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Creekstone Academy

475 South Deshon Rd., Lithonia GA 30058 · License #CCLC-1093 · Child Care Learning Center

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Capacity 333 childrenAges 0 mo – 18 yr2-Star programLast inspected Sep 5, 2025
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Director
Stephanie Woods
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Address
475 South Deshon Rd., Lithonia GA 30058 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Child Care Learning CenterGeorgia Pre-KQuality Rated

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPreschoolPre-KSchool Age
  • 2-Star quality rating
  • Licensed for 333 children
15
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Georgia DECAL
2
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
7.5
Georgia average
4.5

Inspection history & violations

Source: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Sep 5, 2025 — Notice of Intent to Impose Enforcement Fine
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • Violation

    591-1-1-17(7) · Rule 591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids and after contamination by any other means.

    During a Licensing Study conducted on February 17, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that a child's hands were not washed after diapering in classroom B 2nd left.

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  • Violation

    591-1-1-.06(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.06(4) requires a Center first licensed after March 1, 1991, and Centers that remodel or add to existing plumbing facilities, to have the bathroom area fully enclosed and ventilated to the outside of the building with either an open screened window or functioning exhaust fan and duct system and requires Centers without fully enclosed bathrooms to ensure there is adequate ventilation to control odors and adequate sanitation measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.

    During a Licensing Study conducted on February 17, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that the bathroom in classroom D 1st Right 200 and both restrooms in classroom G 4th right 350 did not have a working vent.

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  • Violation

    591-1-1-.06(4) · Rule 591-1-1-.06(4) requires a Center first licensed after March 1, 1991, and Centers that remodel or add to existing plumbing facilities, to have the bathroom area fully enclosed and ventilated to the outside of the building with either an open screened window or functioning exhaust fan and duct system and requires Centers without fully enclosed bathrooms to ensure there is adequate ventilation to control odors and adequate sanitation measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.

    During a MV POI Follow Up conducted on July 21, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that the bathroom in classroom D 1st Right 200 and both restrooms in classroom G 4th right 350 did not have a working exhaust fan.

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  • Violation

    591-1-1-17(7) · Rule 591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re- entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids and after contamination by any other means.

    During a MV POI Follow Up conducted on July 21, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that children in classroom I-Center Rear 500 did not wash hands before eating lunch as required.

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  • Violation

    591-1-1-.26(9) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(9) requires the playground to be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete.

    During a Licensing Study conducted on February 17, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation there were several large tree limbs on the turf area of the back center playground, where 11 children were actively playing.

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  • Violation

    591-1-1-.26(9) · Rule 591-1-1-.26(9) requires the playground to be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete.

    During a MV POI Follow Up conducted on July 21, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that there were several exposed tree roots at the back right of the front right playground accessible to children on this date posing a potential tripping hazard.

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  • Violation

    591-1-1-.30(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.30(2) requires the Center to provide a safe sleep environment in accordance with American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) recommendations as listed in these rules for all infants. Center Staff shall place an infant to sleep on the infant¶s back in a crib unless the Center has been provided a physician¶s written statement authorizing another sleep position for that particular infant that includes how the infant shall be placed to sleep and a time frame that the instructions are to be followed. When an infant can easily turn over from back to front and back again, Staff shall continue to put the infant to sleep initially on the infant¶s back but allow the infant to roll over into his or her preferred position and not re-position the infant. Sleepers, sleep sacks and wearable blankets that fit according to the commercial manufacturer¶s guidelines and will not slide up around the infant¶s face may be used when necessary for the comfort of the sleeping infant. Swaddling shall not be used unless the Center has been provided a physician¶s written statement authorizing its use for a particular infant that includes instructions and a time frame for swaddling the infant. Center Staff shall not place objects or allow objects to be placed in or on the crib with an infant such as but not limited to toys, pillows, quilts, comforters, bumper pads, sheepskins, stuffed toys, or other soft items and shall not attach objects or allow objects to be attached to a crib with a sleeping infant, such as, but not limited to, crib gyms, toys, mirrors and mobiles.

    During a Licensing Study conducted on February 17, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that safe sleep rules were not met in classroom A 1st left when a three month old child was observed sleeping in a crib on their stomach. Additionally, the teacher placed a five month old child in a crib on their stomach after removing them from sleeping in a bouncer seat. An adverse action was previously issued for this rule violation. This rule violation is no longer appealable. No fine is being issued at this time.

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  • Violation

    591-1-1-.30(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.30(2) requires the Center to provide a safe sleep environment in accordance with American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) recommendations as listed in these rules for all infants. Center Staff shall place an infant to sleep on the infant¶s back in a crib unless the Center has been provided a physician¶s written statement authorizing another sleep position for that particular infant that includes how the infant shall be placed to sleep and a time frame that the instructions are to be followed. When an infant can easily turn over from back to front and back again, Staff shall continue to put the infant to sleep initially on the infant¶s back but allow the infant to roll over into his or her preferred position and not re-position the infant. Sleepers, sleep sacks and wearable blankets that fit according to the commercial manufacturer¶s guidelines and will not slide up around the infant¶s face may be used when necessary for the comfort of the sleeping infant. Swaddling shall not be used unless the Center has been provided a physician¶s written statement authorizing its use for a particular infant that includes instructions and a time frame for swaddling the infant. Center Staff shall not place objects or allow objects to be placed in or on the crib with an infant such as but not limited to toys, pillows, quilts, comforters, bumper pads, sheepskins, stuffed toys, or other soft items and shall not attach objects or allow objects to be attached to a crib with a sleeping infant, such as, but not limited to, crib gyms, toys, mirrors and mobiles.

    During an Incident Investigation & Follow Up conducted on March 5, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that safe sleep rules were not met in classroom A 1st left when a staff person placed an infant in a crib on their stomach after transferring them from a bouncer seat. An adverse action was previously issued for this rule violation. This rule violation is no longer appealable. No fine is being issued at this time.

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  • Violation

    591-1-1-.30(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.30(2) requires the Center to provide a safe sleep environment in accordance with American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) recommendations as listed in these rules for all infants. Center Staff shall place an infant to sleep on the infant¶s back in a crib unless the Center has been provided a physician¶s written statement authorizing another sleep position for that particular infant that includes how the infant shall be placed to sleep and a time frame that the instructions are to be followed. When an infant can easily turn over from back to front and back again, Staff shall continue to put the infant to sleep initially on the infant¶s back but allow the infant to roll over into his or her preferred position and not re-position the infant. Sleepers, sleep sacks and wearable blankets that fit according to the commercial manufacturer¶s guidelines and will not slide up around the infant¶s face may be used when necessary for the comfort of the sleeping infant. Swaddling shall not be used unless the Center has been provided a physician¶s written statement authorizing its use for a particular infant that includes instructions and a time frame for swaddling the infant. Center Staff shall not place objects or allow objects to be placed in or on the crib with an infant such as but not limited to toys, pillows, quilts, comforters, bumper pads, sheepskins, stuffed toys, or other soft items and shall not attach objects or allow objects to be attached to a crib with a sleeping infant, such as, but not limited to, crib gyms, toys, mirrors and mobiles.

    During a MV POI Follow Up conducted on July 21, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that a staff member placed an infant to sleep in a crib on their stomach in classroom A -1st Left. Exhibit "A"

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May 9, 2025 — Notice of Intent to Impose Enforcement Fine
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    591-1-1-.25(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(8) requires protective caps on all unused electrical outlets within children's reach and requires that electrical outlets in use be made inaccessible to children.

    During a Licensing Study conducted on February 17, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that eight electrical outlets, not in use, did not have protective caps and were within reach of children in classroom J Left rear Gym on this date.

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  • Violation

    591-1-1-.25(8) · Rule 591-1-1-.25(8) requires protective caps on all unused electrical outlets within children's reach and requires that electrical outlets in use be made inaccessible to children.

    During an Incident Investigation & Follow Up conducted on March 5, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that six electrical outlets, not in use, did not have protective caps and were within reach of children in classroom J Left rear Gym on this date.

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  • Violation

    591-1-1-.36(4)(b) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(4)(b) requires that the interior of a transportation vehicle be clean, in safe repair and free of hazardous items, objects and/or other non-essential items which could cause injury.

    During a Licensing Study conducted on February 17, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that the three seats were torn exposing foam in the vehicle with tag number RJR4809.

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  • Violation

    591-1-1-.36(4)(b) · Rule 591-1-1-.36(4)(b) requires that the interior of a transportation vehicle be clean, in safe repair and free of hazardous items, objects and/or other non-essential items which could cause injury.

    During an Incident Investigation & Follow Up conducted on March 5, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that the three seats were torn exposing foam, in the vehicle with tag number RJR4809.

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  • Violation

    591-1-1-.30(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.30(2) requires the Center to provide a safe sleep environment in accordance with American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) recommendations as listed in these rules for all infants. Center Staff shall place an infant to sleep on the infant¶s back in a crib unless the Center has been provided a physician¶s written statement authorizing another sleep position for that particular infant that includes how the infant shall be placed to sleep and a time frame that the instructions are to be followed. When an infant can easily turn over from back to front and back again, Staff shall continue to put the infant to sleep initially on the infant¶s back but allow the infant to roll over into his or her preferred position and not re-position the infant. Sleepers, sleep sacks and wearable blankets that fit according to the commercial manufacturer¶s guidelines and will not slide up around the infant¶s face may be used when necessary for the comfort of the sleeping infant. Swaddling shall not be used unless the Center has been provided a physician¶s written statement authorizing its use for a particular infant that includes instructions and a time frame for swaddling the infant. Center Staff shall not place objects or allow objects to be placed in or on the crib with an infant such as but not limited to toys, pillows, quilts, comforters, bumper pads, sheepskins, stuffed toys, or other soft items and shall not attach objects or allow objects to be attached to a crib with a sleeping infant, such as, but not limited to, crib gyms, toys, mirrors and mobiles.

    During a Licensing Study conducted on February 17, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that safe sleep rules were not met in classroom A 1st left when a three month old child was observed sleeping in a crib on their stomach. Additionally, the teacher placed a five month old child in a crib on their stomach after removing them from sleeping in a bouncer seat.

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  • Violation

    591-1-1-.30(2) · Rule 591-1-1-.30(2) requires the Center to provide a safe sleep environment in accordance with American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) recommendations as listed in these rules for all infants. Center Staff shall place an infant to sleep on the infant¶s back in a crib unless the Center has been provided a physician¶s written statement authorizing another sleep position for that particular infant that includes how the infant shall be placed to sleep and a time frame that the instructions are to be followed. When an infant can easily turn over from back to front and back again, Staff shall continue to put the infant to sleep initially on the infant¶s back but allow the infant to roll over into his or her preferred position and not re-position the infant. Sleepers, sleep sacks and wearable blankets that fit according to the commercial manufacturer¶s guidelines and will not slide up around the infant¶s face may be used when necessary for the comfort of the sleeping infant. Swaddling shall not be used unless the Center has been provided a physician¶s written statement authorizing its use for a particular infant that includes instructions and a time frame for swaddling the infant. Center Staff shall not place objects or allow objects to be placed in or on the crib with an infant such as but not limited to toys, pillows, quilts, comforters, bumper pads, sheepskins, stuffed toys, or other soft items and shall not attach objects or allow objects to be attached to a crib with a sleeping infant, such as, but not limited to, crib gyms, toys, mirrors and mobiles.

    During an Incident Investigation & Follow Up conducted on March 5, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that safe sleep rules were not met in classroom A 1st left when a staff person placed an infant in a crib on their stomach after transferring them from a bouncer seat. Exhibit "A"

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Sep 5, 2025 inspection noted: “During a Licensing Study conducted on February 17, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that a child's hands were not washed after diapering in classro…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The May 9, 2025 inspection noted: “During a Licensing Study conducted on February 17, 2025 ; It was determined based on observation that eight electrical outlets, not in use, did not have protect…” — what has changed since then?

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