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Bemiss Academy Preschool

5111 Bemiss Road, Valdosta, GA 31605
licensed capacity
167
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$60
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About Bemiss Academy Preschool

Bemiss Academy Preschool is a licensed child care center in Valdosta, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 167 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and infant care. It lists weekly tuition from $60 to $200.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
167 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Daycare: Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Saturday & Sunday Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsMilitary Childcare Aware Assistance
DiscountsFamily Discount (off 2nd Sibling) $5.00 Off
Licensed capacity167 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bemiss Academy Preschool lists weekly tuition from $60 to $200. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Lowndes County has a median price of $143 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
1 year-olds$180
2 year-olds$175
3 year-olds$165
4year-olds$160
5 year-olds +$160
6 weeks-12 months$200
Showing 6 of 9 · Show all 9
Before and After School Care$90
Before School Care OR Afterschool Only$60
Special Needs Children$200
Registration fee of $95.00 for 1 child$95
Registration fee for 2 children$150
Registration fee for 3 or more children$195
Drop-In Rate (per day)$50 a day
9 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Lowndes 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 Bemiss Academy Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
167 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-46538
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Sep 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  6. May 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Apr 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jan 31, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 31, 2023VisitNo 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 Bemiss Academy Preschool

Is Bemiss Academy Preschool licensed?

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

When was Bemiss Academy Preschool last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bemiss Academy Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 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 Bemiss Academy Preschool care for?

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

Does Bemiss Academy Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bemiss Academy Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bemiss Academy Preschool cost?

Weekly tuition from $60 to $200, as it lists it.

What is Bemiss Academy Preschool's phone number?

(229) 474-4004.

Where is Bemiss Academy Preschool?

5111 Bemiss Road, Valdosta, GA 31605. The nearest other daycare we list is Stephanie M. Newman, 1.1 miles away.

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