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Helen Preparatory Academy

2057 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cartersville GA 30120 · License #CCLC-46274 · Child Care Learning Center

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Capacity 85 childrenAges 0 mo – 18 yr1-Star programLast inspected Jun 13, 2025
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Contact

Director
Guinevere Bonner
Address
2057 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cartersville GA 30120 · Directions

Hours

MonClosed
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Care & schedule

When they operate

Child Care Learning CenterQuality Rated

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPreschoolSchool Age
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Licensed for 85 children
6
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Georgia DECAL
1
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
6.0
Georgia average
4.5

Inspection history & violations

Source: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Jun 13, 2025 — Notice of Intent to Impose Enforcement Fines
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    591-1-1-.26(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(8) requires climbing and swinging equipment to have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency.

    During a Licensing Study conducted on September 23, 2024, it was determined based on observation the resilient surfacing under the metal play structure on the left playground was observed to be less than two inches thick.

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  • Violation

    591-1-1-.26(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(8) requires climbing and swinging equipment to have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency.

    During a Complaint Investigation Follow-up visit conducted on January 13, 2025, it was determined based on observation the resilient surfacing under the metal play structure on the left playground was observed to be less than two inches thick.

    View state record

  • Violation

    591-1-1-.26(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(8) requires climbing and swinging equipment to have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency.

    During a Complaint Investigation Follow-up visit conducted on May 1, 2025, it was determined based on observation the resilient surfacing under the metal play structure on the left playground was observed to be less than two inches thick.

    View state record

  • Violation

    591-1-1-.33(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.33(4) requires within the first year of employment, the Director and person with primary responsibility for food preparation shall have four clock hours of training in food nutrition planning, preparation, serving, proper dish washing and food storage.

    During a Licensing Study conducted on September 23, 2024, it was determined based on the review of staff files that staff member #1 did not have the required (4) four hours of nutrition training.

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  • Violation

    591-1-1-.33(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.33(4) requires within the first year of employment, the Director and person with primary responsibility for food preparation shall have four clock hours of training in food nutrition planning, preparation, serving, proper dish washing and food storage.

    During a Complaint Investigation Follow-up visit conducted on January 13, 2025, it was determined based on the review of staff files that staff member #1 did not have the required (4) four hours of nutrition training.

    View state record

  • Violation

    591-1-1-.33(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.33(4) requires within the first year of employment, the Director and person with primary responsibility for food preparation shall have four clock hours of training in food nutrition planning, preparation, serving, proper dish washing and food storage.

    During a Complaint Investigation Follow-up visit conducted on May 1, 2025, it was determined based on the review of staff files that staff member #1 did not have the required (4) four hours of nutrition training. .

    View state record

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  1. 1The Jun 13, 2025 inspection noted: “During a Licensing Study conducted on September 23, 2024, it was determined based on observation the resilient surfacing under the metal play structure on the l…” — what has changed since then?

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