The Academy of Hope
GRIFFIN, GA·Child Care Learning CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address703 S 9th St, Griffin, GA, 30224
CountySpalding
Phone(678) 772-6223
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Capacity12
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low7
- Low0
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Location
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703 S 9th St, Griffin, GA, 30224, GRIFFIN, GA 30224
Questions to ask on a tour
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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
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/4/2026
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium1
- Medium-Low7
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk3/4/2026
Facility — .25(13) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment
Facility — .25(13) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 63754). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - High risk3/4/2026
Policies and Procedures — .21(1)(r) - New - Operational Policies & Procedures
Policies and Procedures — .21(1)(r) - New - Operational Policies & Procedures — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 63754). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/4/2026
Staff Records — .14(1)(a) - First Aid & CPR
Staff Records — .14(1)(a) - First Aid & CPR — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 63754). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/4/2026
Staff Records — .33(4) - Staff Training
Staff Records — .33(4) - Staff Training — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 63754). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - High risk3/4/2026
Staffing and Supervision — .32(7) - Supervision
Staffing and Supervision — .32(7) - Supervision — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 63754). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low risk12/4/2025
Staff Records — .24(1) - Personnel Records
Staff Records — .24(1) - Personnel Records — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 63754). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk12/4/2025
Staff Records — .33(3)(a)-(k) - New - Staff Training
Staff Records — .33(3)(a)-(k) - New - Staff Training — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 63754). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk12/4/2025
Staff Records — .33(4) - Staff Training
Staff Records — .33(4) - Staff Training — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 63754). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk12/4/2025
Staff Records — .14(1)(a) - First Aid & CPR
Staff Records — .14(1)(a) - First Aid & CPR — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 63754). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk12/4/2025
Staff Records — .33(5)(a) - New - Staff Training
Staff Records — .33(5)(a) - New - Staff Training — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 63754). 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)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,257/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: GRIFFIN, Spalding County
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Child Care Learning Center
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