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The Friends School of Atlanta

862 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030
licensed capacity
10
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$179

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About

About The Friends School of Atlanta

The Friends School of Atlanta is a licensed child care center in Decatur, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
7:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
10 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity10 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Friends School of Atlanta has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in DeKalb County has a median price of $179 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.
DeKalb 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 Friends School of Atlanta

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
10 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#CCLC-48715
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Sep 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(5)(a) - Staff training-annual/10 hours: (a) Every calendar year after the first year of employment, all supervisory and caregiver Personnel, except independent contractors, Students-in-Training and volunteers, shall attend ten (10) clock hours of diverse training which is offered by an accredited college, university or vocational program or other Department-approved source.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(4) - Fence-playground (Recite-Not Met): Fence or Approved Barriers. Playgrounds shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by a four (4) foot or higher secure fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .14(1)(b) - Training-CPR and First Aid Certified Pediatric: (b) The training must be done by certified or licensed health care professionals or trainers and must deal with the provision of emergency care to infants and children.

    • 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.

  2. Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 21, 2026Inspection2 rules 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(4) - Fence-playground (Recite-Not Met): Fence or Approved Barriers. Playgrounds shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by a four (4) foot or higher secure fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.

  4. Aug 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(4) - Fence-playground: Fence or Approved Barriers. Playgrounds shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by a four (4) foot or higher secure fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule .24(1) - Personnel Records: (1) A Center must maintain a personnel file on the Director, all Employees, Provisional Employees, Personnel, Staff, Students-in-Training, Volunteers, Clerical, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and other Support Staff for the duration of the term of employment plus one calendar year, and it shall contain the following: identifying information to include: name, date of birth, social security number, current address and current telephone number; employment history; as applicable to the position held: evidence of education and qualifying work experience; evidence of all training required by these rules which shall include: title of training, date of training, trainer's signature, location of training and number of clock hours obtained; a statement completed by the staff member that the information provided is true and accurate; any other records required by these rules; and, as applicable to the position held, evidence of required orientation including date and signature of person providing the orientation;

  5. Sep 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .25(17) - Plants and Shrubs: (17) Plants and Shrubs. The Center premises shall be free of plants and shrubs which are poisonous or hazardous.

  6. Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 14, 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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FAQ

Questions about The Friends School of Atlanta

Is The Friends School of Atlanta licensed?

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

When was The Friends School of Atlanta last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Friends School of Atlanta had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 5 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 Friends School of Atlanta care for?

10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does The Friends School of Atlanta accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Friends School of Atlanta's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Friends School of Atlanta cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (404) 373-8746 to ask.

What is The Friends School of Atlanta's phone number?

(404) 373-8746.

Where is The Friends School of Atlanta?

862 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30030. The nearest other daycare we list is Our House, 0.2 miles away.

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