Star Kids Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
101 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-66267
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Sep 29, 2026Inspection7 rules 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.

    • 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(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.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .14(2)(c) - First aid/CPR-Vehicle: (c) During any field trip or transportation of children, there must always be a staff member present who has current evidence of the successful completion of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and pediatric first aid.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .14(2)(b) - First Aid/CPR trained Staff in each classroom: (b) There must always be one staff person present in each classroom where children are present that has current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and pediatric first aid training.

    • 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .10(1) - Ventilation in diapering area: (1) Ventilation. For cCenters first licensed after March 1, 1991, and for Centers that are renovated after March 1, 1991, the diapering areas shall be ventilated by functioning exhaust fans and a duct system or by the required amount of window space provided by operable windows when open.

  2. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 17, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 5, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo 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 Next Gen Child Care LLC DBA Bright Star Kids Academy

Is Next Gen Child Care LLC DBA Bright Star Kids Academy licensed?

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

When was Next Gen Child Care LLC DBA Bright Star Kids Academy last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Next Gen Child Care LLC DBA Bright Star Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 1 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 Next Gen Child Care LLC DBA Bright Star Kids Academy care for?

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

Does Next Gen Child Care LLC DBA Bright Star Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Next Gen Child Care LLC DBA Bright Star Kids Academy's hours?

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

How much does Next Gen Child Care LLC DBA Bright Star Kids Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (678) 765-2121 to ask.

What is Next Gen Child Care LLC DBA Bright Star Kids Academy's phone number?

(678) 765-2121.

Where is Next Gen Child Care LLC DBA Bright Star Kids Academy?

1980 Buford Hwy, Buford, GA 30518. The nearest other daycare we list is Buford Children's Academy, 0.6 miles away.

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