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Around The Sun Tykes

5762 Milgen Rd, Columbus, GA 319075.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
7 days
weekly, posted tuition
$120
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About Around The Sun Tykes

Around The Sun Tykes is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and full-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $120 to $200.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through age 5
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 5:00 AM-8:00 PM; Sat-Sun 8:00 AM-5:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through age 5
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentLiteracy, STEM, arts, music, robotics and science
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Weekend care Saturdays and Sundays 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCAPS
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Around The Sun Tykes lists weekly tuition from $120 to $200. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Muscogee County has a median price of $133 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Basic Plan - half-day (morning classes only)$120
Standard Plan - 200$ weekly (plan label not fully shown on page)$200
Standard Plan - Full-day classes$150
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Muscogee 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 Around The Sun Tykes

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-68489
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 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 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 13, 2026Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .31(1)(c) - Director-Required Records: (c) Required Records. A copy and/or written verification of the credential or degree awarded to the Director listed in 591-1-1-.31(1)(b)2.(i) through (xiii) shall be maintained by the Center in the Director’s file , and such documentation shall be available for inspection and provided to Department staff upon request.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(8) - Fall Zones and Surfacing (Recite-Not Met): (8) Fall Zones and Surfacing. Climbing and swinging equipment shall have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency.

  3. Jun 11, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Rule .30(1)(b)4 - Cot and mat covers: 4. Covers. A light cover shall be available for each child's use on a cot or mat and shall be marked for individual use or laundered daily. If marked for individual use, they must be laundered weekly or more frequently if needed.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(9) - Playground-Safe/Clean: (9) Safety and Upkeep of Playground. Playgrounds shall be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(8) - Fall Zones and Surfacing: (8) Fall Zones and Surfacing. Climbing and swinging equipment shall have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency.

    • Food and nutrition

      Rule .18(5) - Refrigeration: (5) Refrigeration. All perishable and potentially hazardous foods shall be refrigerated at a temperature of forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit or below and served promptly after cooking. Freezer temperature shall be maintained at zero (0) degrees Fahrenheit or below.

    • Food and nutrition

      Rule .18(4) - Kitchen Lights: (4) Kitchen lights shall be shielded.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .06(6) - Bathrooms supplies: (6) Supplies. Bathrooms shall be within easy reach of children and equipped with soap, toilet tissue and single-use towels or cloth towels used only once between launderings.

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 Around The Sun Tykes

Is Around The Sun Tykes licensed?

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

When was Around The Sun Tykes last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Around The Sun Tykes had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 3 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 Around The Sun Tykes care for?

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

Does Around The Sun Tykes accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Around The Sun Tykes' hours?

Every day, 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Around The Sun Tykes cost?

Weekly tuition from $120 to $200, as it lists it.

What is Around The Sun Tykes' phone number?

(762) 418-8978.

Where is Around The Sun Tykes?

5762 Milgen Rd, Columbus, GA 31907. The nearest other daycare we list is Waddell Elementary, 0.3 miles away.

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