Frequently Asked Questions

What age children do you accept?

Ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

What are the admission policies?

Peachtree Childtown admits children from the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or ancestry.

Can you accept children with special needs?

Childtown welcomes and accepts children with special needs as long as a safe, supportive and appropriate environment can be provided for the child, and adequate staff can be assigned for appropriate care. Financial support for this policy of inclusion comes from The Hank Stone Memorial Fund. Parents can apply for consideration of some financial assistance if needed. The Hank Stone Fund also provides funding for specialized staff.

What is the staff/child ratio?

At Childtown, the adult-to-child ratios are low and groups are small. These features help to insure that children receive the attention they need during a crucial time in their development. Additionally, the new facility was designed specifically for small, personal class sizes. The ratio in infant rooms is three or four babies to one caregiver. The young toddler ratio is four to one and older toddlers and preschoolers are staffed five children to one adult.

Do you have an educational curriculum?

Childtown implements the High/Scope Approach to Early Learning and Care for Children. Kindermusik is provided weekly as well as age appropriate art experiences, drama, and physical play with games and creative movement. Classrooms are stocked with required learning tools to meet criteria for Center of Distinction.

How may I visit Childtown?

You may schedule a tour of Childtown with our teacher Mimi Whitfield on the first Wednesday of each Calendar month at 11:00 a.m. If this time is not convenient, a special tour can be scheduled by calling our assistant Director Shalette Lawton.