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Welcome to a world of excellence and legacy with JOHNSON'S LEARNING CENTER, where we nurture leadership and academic brilliance from the very beginning.

Established in August 1980, Johnson’s Learning Center uses an advanced accelerated curriculum engineered to empower young minds. Operating from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm at 2709 Gresham Road SE, Atlanta, Georgia, we foster an environment deeply rooted in structured development, academic discipline, and active parent involvement.

Ages Accepted

18 months to kindergarten

Academic Standards

Strict uniform policy (toddler class exempted). Homework assigned at least once or more times per week across all ages. Student-instructor ratios strictly match Brightwheel guidelines.

Funding & Operations

Completely independent, We accept no state, local, or federal funding. We do not accept CAPS.

Field Trips & Faculty

Educational field trips are integrated into the curriculum (excluding babies). Guided by veteran teachers with decades of loyalty.

Extracurricular Activities

Chess, Tae Kwon Do, Ballet, and Team ball.

Key Dates (2026)

First day of school begins August 3, 2026.

Financials & Logistics

Payments and school updates are securely managed through Brightwheel. Governed by Bright from the Start.

School Closures

Closed on most major holidays (does not track Dekalb County Schools calendar). Broadcasted immediately via WSB, WXIA WAGA, and Brightwheel.

Tours

Available upon request. Experience our legacy firsthand.

Personalized communication, billing, and safety meet in synergy

Johnson’s Learning Center uses Brightwheel as our childcare management platform. Brightwheel is used for billing, communication, attendance tracking, and much more. Once your child has been accepted and enrolled at Johnson’s Learning Center, an administrator will add you to our Brightwheel account.

After you have been added, you will need to complete your profile information and add your preferred payment method. Tuition payments and field trip fees will be processed through Brightwheel. Children are signed in and out each day using the Brightwheel app. After setting up your account, you will receive a unique QR code that will allow you to sign your child(ren) in and out. The app also enables you to view your child’s attendance records, including sign-in and sign-out times and whether they are present on a given day.

Brightwheel is our primary method of communication with families. Important announcements from teachers and administrators—including school closures, account information, reminders, and field trip details—will be sent through Brightwheel. Parents may also use the platform to communicate directly with administrators and staff.

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Curriculum

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18 Month-Old
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Two-Year-Old
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Three-Year-Old
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Four-Year-Old
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Kindergarten
Program

The program for 18 month olds is designed to awaken the senses through engaged activities. Learning begins with repetition of the ABCs, numbers (1, 2, 3) shapes, and colors Children also work with puzzles to improve fine motor skills, along with art activities, stories, songs, and nursery rhymes. The two-year-old program builds on the 18-month curriculum and takes learning a step further. Children begin to individually recognize and recite the concepts they previously learned through repetition. They are also introduced to activities that strengthen both large and small motor skills in preparation for learning to hold a pencil. In addition, they begin learning manners, sharing, and cooperative play The three-year-old program builds on previous learning while introducing new skills such as directions, advanced counting, and handwriting. Children begin with basic writing strokes, then progress to coloring skills, uppercase and lowercase letters, and simple tasks like tying shoes. The age group also focuses on classroom behavior skills, including sitting quietly, listening and following teacher instructions. The four-year-old program continues to build on the three-year-old curriculum while preparing students for kindergarten. Children focus on following simple directions, sequencing the alphabet, developing conversation skills recognizing numbers in and out of sequence, and participating in classroom discussions, along with other readiness activities. The JLC kindergarten program is taught on a first grade level. Children receive instruction in core subjects including Reading, English, Math, Science, and more. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and includes preparing and presenting projects across various subject areas Students also participate in educational field trips that enhance classroom learning and real world understanding

Critical thinking through chess with Coach I. Atkins. The best enhancement of a child's cognition is proven to develop pattern recognition, operant conditioning, observation analysis & logic, and spatial relations.

MEMORIAL

PATRICIA W. JOHNSON

On August 17, 1980, Mrs. Patricia W. Johnson, with the support of her husband, Wesley L. Johnson, Jr., founded Johnson’s Learning Center. Inspired by the lack of quality childcare in her neighborhood, Mrs. Johnson envisioned a school where "little Black and Brown children could receive a good education in their own community."

Johnson’s Learning Center opened its doors with just two students and one teacher. Mrs. Johnson was a constant presence on campus, known for warmly greeting families, walking the grounds, and doing it all with grace and elegance—often in her signature four-inch heels.

Over the years, thousands of children have been nurtured and educated at Johnson’s Learning Center. Many former students have returned as parents, and even grandparents, entrusting new generations of their families to the school that helped shape their lives. Today, Johnson’s Learning Center proudly serves children from 18 months through kindergarten, continuing its commitment to early childhood education and excellence.

On April 28, 2023, at the age of 92, Mrs. Patricia W. Johnson passed away unexpectedly. While her loss is deeply felt, her extraordinary legacy lives on through her husband, daughters, granddaughter, and the countless children and families whose lives have been touched by her vision. Johnson’s Learning Center remains dedicated to carrying forward her mission of providing a strong educational foundation and a nurturing environment for every child.

Mrs. Patricia W. Johnson & Wesley L. Johnson, Jr.