Preschool Preschool (2-5) 23 children

Athens Smart Start Academy #258

8733 Cedar Ln, Marshallville, GA 31057

23
Capacity
2 years - 5 years
Age range
1:6
State infant ratio
$920/mo
Georgia avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About Athens Smart Start Academy #258

Athens Smart Start Academy #258 is a preschool located in Marshallville, Georgia (31057). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). Licensed capacity is 23 children.

Cost & subsidies in Georgia

Statewide averages: $920/month infant, $720/month preschool. Most Georgia families qualify for assistance through Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) (intake: (404) 657-3434).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Athens Smart Start Academy #258 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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Frequently asked questions about Athens Smart Start Academy #258

Is Athens Smart Start Academy #258 licensed?
Yes — Athens Smart Start Academy #258 holds a current Georgia child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL). Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does Athens Smart Start Academy #258 accept?
Athens Smart Start Academy #258 serves 2 years - 5 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does Athens Smart Start Academy #258 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Georgia averages about $920/month for infants and $720/month for preschool. Contact Athens Smart Start Academy #258 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can Athens Smart Start Academy #258 enroll?
Athens Smart Start Academy #258 has a licensed capacity of 23 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

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