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Bright Beginnings

200 South Lee Street, Americus, GA 317095.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
110
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$245
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About Bright Beginnings

Bright Beginnings is a licensed child care center in Americus, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with drop-in / hourly care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $245 to $265.

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.

InfantsFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 4 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Licensed capacity
110 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 4 years
ProgramsDrop-in / hourly care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (First Methodist Church)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity110 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Beginnings lists monthly tuition from $245 to $265. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sumter County has a median price of $109 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
tuition (2 years to 4 years)$245
tuition (6 weeks to 1 year) Morning Session (5 Mornings) 8:00am to 12:15pm$265
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
extended day (6 weeks to 4 years) 3 or more days per week, 12:15pm to 5:15pm$15
extended day (6 weeks to 4 years) less than 3 days per week$18
Registration, six weeks to three years old, June through July summer session$65
Registration Fee, infant to three years old, August through May school year$230
Drop-In (Morning Session), children enrolled but not receiving full-time care$25 a day
Drop-In (Extended Day)$35 a day
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Sumter 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 Bright Beginnings

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
110 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CCLC-50045
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 2 rules cited

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

  • Safe sleep 2
  • Safety and hazards 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, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Rule .30(2)(c) - Sleep in safety-approved cribs: (c) Infants shall not sleep in equipment other than safety-approved cribs, such as, but not limited to, a car safety seat, bouncy seat, highchair, or swing. Infants who arrive at the Center asleep or fall asleep in such equipment, on the floor or elsewhere, shall be transferred to a safety-approved crib.

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

  2. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      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.

  4. Jul 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 12, 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

Is Bright Beginnings licensed?

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

When was Bright Beginnings last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Beginnings 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 care for?

110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Bright Beginnings accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Beginnings' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Beginnings cost?

Monthly tuition from $245 to $265, as it lists it.

What is Bright Beginnings' phone number?

(229) 924-5419.

Where is Bright Beginnings?

200 South Lee Street, Americus, GA 31709. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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