Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions parents ask most. If your question isn't here, give us a call — we love conversations.
Hours & Schedule
We're open Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Before Care runs 6:00–8:00 AM and After-School runs 2:30–6:30 PM. We close for major holidays — see our school calendar.
Yes. Most programs offer a 3-day part-time option (typically Mon/Wed/Fri or Tue/Thu/Fri). Speak with our director about what fits your family's needs.
We close on major holidays: New Year's Eve/Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (4th Thursday & Friday), and Christmas Day & the day following. We rarely close for weather, but follow Cobb County Schools when major storms hit.
Enrollment, Tuition & Subsidies
Children from 6 weeks through 12 years across our infant, toddler, preschool, Georgia Pre-K, Rising Pre-K, and before/after-school programs.
Yes. Fully licensed by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) with a 2-Star Quality Rated designation — one of the highest quality ratings for childcare in Georgia.
Yes. Our State-Funded Pre-K program is led by two state-certified teachers per classroom, uses the High Scope research-based curriculum, follows the Cobb County school calendar, and is free for eligible 4-year-olds.
Yes. We're an approved provider for Georgia's CAPS, TANF, and military childcare subsidy programs. Bring your award letter to enrollment.
Submit an inquiry on our Enrollment page or call us directly. We'll let you know current availability for the program you're interested in.
$75 per family — a one-time fee. Sibling registration is $40 each.
No. Meals are provided on site through our participation in CACFP.
Safety & Care
Every staff member completes the background-check process required by Georgia DECAL before starting in a classroom.
We use positive-guidance approaches — redirection, conversation, and natural consequences — and work in partnership with parents on any behavioral support needs.
Daily Life
Drop-off any time after 6:00 AM. Pickup by 6:30 PM (a $1/minute late fee applies after). Only people on your authorized pickup list can take your child.
We offer after-school pickup from select Marietta and Cobb County elementary schools. Call us at (770) 435-3443 to confirm whether your child's school is on our current route.
Service Area & Location
Our 444 Pat Mell Rd SW location is in south Marietta, just minutes from I-285 and the East-West Connector. Many of our families commute from Marietta, Smyrna, Vinings, Mableton, Austell, Powder Springs, Lithia Springs, Dallas, and Rockmart — basically anywhere in Cobb or Paulding County that's a reasonable morning drive.
Yes — those communities are right next door. From Smyrna or Vinings via the East-West Connector you're typically here in 10–15 minutes. Mableton and Austell families come in via Veterans Memorial or Mableton Pkwy in a similar window. Many of our parents work toward downtown Atlanta or Cumberland and find us a convenient drop-off on the way in.
Powder Springs and Lithia Springs are a comfortable commute — usually 15–20 minutes. Dallas (Paulding County) and Rockmart are further out, but several families regularly make that drive because of program quality and staff consistency. Call (770) 435-3443 and we'll talk through what your morning would look like.