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Academy of Excellence Learning Center

2560 Lafayette Plaza Drive, Albany, GA 31707
licensed capacity
89
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$143
Call (229) 302-2715Directions

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About Academy of Excellence Learning Center

Academy of Excellence Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Albany, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 89 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Licensed capacity
89 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity89 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Academy of Excellence Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dougherty County has a median price of $143 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Dougherty County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$143
Home daycare$130

Toddler

Center$133
Home daycare$112

Preschool

Center$128
Home daycare$113

School age

Center$70
Home daycare$60

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Academy of Excellence Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
89 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-65624
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

For comparison: 89% of Georgia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .31(1)(b)2. - Director Qualifications-Education/Experience: (b)2. Qualifications of Director. The Director must meet the minimum qualifications listed below:

    • Food and nutrition

      Rule .15(3) - Baby Bottles/Formula/Breast Milk: (3) Baby Bottles and Formula. All baby bottles shall be clearly labeled with the individual child's name. Formula or breast milk shall be supplied by the parent daily in bottles. Only the current day's formula or breast milk shall be served. Bottles shall be refrigerated at a temperature of forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit or less. If formula must be provided by the Center, only commercially prepared, ready-to-feed formula shall be used. Refrigerated or frozen breast milk shall only be heated or thawed under warm running water or in a container of warm water.

  2. Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2022. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Academy of Excellence Learning Center

Is Academy of Excellence Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Academy of Excellence Learning Center last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Academy of Excellence Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 89% of Georgia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Academy of Excellence Learning Center care for?

89, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Academy of Excellence Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Academy of Excellence Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Academy of Excellence Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (229) 302-2715 to ask.

What is Academy of Excellence Learning Center's phone number?

(229) 302-2715.

Where is Academy of Excellence Learning Center?

2560 Lafayette Plaza Drive, Albany, GA 31707. The nearest other daycare we list is PREP Academy of Learning II, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).