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Ben Hill County Head Start

410 E. Altamaha Street, Fitzgerald, GA 31750
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$102

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About Ben Hill County Head Start

Ben Hill County Head Start is a licensed child care center in Fitzgerald, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

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
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ben Hill County Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Ben Hill County has a median price of $102 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.
Ben Hill County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$109
Home daycare$103

Toddler

Center$102
Home daycare$97

Preschool

Center$102
Home daycare$97

School age

Center$55
Home daycare$45

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 Ben Hill County Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-28049
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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See all 9 visits
  1. May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule .24(1) - Personnel Records: (1) A Center must maintain a personnel file on the Director, all Employees, Provisional Employees, Personnel, Staff, Students-in-Training, Volunteers, Clerical, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and other Support Staff for the duration of the term of employment plus one calendar year, and it shall contain the following: identifying information to include: name, date of birth, social security number, current address and current telephone number; employment history; as applicable to the position held: evidence of education and qualifying work experience; evidence of all training required by these rules which shall include: title of training, date of training, trainer's signature, location of training and number of clock hours obtained; a statement completed by the staff member that the information provided is true and accurate; any other records required by these rules; and, as applicable to the position held, evidence of required orientation including date and signature of person providing the orientation;

  3. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 14, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(4) - Staff training-food preparation and nutrition training: (4) Food Preparation and Nutrition Training. Within the first year of employment, the Director and the person primarily responsible for food preparation shall receive four (4) clock hours of training in food nutrition planning, preparation, serving, proper dish washing and food storage.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .26(9) - Playground-Safe/Clean (Recite-Not Met): (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.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule .03(2) - Lesson Plans/ Equipment/Materials: (2) Current lesson plans shall be kept on site and reflect appropriate instruction practices and activities to support children’s development. The center shall have sufficient and varied play and learning equipment and materials to support the above program of activities in all developmental areas.

  6. Oct 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  7. May 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  9. Oct 24, 2022VisitNo 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 Ben Hill County Head Start

Is Ben Hill County Head Start licensed?

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

When was Ben Hill County Head Start last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ben Hill County Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 5 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 Ben Hill County Head Start care for?

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

Does Ben Hill County Head Start accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Ben Hill County Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ben Hill County Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (229) 423-3191 to ask.

What is Ben Hill County Head Start's phone number?

(229) 423-3191.

Where is Ben Hill County Head Start?

410 E. Altamaha Street, Fitzgerald, GA 31750. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids N Motion Learning Center 2, 0.3 miles away.

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