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Bright Start Preschool #1

109 S Barack Obama Blvd, Valdosta, GA 31601
licensed capacity
184
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$143
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About Bright Start Preschool #1

Bright Start Preschool #1 is a licensed child care center in Valdosta, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 184 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 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.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
184 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity184 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Start Preschool #1 has not listed its tuition. 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).

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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 Bright Start Preschool #1

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
184 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-50426
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Transportation 1
  • 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. Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 7, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .25(3) - Clean, free of debris, good repair (Recite-Not Met): (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.

  5. Nov 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Transportation

      Rule .36(7)(c) - Passenger Transportation Checklists: (c) Passenger Transportation Checklists. A passenger transportation checklist, provided by or in a format approved by the Department, shall be used to account for each child during transportation. A separate passenger checklist shall be used for each vehicle.

    • 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .25(13) - Indoor Storage-Hazards: (13) Indoor Storage Areas. Potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies shall be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children. Examples of items to be stored include non-food related products under pressure in aerosol dispensing cans, flammable and corrosive materials, cleaning supplies, poisons, insecticides, office supplies and industrial-sized or commercial buckets with a capacity of three gallons or more or any other similar device with rigid sides which would not tip over if a toddler fell into the container head first.

  6. Oct 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 19, 2022InspectionNo 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 Start Preschool #1

Is Bright Start Preschool #1 licensed?

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

When was Bright Start Preschool #1 last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Start Preschool #1 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 Bright Start Preschool #1 care for?

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

Does Bright Start Preschool #1 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bright Start Preschool #1's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Start Preschool #1 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (229) 333-0018 to ask.

What is Bright Start Preschool #1's phone number?

(229) 333-0018.

Where is Bright Start Preschool #1?

109 S Barack Obama Blvd, Valdosta, GA 31601.

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