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Clay County Head Start

155 Wilson Street, Suite 4, Fort Gaines, GA 39851
licensed capacity
25
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$109

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About Clay County Head Start

Clay County Head Start is a licensed child care center in Fort Gaines, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 25 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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

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

InfantsOpens before 7 AM

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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
25 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity25 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
25 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CCLC-38768
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 23, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Feb 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(5)(b)1. - New - Annual Training - Language & Literacy

    • 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.

  2. Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule .24(1) - Personnel Records: (1) A Center must maintain a personnel file on the Director, all Employees, Provisional Employees, Personnel, Staff, Students-in-Training, Volunteers, Clerical, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and other Support Staff for the duration of the term of employment plus one calendar year, and it shall contain the following: identifying information to include: name, date of birth, social security number, current address and current telephone number; employment history; as applicable to the position held: evidence of education and qualifying work experience; evidence of all training required by these rules which shall include: title of training, date of training, trainer's signature, location of training and number of clock hours obtained; a statement completed by the staff member that the information provided is true and accurate; any other records required by these rules; and, as applicable to the position held, evidence of required orientation including date and signature of person providing the orientation;

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .21(3) - Fire/Tornado Drills: (3) The Center 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 Center shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.

  4. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .25(8) - Outlets: (8) Electrical Outlets. Except in School-age Centers, all unused electrical outlets within reach of children shall have protective caps specifically designed to prohibit children from placing anything in the receptacle. Electrical outlets in use which the children can reach shall be made inaccessible to the children.

  6. Aug 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 14, 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 Clay County Head Start

Is Clay County Head Start licensed?

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

When was Clay County Head Start last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on February 23, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 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 Clay County Head Start care for?

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

Does Clay County Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Clay County Head Start's hours?

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

How much does Clay County Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (706) 577-6430 to ask.

What is Clay County Head Start's phone number?

(706) 577-6430.

Where is Clay County Head Start?

155 Wilson Street, Suite 4, Fort Gaines, GA 39851. The nearest other daycare we list is Clay County Elementary School, 0.9 miles away.

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