The Friends School of Atlanta
DECATUR, GA·Child Care Learning CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address862 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA, 30030
CountyDeKalb
Phone(404) 373-8746
Operating details
Hours7:45 AM - 6:00 PM
Capacity10
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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862 S. Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA, 30030, DECATUR, GA 30030
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/30/2026
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk6/30/2026
Facility — 1 of 39 not met (FY2025)
FY2025: 1 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 48715).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/21/2026
Facility — .26(4) - Playgrounds
Facility — .26(4) - Playgrounds — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 48715). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - High risk1/21/2026
Staffing and Supervision — .32(7) - Supervision
Staffing and Supervision — .32(7) - Supervision — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 48715). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High risk8/28/2025
Facility — .26(4) - Playgrounds
Facility — .26(4) - Playgrounds — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 48715). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk8/28/2025
Staff Records — .24(1) - Personnel Records
Staff Records — .24(1) - Personnel Records — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 48715). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,264/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: 10
- Type: Child Care Learning Center
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