DeKalb County Schools ASEDP - School of Arts
3131 Old Rockbridge Road, Avondale Estates, GA
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, Reggio Emilia |
| Enrichment | Music and art, daily |
| Staff | Well-qualified educators |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Transportation | Transportation (school pick-up from Winnona Park Elementary, Museum School & Avondale Elementary) |
| Licensed capacity | 217 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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 words | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
State record
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
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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FAQ
Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
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.
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.
217, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $350 to $2,050, as it lists it.
(404) 620-8225.
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.