Our Schools

Find the Right School for Your Family

Every family deserves a school they can trust close to home, and finding it shouldn't feel like a research project.

Shot of cheerful mother and father embracing their cute boy while sitting on the sofa in living room.
Our Family of schools

Neighborhood Schools with a Strong Foundation

Our schools carry the names their communities already know, and behind each one stands the strength of a larger family: shared safety practices, one approach to learning, and real support for teachers. Local warmth, bigger backing, and you feel both from the first visit.

Getting Started is Simple

From first look to first day, here's the path most families take.

Find Your School

Start with our school finder to see the schools near your home or work, the programs each offers, and the ages they serve. Most families discover there's a school closer than they realized.

Schedule a Tour

Pick a day and come see it for yourself: classrooms in motion, teachers at work, and a director ready for your questions. Bring your child along, their reaction is part of the answer.

Meet Your School's Team

Sit down with your director for the practical details, tuition, availability for your child's age, start dates, while getting to know the people who'd care for your child every day.

Enroll at Your School

When you're ready, your school's team guides you through every form and detail. Enrollment is year-round as space allows. From there, all that's left is picking a first day.

OUR STANDARDS

Licensed, Vetted, & Held to More

Every school in our family is licensed in its state, with real standards for safety, ratios, and daily operations behind that license. Many of our schools go further, holding additional accreditations and taking part in recognized quality programs. Ask your school which apply, or see what stands behind the name on the door.

What You'll Find Inside

The things families ask about most, and where to dig deeper.

Health and Safety

Keypad entry, background-checked teachers, and daily practices that protect every child.

Meals and Nutrition

How mealtimes work, from menus to allergies, and why the table is a classroom too.

Our Teachers

Screened, trained, and there for the moments that matter. Meet the people behind the day.

A preschool teacher sits on the floor of her classroom with a small group of students as she reads them a book. The children are each dressed casually and are focused on the story.

How Children Learn

Learning Beyond Paper, our play-based curriculum, turns every day into discovery.

Why Our Families Trust Us

Izzy Paul
Lakestones Academy - Cartersville
"We toured several other schools before finding Lakestones, and none of them ever felt like the right fit for our family. From the moment we met Adrienne and toured Lakestones, we immediately felt at home! Our daughter absolutely loves her teachers (shoutout to Ms. Hope!), and it gives us so much peace of mind knowing how loved and well taken care of she is throughout the day. Receiving updates and pictures throughout the day truly makes our day and gives us so much reassurance knowing she’s happy, learning, and having fun while we’re away from her. They do such a great job incorporating learning, outdoor play, and fun into her days, and they even provide lunch and snacks. As busy parents, it’s so nice not having to worry about packing a million things for school every morning because they truly do it all! We couldn’t be happier with our experience and are so thankful to be part of the Lakestones community."
Reha Prasad
Lakestones Academy - Cartersville
"We have had such a wonderful experience with Lakestone Academy in Cartersville! My 1-year-old is so loved, cared for, and well taken care of every day. As a parent, it gives me so much peace of mind knowing that she is in a safe, nurturing, and happy environment. A very special thank you to Mrs. Jada and Chelsey! ❤️ They are incredibly caring, patient, and loving with my daughter, and you can truly see how much they care about the children. My little one feels comfortable and happy with them, which means everything to us. We are so grateful to have found Lakestone Academy and truly appreciate all the love and attention they give our daughter. I would highly recommend them to any parent looking for a caring and trustworthy daycare! ❤️"
Lindsay Davis
Lakestones Academy - Cartersville
We chose this school because we wanted a safe, caring environment where our child could learn and grow. Although we’ve only been here for two days, we’ve already had a great first impression of the teachers and staff. Everyone has been welcoming and helpful, and we appreciate how comfortable they’ve made us feel. We’re excited to see how much our child grows and learns throughout the year. I would tell another family that it seems like a warm and caring place where the staff truly wants the best for the children. ❤️
Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

What ages do your schools serve?

Our schools care for children from 6 weeks through school age, infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-K, and before- and after-school care for older siblings. Programs vary by school, so check your nearest school's offerings or ask their director what's available for your child's age.

A real look at a real day: classrooms in action, teachers doing what they do, and time with the director to ask anything. Bring your child if you'd like, watching how they take to the space tells you a lot. There's no pressure attached, just a chance to see if it feels right.

Tuition varies by school, program, and schedule, so your local school is the right source for current rates. They'll also walk you through anything that may lower your cost where offered.

Earlier than most families expect, especially for infant care, where spaces are limited everywhere and expecting parents often tour before their baby arrives. For preschool and pre-K, a few months ahead is typical. That said, families' plans change fast and openings do too, so it's never too late to ask.

Ask to join the waitlist. Classrooms turn over naturally as children grow into their next age group, so spots open throughout the year, and waitlists often move faster than families expect. And since we're a family of schools, there may be a sister school nearby with space now, same approach, same standards, so your child can start there and move over if a spot opens at your first choice. Your director can help you look at both options.

Take the First Step Today

One step closer to an exceptional education for your child, every day.

Find Your Local School

Four schools across metro Atlanta, and one near you