Hi K.,
I've read through the responses and agree with most everything everyone has mentioned. The only problem is...what is your price range? There are many, many great n'hoods that have young children in the area.
I live in Dunmoor, off of Waters Rd. in the Dolvin school district and absolutely love all the kids my friends have to play with. My kids are 9 yo (girl-4th grade) and 6 yo (boy-kindergarten). I've lived here for over 9 years and know the area very well.
Since I'm a Realtor that specializes in the area I also know Cumming, Duluth and Marietta. The top schools in the southern most part of Cumming are: Daves Creek, Johns Creek, Settles Bridge, Sharon and Big Creek (on the East side of GA400) and Vickery Creek on the West side of GA400.
I'd love to create a custom search for you that would automatically email you whenever a house is either new on the market, has a price reduction or comes back on the market (the contract falls through) that meets all of your criteria. It's a great way to get to know the market and what is available without me calling you all the time. Many of my clients prefer this method. Then when they see houses that look interesting to them we go out and see them.
If you have any questions or would like for me to set up a custom search (with no obligations) please feel free to contact me directly (____@____.com, ###-###-####).
I've sold houses in all of these areas but recently (around Thanksgiving) sold a house to a couple with a 4 yo in Brandon Hall. Someone else had mentioned this n'hood which is located in South Forsyth. It's a great place with tons of young kids. If you'd like to speak with the wife I'm sure she'd be happy to. She is also looking to make more friends since they moved from California.
There were a number of very good subdivisions mentioned that you'd love the amount of young children but it really depends on your price range.
I highly recommend finding a swim/tennis subdivision since it's much easier to meet people.
Another person responded saying that now is a great time to buy...they couldn't have been more correct!
Hope to hear from you soon!
My best,
L.