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Praise-EL Learning Academy

1516 West Oak Drive, Marietta, GA 300624.5· 35 reviews
licensed capacity
58
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205

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About

About Praise-EL Learning Academy

Praise-EL Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Marietta, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 58 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

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

InfantsSchool-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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
58 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity58 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Praise-EL Learning 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 Praise-EL Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
58 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-38249
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 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. Feb 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      Rule .16(f) - Amendment Requests: (f) Amended License. If there is a change in the name of the program or Center, changes in the ages of the children to be served, an increase in the regular hours of operation such that the Center would be providing evening or night-time care in addition to day-time care, changes in the services provided, additions to or changes in the use of the building by the licensed Center, an application for an amended License shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the change, except in the case of an emergency. If an emergency situation arises which makes it impossible to give thirty (30) days' notice, the management of the Center shall notify the Department by telephone and shall submit an application for an amended License as soon as management becomes aware of the change that will be necessitated by the emergency situation. In no case, however, shall a new owner operate the Center without first securing a new License or Permit from the Department.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule .08(1) - Childrens Enrollment Application: (1) A Center must maintain a file for each child while such child is in care at the Center and for a period of one (1) year after such child is no longer in care at the Center. In order for the file to be complete, the file shall contain the following: identifying information about the child to include: name, date of birth, sex, address, living arrangement if not with both Parents, name of school, if applicable; identifying information about the Parent(s) to include: names of both Parents, if applicable, home and work addresses, and home and work telephone numbers; name(s) and addresses of the person(s) to whom the child may be released. Such information shall contain the authorized person’s address, telephone numbers, relationship to child and to Parent(s), and other identifying information; identifying information about the person(s) to contact in emergencies when the Parent cannot be reached to include name(s) and telephone number(s); identifying information about the child's primary source of health care to include physician's or clinic's name and telephone number; and a statement regarding known allergies or other physical problems, mental health disorders, intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities which would limit the child's participation in the Center's program and activities.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .06(4) - Ventilation in restrooms: Ventilation. In centers first licensed after March 1, 1991, and centers that remodel or add to existing plumbing facilities, the bathroom area shall be fully enclosed and ventilated to the outside of the building with either an open screened window or functioning exhaust fan and duct system. Centers without fully enclosed bathrooms shall ensure that there is adequate ventilation to control odors and adequate sanitation measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.

  3. Aug 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(3) - Staff Training-Health and Safety Orientation

    • 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.

    • 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.

  4. Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 19, 2022InspectionNo 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 Praise-EL Learning Academy

Is Praise-EL Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Praise-EL Learning Academy last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on February 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Praise-EL Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 3 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 Praise-EL Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Praise-EL Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Praise-EL Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Praise-EL Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (770) 675-3303 to ask.

What is Praise-EL Learning Academy's phone number?

(770) 675-3303.

Where is Praise-EL Learning Academy?

1516 West Oak Drive, Marietta, GA 30062. The nearest other daycare we list is Marietta Community Schools - Sawyer Road Elementary ASP/BSP, 0.3 miles away.

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