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The Willow School

2969 East Ponce De Leon Avenue Suite 100, Decatur, GA 300304.7· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
217
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$350

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About

About The Willow School

The Willow School is a licensed child care center in Decatur, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 217 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $350 to $2,050.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedPosts tuition

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
217 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Full Day 8:00 am – 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
EnrichmentMusic and art, daily
StaffWell-qualified educators
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
TransportationTransportation (school pick-up from Winnona Park Elementary, Museum School & Avondale Elementary)
Licensed capacity217 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Willow School lists monthly tuition from $350 to $2,050. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in DeKalb County has a median price of $205 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Aftercare (3:15 – 5:30 pm) – Georgia Lottery Pre-K$475
Elementary After School Program – 2-Days Per Week$350
Elementary After School Program – 3-Days Per Week$400
Elementary After School Program – 4-Days Per Week$450
Full Day – Preschool/Forest Class$1,915
Full Day – Toddlers/Twos/Early Preschool$2,010
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Full Day (8:00 am – 5:30 pm)$2,050
Part Time Full Day – M/W/F (limited availability)$1,285
Application Fee (one time fee, non-refundable; no fee for GA funded Pre-K application)$50
Registration Fee (due at enrollment and yearly thereafter, non-refundable; no fee for GA Lottery Pre-K program)$500
Daily Rate (for breaks and mini camps)$90 a day
8 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Willow School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
217 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-68087
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Transportation 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • 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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  1. Sep 15, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Transportation

      Rule .36(7)(d)2. - Responsible Person checked vehicle - 2nd Check: 2. The second designated Staff person shall conduct a check of the vehicle immediately upon the completion of the first check of the vehicle. The responsible person shall physically walk through the entire vehicle; visually inspect all seat surfaces, under all seats and in all compartments or recesses in the vehicle's interior; and sign the passenger transportation checklist(s), indicating all of the children have exited the vehicle. There shall be continuous watchful oversight of the vehicle between the first check and second check.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(1) - Orientation-Employee: (1) Center Orientation. Prior to assignment to children or task, all Employees (i.e., volunteers, students-in-training, independent contractors, etc.) and Provisional Employees must receive initial Center orientation.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .25(8) - Outlets: (8) Electrical Outlets. Except in School-age Centers, all unused electrical outlets within reach of children shall have protective caps specifically designed to prohibit children from placing anything in the receptacle. Electrical outlets in use which the children can reach shall be made inaccessible to the children.

    • 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.

  2. Jun 24, 2026Visit1 rule 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.

  3. May 27, 2026Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .14(1)(a) - Training-CPR and First Aid Completed/Verfication (Recite-Not Met): (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 19, 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.

  5. Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 12, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 27, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Dec 19, 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 Willow School

Is The Willow School licensed?

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

When was The Willow School last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Willow School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 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 Willow School care for?

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

Does The Willow School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Willow School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Willow School cost?

Monthly tuition from $350 to $2,050, as it lists it.

What is The Willow School's phone number?

(404) 620-8225.

Where is The Willow School?

2969 East Ponce De Leon Avenue Suite 100, Decatur, GA 30030. The nearest other daycare we list is P's In The Pod, 0.5 miles away.

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