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Bright Beginnings Academy Childcare Center

1850 Timothy Road, Athens, GA 30606
licensed capacity
156
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$143
Call (706) 850-9141Directions

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About

About Bright Beginnings Academy Childcare Center

Bright Beginnings Academy Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Athens, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 156 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

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

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
156 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity156 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings Academy Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Clarke 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.
Clarke 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 Bright Beginnings Academy Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
156 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-52682
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • 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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  1. Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  2. Nov 22, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(l)3. - New Comprehensive Records Check Determination required: 3. At least once every five years; and

    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(b) - Director - satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination: (1)(b) A Center must ensure that every Director has a valid and current satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination on file prior to being present at the Center while any child is present for care or before an individual age 17 or older resides in the Center. The Comprehensive Records Check Determination must have a Records Check Clearance Date that is no older than the preceding 12 months of the hire date; provided, however, if the Director has had a lapse of employment from the child care industry that lasted for 180 days (6 months) or longer, a new satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination is required.

  4. Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 22, 2023InspectionNo 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 Bright Beginnings Academy Childcare Center

Is Bright Beginnings Academy Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Bright Beginnings Academy Childcare Center last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings Academy Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 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 Bright Beginnings Academy Childcare Center care for?

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

Does Bright Beginnings Academy Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Beginnings Academy Childcare Center's hours?

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

How much does Bright Beginnings Academy Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (706) 850-9141 to ask.

What is Bright Beginnings Academy Childcare Center's phone number?

(706) 850-9141.

Where is Bright Beginnings Academy Childcare Center?

1850 Timothy Road, Athens, GA 30606. The nearest other daycare we list is Clarke County - Timothy Road Elementary School, 0.1 miles away.

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