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The Carpenter's Shop

367 Green Drive, Canton, GA 301144.6· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
164
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,300

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About

About The Carpenter's Shop

The Carpenter's Shop is a licensed child care center in Canton, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 164 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 Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition of $1,300.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 8 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-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
164 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 license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity164 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Carpenter's Shop lists monthly tuition of $1,300. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cherokee County has a median price of $205 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
1 child$1,300
Registration (non-refundable)$150
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Cherokee 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 Carpenter's Shop

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
164 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-23064
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Background checks 4
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(c) - Employee - satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination: (1)(c) A Center must ensure that every Employee has a valid and current satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination on file prior to being present at the Center while any child is present for care or before an individual age 17 or older resides in the Center. The Comprehensive Records Check Determination must have a Records Check Clearance Date that is no older than the preceding 12 months of the hire date; provided, however, if the Employee has had a lapse of employment from the child care industry that lasted for 180 days (6 months) or longer, a new satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination is required.

    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(a) - Submit Application and Fingerprints: (1)(a) A Center must ensure that every actual and potential Director, Employee and Provisional Employee of a Child Care Learning Center submit both a Records Check Application to the Department and Fingerprints to an authorized fingerprinting site.

  3. Dec 17, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 22, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule .29(3) - Required Reporting-Incidents: (3) Incident Required Reports. The Director or designated person-in-charge shall report or cause to be reported to the Department within twenty-four (24) hours or the next work day: any death of a child while in the care of the Center; any serious illness or injury requiring hospitalization or professional medical attention other than first aid of a child while in the care of the Center; any situation when a child in care becomes missing, such as, but not limited to, a child who is left on a vehicle, a child who leaves the building, playground, or property, or a child who is left behind on any trip; any fire; any structural disaster; any emergency situation that requires temporarily relocating children; and any time the program’s operating status changes (i.e., open to closed or temporarily closed and temporarily closed to open).

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(6) - Equipment-outdoor: (6) Equipment. Playground equipment shall provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children.

  5. Sep 22, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Rule .30(1)(a)3 - Crib Sheet: 3. Crib Sheet. Each crib shall have only an individual, tight-fitting sheet which is changed daily or more often as needed and prior to a change of occupant.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .20(1) - Medication-Parental Authorization (Recite-Not Met): (1) Parental Authorization. Except for first aid, or as authorized under Georgia law, Personnel shall not dispense prescription or non-prescription medications to a child without specific written authorization from the child's physician or parent. Such authorization will include when applicable, date; full name of the child; name of the medication; prescription number, if any; dosage; the dates to be given; the time of day to be dispensed; and signature of parent.

    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(c) - Employee - satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination: (1)(c) A Center must ensure that every Employee has a valid and current satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination on file prior to being present at the Center while any child is present for care or before an individual age 17 or older resides in the Center. The Comprehensive Records Check Determination must have a Records Check Clearance Date that is no older than the preceding 12 months of the hire date; provided, however, if the Employee has had a lapse of employment from the child care industry that lasted for 180 days (6 months) or longer, a new satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination is required.

    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(a) - Submit Application and Fingerprints: (1)(a) A Center must ensure that every actual and potential Director, Employee and Provisional Employee of a Child Care Learning Center submit both a Records Check Application to the Department and Fingerprints to an authorized fingerprinting site.

  8. Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 22, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. May 30, 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 Carpenter's Shop

Is The Carpenter's Shop licensed?

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

When was The Carpenter's Shop last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Carpenter's Shop had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 8 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 Carpenter's Shop care for?

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

Does The Carpenter's Shop accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Carpenter's Shop'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 The Carpenter's Shop cost?

Monthly tuition of $1,300, as it lists it.

What is The Carpenter's Shop's phone number?

(770) 720-2333.

Where is The Carpenter's Shop?

367 Green Drive, Canton, GA 30114. The nearest other daycare we list is Ralph Bunche Elementary, 2.6 miles away.

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