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Buddy Bear Academy

308 Dewey Mcglamry Road, Fitzgerald, GA 317505.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$109

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About Buddy Bear Academy

Buddy Bear Academy is a licensed child care center in Fitzgerald, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 34 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens 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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Buddy Bear Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ben Hill County has a median price of $109 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 Buddy Bear Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-51070
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .10(4) - Diaper Changing surface: (4) If diapers are changed on a diaper changing surface, the surface shall be smooth, nonporous, and equipped with a guard or rails to prevent falls. Between each diaper change, the diaper changing surface shall be cleaned with a disinfectant and dried with a single-use disposable towel.

    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(c) - Employee - satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination: (1)(c) A Center must ensure that every Employee 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 Employee 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.

  3. May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Rule .18(2) - Food prep area (Recite-Not Met): (2) Food Preparation Areas. Each Center shall have a designated space for food preparation separate from rooms used by children and in an area not used for diaper changing. The area shall be kept clean and free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles and grease deposits. Food preparation surface areas shall be nonporous with no unsealed cracks or seams.

  5. Mar 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(3) - Staff Training-Health and Safety Orientation

    • Food and nutrition

      Rule .18(2) - Food prep area: (2) Food Preparation Areas. Each Center shall have a designated space for food preparation separate from rooms used by children and in an area not used for diaper changing. The area shall be kept clean and free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles and grease deposits. Food preparation surface areas shall be nonporous with no unsealed cracks or seams.

    • Food and nutrition

      Rule .15(5) - Menu requirements: (5) Menus. The Center shall provide a menu listing all meals and snacks to be served during the current week except for School-age Centers where the food may be provided by the Parent(s) by agreement between the School-age Center and the Parents. Substitutions shall be recorded on the posted menu. Menus shall be retained at the Center for six (6) months.

    • 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. Dec 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 20, 2023Inspection3 rules 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.

    • 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.

    • Food and nutrition

      Rule .18(7) - Storage Areas, containers: (7) Storage Areas. Each Center shall have a designated space for storage of food and kitchen items. The area shall be kept clean and free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles and grease deposits.

  8. Apr 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 13, 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 Buddy Bear Academy

Is Buddy Bear Academy licensed?

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

When was Buddy Bear Academy last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Buddy Bear Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 6 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 Buddy Bear Academy care for?

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

Does Buddy Bear Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Buddy Bear Academy's hours?

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

How much does Buddy Bear Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (229) 423-7788 to ask.

What is Buddy Bear Academy's phone number?

(229) 423-7788.

Where is Buddy Bear Academy?

308 Dewey Mcglamry Road, Fitzgerald, GA 31750.

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