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Charlton County Head Start

244 Mary M. Bethune Drive, Folkston, GA 315375.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
94
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$109
Call (912) 496-3041Directions

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About Charlton County Head Start

Charlton County Head Start is a licensed child care center in Folkston, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 94 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
94 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 2:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity94 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Charlton County Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Charlton 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.
Charlton 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 Charlton County Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
94 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-51065
See the state's record

Summary

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

No rules cited on any of 6 visits

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. Feb 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 31, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 24, 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 Charlton County Head Start

Is Charlton County Head Start licensed?

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

When was Charlton County Head Start last inspected?

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

Has Charlton County Head Start had rules cited by the state?

No. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists no cited rules in its 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 Charlton County Head Start care for?

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

Does Charlton County Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Charlton County Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 2:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Charlton County Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (912) 496-3041 to ask.

What is Charlton County Head Start's phone number?

(912) 496-3041.

Where is Charlton County Head Start?

244 Mary M. Bethune Drive, Folkston, GA 31537. The nearest other daycare we list is Roberson Day Care, 1.1 miles away.

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