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Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center

202 Carlton Street, Athens, GA 30602
licensed capacity
101
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$143

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About Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center

Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center is a licensed child care center in Athens, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 101 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
101 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity101 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Clarke County has a median price of $143 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.
Clarke 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 Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
101 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CCLC-22085
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: 3 rules cited

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

  • Background checks 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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. Jun 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(9) - Playground-Safe/Clean: (9) Safety and Upkeep of Playground. Playgrounds shall be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .19(1) - License capacity-35 square feet: (1) Usable Space Per Child. A Center's License capacity is based upon its size. A Center must have thirty-five (35) square feet of usable space per child. Kitchens, bathrooms, closets, halls, storage areas or rooms, offices, rooms designated for Staff use, other single use areas and space occupied by adult size furniture shall be excluded in determining usable space.

    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(j) - Portability-Records Check Determination: (j) Portability for Directors, Employees and Provisional Employees, excluding Students-in-Training. Only the most recently issued determination letter is eligible for portability and must be ported electronically. A Center may accept a satisfactory Fingerprint Records Check Determination letter or a satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination letter issued by the Department if the Records Check Clearance Date is within the preceding 12 months from the hire date, the individual has not had a lapse of employment from the child care industry that lasted for 180 days (6 months) or longer, and the Center does not know or reasonably should not know that the individual's satisfactory status has changed.

  2. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule .09(1)(l)3. - New Comprehensive Records Check Determination required: 3. At least once every five years; and

    • 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.

  5. Jun 7, 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 Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center

Is Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center licensed?

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

When was Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 4 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 Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center care for?

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

Does Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center's hours?

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

How much does Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (706) 542-4929 to ask.

What is Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center's phone number?

(706) 542-4929.

Where is Child Development Lab at the McPhaul Center?

202 Carlton Street, Athens, GA 30602. The nearest other daycare we list is Barrow Elementary, 0.6 miles away.

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