Children and a teacher playing together in a bright Holly Springs Academy classroom
★ Quality Rated • Canton, Georgia

A safe, joyful place to grow, learn & play

For more than 25 years, Holly Springs Academy has cared for Cherokee County's children — from 6-week-old infants to after-schoolers — with certified teachers, nourishing meals, and a whole lot of heart.

State Licensed
Free GA Pre-K
Meals Included
Welcome to our family

Where little ones are known, loved & ready for what's next

Our mission is simple: to meet the unique needs of every child and family in our community with a safe, nurturing, and developmentally supportive experience. Each classroom is built around age-appropriate learning and play, guided by the Georgia Early Learning & Developmental Standards.

From a baby's very first steps to a confident kindergartner, we're proud to be the place Canton families have trusted for a generation.

Our Story →
Preschoolers painting with watercolors at Holly Springs Academy
25+YEARS IN CANTON
Programs for every age

From first giggles to third grade

Six thoughtfully designed programs covering ages 6 weeks through 10 years.

Infants playing with wooden toys beside a caregiver
6 weeks – 12 months

Infants

Gentle, responsive care on your baby's schedule — cuddles, milestones and lots of tummy time.

Toddlers building with wooden blocks
1 – 2 years

Toddlers

Busy hands and big feelings welcome. Movement, music and early words in a safe, sensory-rich room.

Preschoolers painting at a table with their teacher
3 – 4 years

Preschool

Letters, numbers, colors and kindness — building the social and school-readiness skills that matter.

FREE
Pre-K children doing a hands-on science activity
4 years old

Georgia Pre-K

The state's free, lottery-funded Pre-K — available to every 4-year-old regardless of family income.

School-age children at lunch with their teacher
School age

After School

Homework help, snacks and downtime for children in the Holly Springs Elementary district.

Smiling children together on a sunny playground
Entering K – 3rd

Summer Camp

A summer full of themes, field-trip fun and friends for rising kindergartners through third graders.

A head start that's 100% free

Georgia Pre-K at Holly Springs Academy

Every Georgia 4-year-old qualifies for our free, state-funded Pre-K program — no income requirement, no catch. It's a full day of kindergarten readiness taught by certified lead teachers, right here in Canton. Spots fill fast each year.

Ask About Pre-K Openings
Why families choose us

25 years of care you can feel

Quality Rated

We voluntarily exceed Georgia's licensing standards to earn the state's Quality Rated designation.

Certified Teachers

Every lead teacher is certified and chosen for warmth, patience and a genuine love of children.

Meals Provided

Nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks are included every day through the CACFP program.

Assistance Welcome

We proudly accept CAPS childcare scholarships to help make quality care affordable for every family.

25+Years caring for Canton
6 wksYoungest age we welcome
10 yrsThrough school-age care
100%Certified lead teachers
Come see us

Let's find the perfect spot for your child

Tour our classrooms, meet our teachers, and see why families have trusted Holly Springs Academy for a generation. We'd love to welcome you.