Giddens, Arlenthia Y.
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA·Family Child Care Learning HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address5136 MCCARTER STATION, Stone Mountain, GA, 30088
CountyDeKalb
Phone(770) 465-5533
Operating details
Hours6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Capacity6
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High5
- Medium6
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
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Location
Using Address for Location
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5136 MCCARTER STATION, Stone Mountain, GA, 30088, STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30088
Questions to ask on a tour
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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 safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/30/2026
- High3
- Medium-High5
- Medium6
- Medium-Low5
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk6/30/2026
Licensure — 1 of 12 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 1 of 12 "Licensure" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 7972).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/30/2026
Health and Hygiene — 1 of 11 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 1 of 11 "Health and Hygiene" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 7972).
Not corrected - High risk6/30/2026
Staff:Child Ratios and Supervision — 1 of 4 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 1 of 4 "Staff:Child Ratios and Supervision" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 7972).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/30/2026
Facility — 2 of 23 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 2 of 23 "Facility" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 7972).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/30/2026
Facility — 1 of 23 not met (FY2025)
FY2025: 1 of 23 "Facility" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 7972).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/8/2026
Health and Hygiene — .11(1)(j) - Childrens Health and Hygiene
Health and Hygiene — .11(1)(j) - Childrens Health and Hygiene — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 7972). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/8/2026
Facility — .13(2)(d) - Playgrounds
Facility — .13(2)(d) - Playgrounds — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 7972). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium risk1/8/2026
Facility — .11(2)(f) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment
Facility — .11(2)(f) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 7972). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected
2025
- High risk8/7/2025
Staff:Child Ratios and Supervision — .07(18) - Supervision
Staff:Child Ratios and Supervision — .07(18) - Supervision — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 7972). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium risk8/7/2025
Facility — .11(2)(f) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment
Facility — .11(2)(f) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 7972). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk8/7/2025
Children's Records — .08(3) - Parental Authorization
Children's Records — .08(3) - Parental Authorization — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 7972). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk8/7/2025
Children's Records — .08(1) - Childrens Records
Children's Records — .08(1) - Childrens Records — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 7972). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/7/2025
Activities and Equipment — .19(2)(c) - Infant-Sleeping Safety Requirements
Activities and Equipment — .19(2)(c) - Infant-Sleeping Safety Requirements — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 7972). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk8/6/2025
Health and Hygiene — .11(1)(m) - Childrens Health and Hygiene
Health and Hygiene — .11(1)(m) - Childrens Health and Hygiene — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 7972). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium risk8/6/2025
Licensure — .05(e) - Inspections & Investigations
Licensure — .05(e) - Inspections & Investigations — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 7972). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk8/6/2025
Policies and Procedures — .14(1) - Required Reporting
Policies and Procedures — .14(1) - Required Reporting — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 7972). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - High risk8/6/2025
Staff:Child Ratios and Supervision — .07(18) - Supervision
Staff:Child Ratios and Supervision — .07(18) - Supervision — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 7972). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk7/2/2025
Children's Records — .08(1) - Childrens Records
Children's Records — .08(1) - Childrens Records — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 7972). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk7/2/2025
Children's Records — .08(3) - Parental Authorization
Children's Records — .08(3) - Parental Authorization — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 7972). 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.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,617/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: STONE MOUNTAIN, DeKalb County
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Family Child Care Learning Home
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