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The Waseca School

615 Tallassee Road, Athens, GA 30606
licensed capacity
137
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$143
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About The Waseca School

The Waseca School is a licensed child care center in Athens, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 137 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageMeals provided

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks old to 24 months old (infant program)
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
137 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks old to 24 months old (infant program)
ProgramsInfant care and preschool
ApproachMontessori
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity137 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Waseca School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Clarke County has a median price of $143 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.
Clarke County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$143
Home daycare$130

Toddler

Center$133
Home daycare$112

Preschool

Center$128
Home daycare$113

School age

Center$70
Home daycare$60

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 Waseca School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
137 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-37463
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Background checks 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. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(j) - Portability-Records Check Determination: (j) Portability for Directors, Employees and Provisional Employees, excluding Students-in-Training. Only the most recently issued determination letter is eligible for portability and must be ported electronically. A Center may accept a satisfactory Fingerprint Records Check Determination letter or a satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination letter issued by the Department if the Records Check Clearance Date is within the preceding 12 months from the hire date, the individual has not had a lapse of employment from the child care industry that lasted for 180 days (6 months) or longer, and the Center does not know or reasonably should not know that the individual's satisfactory status has changed.

  3. Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 25, 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 Waseca School

Is The Waseca School licensed?

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

When was The Waseca School last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Waseca School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 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 Waseca School care for?

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

Does The Waseca School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Waseca School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Waseca School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (706) 543-4473 to ask.

What is The Waseca School's phone number?

(706) 543-4473.

Where is The Waseca School?

615 Tallassee Road, Athens, GA 30606. The nearest other daycare we list is Clarke County - Whitehead Road Elementary, 1 miles away.

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