The Children’s Development Academy (CDA) is a nonprofit preschool based in Roswell, Georgia providing high-quality early learning programs to children from low-income families in North Metro Atlanta since 1967.
The CDA serves about 230+ children each year, providing full-day early childhood education in the CDA Children’s Center. This facility has ten vibrant classrooms—seven for Toddlers and Preschoolers and three for the Georgia Pre-K program, with well-qualified teachers.
Interested in enrolling your child at the Children’s Development Academy?
Please fill out our Interest Form.
1-3 Year Old Enrollment Information
Our Georgia Quality-Rated & NAEYC-accredited program for 1-3 year olds includes:
- The Creative Curriculum promoting cognitive, physical, language and social development
- Wholesome nutrition, including breakfast, lunch and a snack each day
- Developmental screenings throughout the year to monitor each child’s progress
- Parent-child conferences twice a year to inform parents about their child’s progress and to engage them in their son or daughter’s education
- Enrichment activities such as in-house field trips, cultural performances and nature explorations
- Family advocacy services and an early literacy program
- Beautifully equipped, tree-shaded playground that includes a walking trail, gazebo and active play equipment
- We are open 7am – 6pm, Monday – Friday
We are currently accepting applications for all programs.
Parents interested in enrolling their children (ages 1-3 years) should fill out the interest form by clicking HERE.
For additional information call 770-992-4006 Ext. 215 and ask for Judith Leal, Bilingual Administrative Assistant, or send an email to jleal@cdakids.org.
Funding provided in part by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of the Department of Community Development.
Georgia Pre-K 2025-2026 Enrollment Information
The CDA operates three Georgia Pre-K classes. Registration for the CDA’s Georgia Pre-K Program is now open.
Program Highlights
- NAEYC-Accredited and Georgia Quality Rated Program
- Experienced certified lead teachers
- Instructional day is 6 1/2 hours: 8:30am-3:00 pm
- Before and After Care offered from 7:00-8:00am and/or 3:00-6:00pm for a small weekly fee
- Focus on early literacy skills
- Free nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack included
- Located in Roswell, within walking distance of a MARTA bus stop
- Beautifully equipped, tree-shaded playground that includes a walking trail, gazebo and active play equipment
Requirements:
- Child must be four years old on or before September 1, 2025 to qualify
- Certified copy of the child’s birth certificate, proof of Georgia residency and social security card/social security waiver at registration
What makes Pre-K at the CDA different?
- Access to community donations (food, household items, toys and more)
- Family events including literacy nights, puppet shows and parent workshops
- More than 50 years in the Groveway community
To Register:
Download GA Pre-K Registration Form
Download CDA Registration Packet
Download GA Pre-K Registration Form en Espanol
Download CDA Registration Packet en Espanol
Email both forms to the Family Advocate & Enrollment Manager: Kathy Penteado at kpenteado@cdakids.org or drop them off at the CDA (705 Bush St, Roswell, GA 30075),
For more information contact:
For additional information call 770-992-4006 Ext. 226 and ask for Kathy Penteado, Family Advocate & Enrollment Manager, or send an email to kpenteado@cdakids.org
CACFP Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email: program.intake@usda.gov