Frequently asked questions

Our application fee is a one-time NON-REFUNDABLE $100 fee that must be paid at the time of application submission. Along with your application fee, a $ 75.00 reservation fee is required to hold your child's slot. This will guarantee that your child's slot is available. Fees are Non-Refundable.

We operate from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, with a complimentary 15-minute grace period for pickup. After 5:15 pm., a $20 late fee will be applied after 5:15 pm. We ask that you satisfy all late fees within 24 hours.

Yes. We use a customized curriculum created by our director, aligned with the Georgia Department of Education's Kindergarten Standards. Our curriculum incorporates all required Georgia state standards, ensuring that every child receives a high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experience that prepares them for Kindergarten success.

Tuition is based on enrollment and not attendance. Tuition is due on a monthly basis and is due in advance of care.

For all weather-related monitoring and school closures, we follow the Gwinnett County Public School District. If Gwinnett County schools are closed, we are closed.

At A Kid's Journey Learning Experience, we encourage regular attendance, and we bill tuition based on enrollment and not attendance. No credits are provided for sick days, vacation, or other absences.

Yes, all students are required to wear uniforms Monday-Thursday. Regular dress is appropriate for Fridays.

Yes, we follow Bright From the Start's sick policy, which states that if the child has a fever of 101F (38.3 °C) or higher with other signs of illness, the child will not be allowed to be present at school. In order to return, the child must be fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication, and showing no signs of illness. Also, if your child becomes sick during the day he/she will be moved to a quiet, separated area and monitored until they are picked up. Children who become sick during the day must be picked up within 1 hour of the facility notifying the parent. If we can not reach the parent(s), we will contact other authorized pick up persons on the list.

At this time, all enrolled students must be potty-trained before attending our program.

We use Bright Wheel. All families are required to download the Bright Wheel app for communication, daily updates, attendance, tuition payments, and more.

At A Kid's Journey Learning Experience, tours are based on availability. Please contact us through our website or call 470-484-6184 to check current openings and schedule a visit.

We offer multi-child enrollment options, including a sibling discount for families enrolling more than one child. Discount options are as follows: Choose one. A one-time discount of $110.00 on your second month of enrollment. A $22.00 per month savings over the course of 5 months, starting the second month of enrollment.

The assessment helps us get to know your child better-how they learn, what they already know, and what support they may need. This way, we can make sure they start comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.

Once you register your child, you will have access to Bright Wheel, and we have our closure dates listed on the calendar starting August 2026-June 2027. We also follow the Gwinnett County Public School calendar, with the exception of some early release dates.

We offer competitive rates, and we would love to have you contact us for more information. 470-484-6184

Families complete an online application, provide immunization records, the child's birth certificate, emergency forms, and contact information, and complete a brief developmental assessment so we can understand your child's learning needs.

We accept children aged 3 to 5 years old.

At this time, we are only accepting full-time enrollment. Please check back with us, as some families' needs may change in the future.

Yes, there will be family-based projects required.

We only accept online payments ( credit or debit card) via the Brightwheel app. No other forms of payment will be accepted. This will ensure you receive the most accurate end-of-year report.