SLCM Child Development Center
DECATUR, GA·Child Care Learning CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1616 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA, 30032
CountyDeKalb
Phone(770) 896-2022
Operating details
Hours6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Capacity87
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High6
- Medium-High2
- Medium8
- Medium-Low9
- Low0
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Location
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1616 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA, 30032, DECATUR, GA 30032
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/30/2026
- High6
- Medium-High2
- Medium8
- Medium-Low9
- Low0
2026
- High risk6/30/2026
Staffing and Supervision — 1 of 10 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 1 of 10 "Staffing and Supervision" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 13781).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/30/2026
Staff Records — 6 of 73 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 6 of 73 "Staff Records" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 13781).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/30/2026
Organization — 1 of 25 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 1 of 25 "Organization" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 13781).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/30/2026
Facility — 4 of 39 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 4 of 39 "Facility" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 13781).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/30/2026
Children's Records — 2 of 12 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 2 of 12 "Children's Records" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 13781).
Not corrected - High risk6/30/2026
Staffing and Supervision — 1 of 10 not met (FY2025)
FY2025: 1 of 10 "Staffing and Supervision" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 13781).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/30/2026
Staff Records — 4 of 73 not met (FY2025)
FY2025: 4 of 73 "Staff Records" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 13781).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/30/2026
Organization — 2 of 26 not met (FY2025)
FY2025: 2 of 26 "Organization" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 13781).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/30/2026
Facility — 7 of 39 not met (FY2025)
FY2025: 7 of 39 "Facility" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 13781).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk2/2/2026
Staff Records — .14(1)(a) - First Aid & CPR
Staff Records — .14(1)(a) - First Aid & CPR — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 13781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk2/2/2026
Organization — .16(b) - Governing Body & License
Organization — .16(b) - Governing Body & License — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 13781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium risk2/2/2026
Facility — .25(13) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment
Facility — .25(13) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 13781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium risk2/2/2026
Facility — .25(3) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment
Facility — .25(3) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 13781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium risk2/2/2026
Activities and Equipment — .12(4) - Equipment & Toys
Activities and Equipment — .12(4) - Equipment & Toys — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 13781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low risk9/19/2025
Organization — .16(b) - Governing Body & License
Organization — .16(b) - Governing Body & License — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 13781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk9/19/2025
Staff Records — .14(1)(a) - First Aid & CPR
Staff Records — .14(1)(a) - First Aid & CPR — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 13781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium risk9/19/2025
Activities and Equipment — .12(4) - Equipment & Toys
Activities and Equipment — .12(4) - Equipment & Toys — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 13781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - High risk9/19/2025
Staffing and Supervision — .32(2) - Staff:Child Ratios and Group Size
Staffing and Supervision — .32(2) - Staff:Child Ratios and Group Size — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 13781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - High risk9/19/2025
Staffing and Supervision — .32(4) - Staff:Child Ratios and Group Size
Staffing and Supervision — .32(4) - Staff:Child Ratios and Group Size — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 13781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - High risk9/19/2025
Staffing and Supervision — .32(7) - Supervision
Staffing and Supervision — .32(7) - Supervision — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 13781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/19/2025
Health and Hygiene — .07(5) - Childrens Health
Health and Hygiene — .07(5) - Childrens Health — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 13781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - High risk9/19/2025
Food Service — .18(10) - Kitchen Operations
Food Service — .18(10) - Kitchen Operations — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 13781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/19/2025
Food Service — .15(3) - Food Service & Nutrition
Food Service — .15(3) - Food Service & Nutrition — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 13781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium risk9/19/2025
Facility — .25(8) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment
Facility — .25(8) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 13781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium risk9/19/2025
Facility — .25(3) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment
Facility — .25(3) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 13781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,423/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Georgia run about $771/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Georgia by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: DECATUR, DeKalb County
- Capacity: 87
- Type: Child Care Learning Center
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