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Deborah Gaither

Decatur, GA 30032 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$163
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About Deborah Gaither

Deborah Gaither is a licensed home daycare in Decatur, 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, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

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.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 11 PM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

Monday3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Tuesday3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Wednesday3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Thursday3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Friday3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Deborah Gaither has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in DeKalb County has a median price of $163 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.
DeKalb County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$205
Home daycare$163

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$153

Preschool

Center$179
Home daycare$154

School age

Center$82
Home daycare$77

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 Deborah Gaither

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Learning Home license
Capacity
6 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#FR-66556
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: 3 rules cited

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Transportation 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. Sep 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .13(2)(d) - Fencing-Outside Play Areas/Swimming Pools/Non-hazardous Material (Recite-Not Met): (d) Such outside play areas shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by fencing or other barriers at least four feet in height and approved by the department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children. A fence shall be provided around swimming pools to make them inaccessible when not in use.

    • Transportation

      Rule .11(2)(k) - Vehicle - Child Restraints: (k) When transported in a vehicle by the Provider or a Home's employee, children shall be restrained by either individual seat belts or appropriate child restraints in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations.

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

  2. Apr 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .13(2)(d) - Fencing-Outside Play Areas/Swimming Pools/Non-hazardous Material: (d) Such outside play areas shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by fencing or other barriers at least four feet in height and approved by the department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children. A fence shall be provided around swimming pools to make them inaccessible when not in use.

    • Safety and hazards

      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.

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 Deborah Gaither

Is Deborah Gaither licensed?

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

When was Deborah Gaither last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Deborah Gaither 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 Deborah Gaither care for?

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

Does Deborah Gaither accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Deborah Gaither's hours?

Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Deborah Gaither cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (404) 786-3037 to ask.

What is Deborah Gaither's phone number?

(404) 786-3037.

Where is Deborah Gaither?

Decatur, GA 30032. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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