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The Academy of Little Learners

126 Highway 138 Sw, Riverdale, GA 302744.3· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$205
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About The Academy of Little Learners

The Academy of Little Learners is a licensed child care center in Riverdale, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 46 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with preschool. It says it provides meals.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedOpens 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 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
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon–Fri 7:30 am – 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachPlay-based
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Academy of Little Learners has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Clayton 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.
Clayton 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 of Little Learners

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
46 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-52364
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 8 visits
  1. Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(5)(b)1. - New - Annual Training - Language & Literacy

    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule .32(5) - Staff: Child Ratios-Rest/Sleeping: (5) Staff: Child Ratios During Day-time Scheduled Rest or Sleeping Periods. During those periods, the Staff: child ratios may be doubled for children three (3) years and older provided that: at least one (1) Staff person is in each room providing direct supervision of the children; and all Staff required by paragraph (1) above relating to Staff: child ratios are in the Center and available to assure safe evacuation in an emergency.

    • 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.

  3. Jul 9, 2025Inspection2 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 .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.

  4. Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 21, 2024Inspection3 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 .26(8) - Fall Zones and Surfacing (Recite-Not Met): (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.

    • 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.

  6. Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 2, 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 of Little Learners

Is The Academy of Little Learners licensed?

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

When was The Academy of Little Learners last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Academy of Little Learners had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 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 The Academy of Little Learners care for?

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

Does The Academy of Little Learners accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Academy of Little Learners' 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 The Academy of Little Learners cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (404) 914-6001 to ask.

What is The Academy of Little Learners' phone number?

(404) 914-6001.

Where is The Academy of Little Learners?

126 Highway 138 Sw, Riverdale, GA 30274.

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