First Step Learning Academy
750 Haskell Ward Drive, Griffin, GA
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Chaketa L. Maddox is a licensed home daycare in Griffin, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Chaketa L. Maddox has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Spalding County has a median price of $130 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 17 rules in all
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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Rule .13(2)(a) - Outside grounds/play area free from hazard: (a) Outside play areas shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to exposed sharp edges of concrete or equipment, broken glass, debris, open drainage ditches, holes and stagnant water.
Rule .11(2)(c) - Drills- Fire/Tornado/Other: (c) Documentation of drills required by these rules shall be maintained in the Home. The Home shall conduct drills for fire, tornado, and other emergency situations. The fire drills will be conducted monthly and tornado and other emergency situation drills will be conducted every six months. The Home shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.
Rule .10(8) - Food restrictions/Not accessible: (8) Restrictions. Food shall be served according to manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. Foods that are associated with young children’s choking incidents, such as, but not limited to, peanuts, hot dogs, raw carrots, popcorn, fish with bones, cheese cubes, grapes and any other food that is of similar shape and size of the trachea/windpipe shall not be served to the children less than four (4) years of age. Children older than four (4) years of age may be served these foods provided that the foods are cut in such a way as to minimize choking. Food shall not be accessible or served to children until it has been chopped, diced, cut or mashed and is appropriate for each child’s age and individual eating, chewing and swallowing ability.
Rule .08(2) - Immunization Record (Recite-Not Met): (2) Such records shall include evidence of age-appropriate immunizations, or a signed affidavit certifying that the required immunizations conflict with the religious belief of the Parent or a physician statement that immunization is contraindicated. Evidence of immunizations or required documentation shall be on file for each Child upon admission to the Home or within 30 days thereafter.
Rule .08(9) - Document arrival/departure (Recite-Not Met): (9) Documenting the Child’s arrival and departure. The Parent or person(s) authorized by the Parent to drop off and pick up the Child will document each time the Parent or authorized person drops off and picks up the Child. The documentation shall include at least the following information: the date , the Child’s name, the arrival and departure times, and the signature or initials of the Parent or authorized person and shall be made available to the Department in printed or written form upon request.
Rule .08(2) - Immunization Record: (2) Such records shall include evidence of age-appropriate immunizations, or a signed affidavit certifying that the required immunizations conflict with the religious belief of the Parent or a physician statement that immunization is contraindicated. Evidence of immunizations or required documentation shall be on file for each Child upon admission to the Home or within 30 days thereafter.
Rule .07(9)(b)1 - Annual Training - Language & Literacy: (b) The annual ten (10) clock hours of training shall include the following: 1. At least two (2) hours in evidence based, developmentally appropriate language and literacy practices;
Rule .07(9)(a) - Training-Annual - 10 hours approved training: (a) Every calendar year, after the first year of employment, the Provider, Provisional Employees and Employees shall attend ten (10) clock hours of diverse training which is offered by an accredited college, university or vocational program or other Department-approved source.
Rule .19(1)(b)1 - Cot and mat construction (Recite-Not Met): 1. Cot and Mat Construction. Cots and mats shall be of sound construction and of sufficient size to accommodate comfortably the size and weight of the child. Mats must be in good repair, washable, covered with waterproof material and at least two inches (2") thick.
Rule .11(2)(f) - Hazardous Items Inaccessible (Recite-Not Met): (f) Poisons, medicines, cleaning agents, razors, aerosol cans and other potential hazardous materials shall be stored out of reach of children or in locked cabinets.
Rule .10(3) - Infant Feeding Plan (Recite-Not Met): (3) Feeding of Infants and Children. A signed written feeding plan for children less than one (1) year of age shall be obtained from Parent(s). Instructions from the Parent(s) shall be updated regularly as new foods are added or other dietary changes are made. The feeding plan shall be posted in the main child care area and must include the child's feeding schedule, the amount of formula or breast milk to be given, instructions for the introduction of solid foods, the amount of food to be given and notation of any type(s) of commercially premixed formula which may not be used in an emergency because of food allergies.
Rule .08(9) - Document arrival/departure (Recite-Not Met): (9) Documenting the Child’s arrival and departure. The Parent or person(s) authorized by the Parent to drop off and pick up the Child will document each time the Parent or authorized person drops off and picks up the Child. The documentation shall include at least the following information: the date , the Child’s name, the arrival and departure times, and the signature or initials of the Parent or authorized person and shall be made available to the Department in printed or written form upon request.
Rule .19(1)(b)1 - Cot and mat construction: 1. Cot and Mat Construction. Cots and mats shall be of sound construction and of sufficient size to accommodate comfortably the size and weight of the child. Mats must be in good repair, washable, covered with waterproof material and at least two inches (2") thick.
Rule .11(2)(f) - Hazardous Items Inaccessible: (f) Poisons, medicines, cleaning agents, razors, aerosol cans and other potential hazardous materials shall be stored out of reach of children or in locked cabinets.
Rule .10(3) - Infant Feeding Plan: (3) Feeding of Infants and Children. A signed written feeding plan for children less than one (1) year of age shall be obtained from Parent(s). Instructions from the Parent(s) shall be updated regularly as new foods are added or other dietary changes are made. The feeding plan shall be posted in the main child care area and must include the child's feeding schedule, the amount of formula or breast milk to be given, instructions for the introduction of solid foods, the amount of food to be given and notation of any type(s) of commercially premixed formula which may not be used in an emergency because of food allergies.
Rule .08(9) - Document arrival/departure: (9) Documenting the Child’s arrival and departure. The Parent or person(s) authorized by the Parent to drop off and pick up the Child will document each time the Parent or authorized person drops off and picks up the Child. The documentation shall include at least the following information: the date , the Child’s name, the arrival and departure times, and the signature or initials of the Parent or authorized person and shall be made available to the Department in printed or written form upon request.
Rule .11(1)(j) - Childrens Handwashing: (j) Children's hands shall be washed with liquid soap and warm running water immediately upon arrival for the day and re-entering the child care area after outside play; before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, and playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, contact with bodily fluids such as, but not limited to, mucus, saliva, vomit or blood, and after contamination by any other means.
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750 Haskell Ward Drive, Griffin, GA
Griffin, GA 30223 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Griffin, GA 30223 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Griffin, GA 30223 · infants to toddlers · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Griffin, GA 30223 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Griffin, GA 30223 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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FAQ
Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (678) 572-4145 to ask.
(678) 572-4145.
Griffin, GA 30223. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.