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YMCA Afterschool @ Heards Ferry Elementary

6151 Powers Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30339
licensed capacity
102
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$82

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About YMCA Afterschool @ Heards Ferry Elementary

YMCA Afterschool @ Heards Ferry Elementary is a licensed child care center in Atlanta, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 102 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
102 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Thursday2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Friday2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity102 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA Afterschool @ Heards Ferry Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Fulton County has a median price of $82 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.
Fulton 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 YMCA Afterschool @ Heards Ferry Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
102 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CCLC-63573
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 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. Mar 25, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .31(1)(c) - Director-Required Records: (c) Required Records. A copy and/or written verification of the credential or degree awarded to the Director listed in 591-1-1-.31(1)(b)2.(i) through (xiii) shall be maintained by the Center in the Director’s file , and such documentation shall be available for inspection and provided to Department staff upon request.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule .24(1) - Personnel Records (Recite-Not Met): (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;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .14(2)(d) - Director First Aid/CPR Trained: (c) During any field trip or transportation of children, there must always be a staff member present who has current evidence of the successful completion of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and pediatric first aid.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .14(2)(b) - First Aid/CPR trained Staff in each classroom: (b) There must always be one staff person present in each classroom where children are present that has current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and pediatric first aid training.

    • 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.

  2. Sep 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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;

  3. Aug 30, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(2) - Orientation-Subjects: (2) The initial orientation must include the following subjects: the Center's policies and procedures; the portions of these rules dealing with the care, health and safety of children; the Employee's assigned duties and responsibilities; reporting requirements for suspected cases of child abuse, neglect or deprivation; communicable diseases and serious injuries; emergency plans; childhood injury control; the administration of medicine; reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS); hand washing; fire safety; water safety; and prevention of HIV/Aids and blood borne pathogens.

    • 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.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule .16 - Governing body: Each Center shall have a clearly identified governing body which shall be empowered and responsible for determining all policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with these rules and regulations. The chairperson or chief executive officer of the governing body shall complete a statement of responsibility on behalf of the governing body acknowledging the same in connection with any application for License or Permit on a form provided by the Department. If the Center is individually owned, then the owner(s) will complete the statement of responsibility.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .14(3) - First Aid Kit: (3) Supplies. Each building of the Center and any vehicle used by the Center for transportation of children shall have a first aid kit which shall at least contain: scissors; tweezers; gauze pads; adhesive tape; thermometer; band-aids, assorted sizes; antibacterial ointment; insect-sting preparation; an antiseptic cleansing solution; triangular bandages; rubber gloves; protective eye wear; a protective face mask; and cold pack. The first aid kit, together with a first aid instruction manual which must be kept with the kit at all times, shall be stored so that it is not accessible to children but is easily accessible to Staff.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .12(6) - Toys-variety/accessible: (6) Toys. A variety of age-appropriate toys and play materials shall be available. They shall be stored on low, open shelves accessible to children in each room or assigned area.

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 YMCA Afterschool @ Heards Ferry Elementary

Is YMCA Afterschool @ Heards Ferry Elementary licensed?

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

When was YMCA Afterschool @ Heards Ferry Elementary last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Afterschool @ Heards Ferry Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 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 YMCA Afterschool @ Heards Ferry Elementary care for?

102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does YMCA Afterschool @ Heards Ferry Elementary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are YMCA Afterschool @ Heards Ferry Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YMCA Afterschool @ Heards Ferry Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (770) 451-9622 to ask.

What is YMCA Afterschool @ Heards Ferry Elementary's phone number?

(770) 451-9622.

Where is YMCA Afterschool @ Heards Ferry Elementary?

6151 Powers Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30339. The nearest other daycare we list is The Tutor Shop @ Heards Ferry Elementary, under 0.1 miles away.

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