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Bell Family Branch YMCA

281 Opal Street Extension, Hartwell, GA 30643
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$128

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About Bell Family Branch YMCA

Bell Family Branch YMCA is a licensed child care center in Hartwell, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bell Family Branch YMCA has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Hart County has a median price of $128 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.
Hart 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 Bell Family Branch YMCA

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-36906
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Transportation 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. May 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Transportation

      Rule .36(4)(f)1. - Child Passenger Restraints: 1. All children transported in a vehicle provided by or used by the Center shall be secured in a child passenger restraining system or seat safety belt in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations. The child passenger restraining system and seat safety belts must be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's directions for such system and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions with respect to restraining, seating or positioning the child being transported in the vehicle.

    • 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(4) - Fence-playground: Fence or Approved Barriers. Playgrounds shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by a four (4) foot or higher secure fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.

  2. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Transportation

      Rule .36(7)(c)2. - Load/Unload Accounted For: The driver or other designated person shall immediately document in writing, with a check or other mark/symbol to account for each child listed on the passenger transportation checklist each time a child enters and exits the vehicle. The driver or other designated staff person shall document in writing with a different mark/symbol to account for each child listed on the passenger transportation checklist who was not present on the vehicle for any reason. An explanation shall be documented in writing whenever a child is transported to a field trip site but is not present on the return trip to the Center.

    • Transportation

      Rule .36(7)(b) - Emergency Medical Information: (b) Emergency Medical Information. An emergency medical information record must be maintained in the vehicle for each child being transported. The emergency medical information record for each child shall include a listing of the child's full name, date of birth, allergies, special medical needs and conditions, current prescribed medications that the child is required to take on a daily basis for a chronic condition, the name and telephone number of the child's doctor, the local medical facility that the Center uses in the area where the Center is located and the telephone numbers where the Parents can be reached.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(3) - Staff Training-Health and Safety Orientation

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .14(3) - First Aid Kit: (3) Supplies. Each building of the Center and any vehicle used by the Center for transportation of children shall have a first aid kit which shall at least contain: scissors; tweezers; gauze pads; adhesive tape; thermometer; band-aids, assorted sizes; antibacterial ointment; insect-sting preparation; an antiseptic cleansing solution; triangular bandages; rubber gloves; protective eye wear; a protective face mask; and cold pack. The first aid kit, together with a first aid instruction manual which must be kept with the kit at all times, shall be stored so that it is not accessible to children but is easily accessible to Staff.

  4. May 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .25(3) - Clean, free of debris, good repair: (3) Cleanliness. The Center and surrounding premises shall be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

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 Bell Family Branch YMCA

Is Bell Family Branch YMCA licensed?

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

When was Bell Family Branch YMCA last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bell Family Branch YMCA had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 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 Bell Family Branch YMCA care for?

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

Does Bell Family Branch YMCA accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bell Family Branch YMCA's hours?

Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bell Family Branch YMCA cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (706) 856-9622 to ask.

What is Bell Family Branch YMCA's phone number?

(706) 856-9622.

Where is Bell Family Branch YMCA?

281 Opal Street Extension, Hartwell, GA 30643. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Promises of Hartwell, 1 miles away.

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