Our Difference

Local Schools, Shared Commitment

Every Joy of Learning Centers school has its own director, teachers, and front door. What they share is what families count on: teachers who know your child, learning through play, a secure school, and practical help for busy weeks.

At Every School

What You Can Count On

Staff Who Know Your Child

The song that settles them, the friend they look for first, the way they like to say goodbye. Our teachers learn it quickly.

Play With a Purpose

A tower of blocks is early math. A made-up story is language and problem-solving. Learning Beyond Paper turns a fun day into a full day of learning.

A School You Can Trust

Controlled entry, daily sign-in and sign-out, and Georgia's required ratios in every classroom.

You Stay in the Know

Photos and updates on your phone, and a teacher at pickup who can tell you what your child loved today.

Built Around Real Schedules

Meals and snacks provided, Drop-In Care when plans change, free Georgia Pre-K and school transportation at participating schools, and four schools so one is close to home.

LICENSED IN GEORGIA

Held to Georgia's Standards

Every Joy of Learning Centers school is licensed by Georgia's Department of Early Care and Learning and inspected regularly for health, safety, ratios, and staff qualifications. Inspection reports are public, and your director is glad to walk you through ours.

Why Our Families Trust Us

"Wonderful Daycare with Joy for Learning in Dogwood! I am so grateful to have found The Joy of Learning Center! From day one, the friendly and dedicated staff made us feel welcomed and confident that our child was in caring hands. The center provides a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children are excited to explore and learn each day. They offer age-appropriate programs from infants through preschool, with engaging activities that support social, emotional, and academic growth. Communication with parents is excellent, and the facility is clean and well-organized. My child comes home happy and proud of what she learned. I highly recommend this daycare to any family looking for quality childcare and early education!"

"My family and I moved out of state, with no help in the area after doing our research. The joy of learning center fit our needs and expectations. My eldest child has been enrolled for almost three years & my youngest just shy of six months . We’ve loved every second. You can feel the passion and love these providers have for our children. I’m thankful we found a safe space for our children."

"Both of my children attend the center and when I say the teachers are amazing it doesn’t do them justice! My son was nonverbal for a while however when Ms. Arkiatou became site director, the curriculum changed for the better! I mean both he and his sister started to engage more, sing, play, and show me what they’d learned. Daily mundane tasks are embedded into the curriculum and they help at home. I tell everyone I know who is looking for a childcare place that feels like home to come to Joy of Learning- Dogwood! 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! ❤️"

Come see it for yourself

Find the Joy of Learning Centers school closest to you and schedule a tour.

Find Your Local School

Four schools across metro Atlanta, and one near you