Christine M. Lewis
Albany, GA 31701 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Beginning Steps Daycare & Learning Center #2
- licensed capacity
- 22
- open each week
- 7 days
- a week, county median
- $143
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About
About Beginning Steps Daycare & Learning Center #2
Beginning Steps Daycare & Learning Center #2 is a licensed child care center in Albany, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 22 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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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
- 22 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 22 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Beginning Steps Daycare & Learning Center #2 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Beginning Steps Daycare & Learning Center #2
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Learning Center license
- Capacity
- 22 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #CCLC-62068
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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- Jul 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Rule .07(5) - Pacifiers and other attachments around neck (Recite-Not Met): (5) Hazardous Items. Children shall not be permitted to wear around their necks or attach to their clothing pacifiers or other hazardous items.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Rule .07(5) - Pacifiers and other attachments around neck: (5) Hazardous Items. Children shall not be permitted to wear around their necks or attach to their clothing pacifiers or other hazardous items.
- Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
Rule .33(3) - Staff Training-Health and Safety Orientation
Rule .30(1)(a)3 - Crib Sheet: 3. Crib Sheet. Each crib shall have only an individual, tight-fitting sheet which is changed daily or more often as needed and prior to a change of occupant.
Rule .15(5) - Menu requirements: (5) Menus. The Center shall provide a menu listing all meals and snacks to be served during the current week except for School-age Centers where the food may be provided by the Parent(s) by agreement between the School-age Center and the Parents. Substitutions shall be recorded on the posted menu. Menus shall be retained at the Center for six (6) months.
Oct 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
Rule .08(7) - Release of children: (7) The Center shall ensure that children are only released to authorized person(s), and Center Staff shall take necessary steps to determine that any such person(s) presenting to pick up a child in care is authorized by the Parent(s) of the child and that person matches the identifying information provided by the Parent.
- Sep 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Beginning Steps Daycare & Learning Center #2
Is Beginning Steps Daycare & Learning Center #2 licensed?
Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Beginning Steps Daycare & Learning Center #2 last inspected?
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Beginning Steps Daycare & Learning Center #2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 7 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 Beginning Steps Daycare & Learning Center #2 care for?
22, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Beginning Steps Daycare & Learning Center #2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Beginning Steps Daycare & Learning Center #2's hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Beginning Steps Daycare & Learning Center #2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (229) 449-4744 to ask.
What is Beginning Steps Daycare & Learning Center #2's phone number?
(229) 449-4744.
Where is Beginning Steps Daycare & Learning Center #2?
806 Cherry Avenue, Albany, GA 31701. The nearest other daycare we list is Family Literacy Connection, 0.1 miles away.