With a daily enrollment of approximately 172 children, the CDA serves more than 300 children each year. As of June 2007:

• 44% of our children were African-American; 52% were Hispanic or Brazilian; 2% were White (not of Hispanic origin) and 2% were other.
• 62% of our children were from families where English is a second language. Native languages include Spanish, Portuguese, French, Creole, Yorba, Swahili, Ghanaian and German.
• The majority of families lived within a ten-mile radius of the center; almost all were residents of Fulton County.
• Our PreKindergarten graduates matriculated to 17 different elementary schools, including not only Fulton County but also Atlanta Public Schools, Forsythe County, and Gwinnett County
• The average annual household income was approximately $25,000.
• 92% of the children met federal guidelines for free or reduced priced meals.
• 96% of the children were from families in which parents were employed 30 or more hours a week or in a full-time education or job training program.
• The average family size was 3.6
• The average weekly tuition fee weekly was $49
• 63% of the children lived in single parent-headed households
• 1% of the children were being raised by grandparents or other relatives
• 4% of the children were diagnosed with some type of special need or developmental delay

To make a personal difference in a child’s life, spend an hour a week mentoring one of our kids. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 770.992.4339