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The Academy at Ellison Lakes

2400 Ellison Lakes Drive, Kennesaw, GA 301524.4· 42 reviews
licensed capacity
205
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205
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About The Academy at Ellison Lakes

The Academy at Ellison Lakes is a licensed child care center in Kennesaw, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 205 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through twelve years of age
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
6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
205 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Hours of Operations: 6am to 7pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through twelve years of age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentPlayball (multisport program)
StaffEvery team member is CPR certified, first aid certified and completes ongoing professional development courses
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (eagle-eye cameras in all classrooms and throughout facility), Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity205 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Academy at Ellison Lakes 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 The Academy at Ellison Lakes

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
205 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-47007
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 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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See all 11 visits
  1. Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 7, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .08(2) - Immunizations: (2) The file shall also contain evidence of age-appropriate immunizations or a signed affidavit against such immunizations. The items shall be maintained for each child enrolled in the Center on a form approved by the Department, and no child shall continue enrollment in the Center for more than thirty (30) days without such evidence.

  3. Mar 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  4. Mar 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 13, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Dec 31, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Feb 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.

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FAQ

Questions about The Academy at Ellison Lakes

Is The Academy at Ellison Lakes licensed?

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

When was The Academy at Ellison Lakes last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Academy at Ellison Lakes had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 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 The Academy at Ellison Lakes care for?

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

Does The Academy at Ellison Lakes accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Academy at Ellison Lakes' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Academy at Ellison Lakes cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (770) 919-0192 to ask.

What is The Academy at Ellison Lakes' phone number?

(770) 919-0192.

Where is The Academy at Ellison Lakes?

2400 Ellison Lakes Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30152. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Minds 1st Academy, 0.5 miles away.

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