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Sheltering Arms - Buford Drive Center

1470 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 300434.7· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
168
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205

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About Sheltering Arms - Buford Drive Center

Sheltering Arms - Buford Drive Center is a licensed child care center in Lawrenceville, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 168 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
168 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity168 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sheltering Arms - Buford Drive Center 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 Sheltering Arms - Buford Drive Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
168 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-32403
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safe sleep 1
  • 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. Jul 10, 2026Inspection2 rules 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .25(3) - Clean, free of debris, good repair (Recite-Not Met): (3) Cleanliness. The Center and surrounding premises shall be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

  2. Feb 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Rule .30(1)(a) - Cribs: (a) Cribs. A crib that is safety approved in compliance with Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Society of Testing and Materials International (ASTM) safety standards shall be provided for each infant. ("Infant" refers to any child under the age of twelve (12) months or any child who is under eighteen (18) months of age who is not walking.)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .25(3) - Clean, free of debris, good repair: (3) Cleanliness. The Center and surrounding premises shall be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

  3. Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 15, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule 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.

  5. Sep 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Sep 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 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 Sheltering Arms - Buford Drive Center

Is Sheltering Arms - Buford Drive Center licensed?

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

When was Sheltering Arms - Buford Drive Center last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sheltering Arms - Buford Drive Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 7 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 Sheltering Arms - Buford Drive Center care for?

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

Does Sheltering Arms - Buford Drive Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sheltering Arms - Buford Drive Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sheltering Arms - Buford Drive Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (678) 376-7479 to ask.

What is Sheltering Arms - Buford Drive Center's phone number?

(678) 376-7479.

Where is Sheltering Arms - Buford Drive Center?

1470 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Lawrenceville North, 0.1 miles away.

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