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Early Childhood Academy

323 Church Street, Thomson, GA 30824
licensed capacity
167
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$143

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About Early Childhood Academy

Early Childhood Academy is a licensed child care center in Thomson, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 167 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
167 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity167 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Childhood Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McDuffie 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.
McDuffie 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 Early Childhood Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
167 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-62918
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 9, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule .32(7) - Supervision-Watchful Oversight: (7) Supervision. Children shall be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

    • Safe sleep

      Rule .30(1)(a)3 - Crib Sheet: 3. Crib Sheet. Each crib shall have only an individual, tight-fitting sheet which is changed daily or more often as needed and prior to a change of occupant.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(8) - Fall Zones and Surfacing: (8) Fall Zones and Surfacing. Climbing and swinging equipment shall have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .10(4) - Diaper Changing surface: (4) If diapers are changed on a diaper changing surface, the surface shall be smooth, nonporous, and equipped with a guard or rails to prevent falls. Between each diaper change, the diaper changing surface shall be cleaned with a disinfectant and dried with a single-use disposable towel.

  2. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 12, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule .32(7) - Supervision-Watchful Oversight: (7) Supervision. Children shall be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

  5. Jul 8, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule .32(7) - Supervision-Watchful Oversight: (7) Supervision. Children shall be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

  6. Mar 24, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule .03(9) - Rough play: (9) Staff shall not engage in, or allow children or other adults to engage in, activities that could be detrimental to a child’s health or well-being, such as but not limited to, horse play, rough play, wrestling, and picking up a child in a manner that could cause injury.

  8. Feb 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule .32(7) - Supervision-Watchful Oversight: (7) Supervision. Children shall be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

  10. Jan 8, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule .03(9) - Rough play: (9) Staff shall not engage in, or allow children or other adults to engage in, activities that could be detrimental to a child’s health or well-being, such as but not limited to, horse play, rough play, wrestling, and picking up a child in a manner that could cause injury.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .03(8) - Individual Attention: (8) Individual Attention. Personnel shall provide individual attention to each child. Examples include, but are not limited to: responding promptly to the child's distress signals and need for comfort; playing with and talking to the children; and providing and assisting the child with personal care in a manner appropriate to the child's age level, i.e., providing the child privacy in dressing, diapering and toileting functions as the developmental age of the child dictates.

Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Dec 11, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  2. Nov 12, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .12(4) - Equipment/Furniture-Secured: (4) Equipment and furniture shall be secured if it is of a weight or mass that could cause injury from tipping, falling, or being pulled or pushed over. Potentially unstable equipment and furniture that might injure a child if not secured include, but are not limited to, televisions, chests of drawers, bookcases, shelving, cabinets and fish tanks. Examples of items not required to be secured include, but are not limited to, child-sized tables and chairs, rocking chairs, and cribs.

  4. Apr 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jun 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 17, 2022Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  9. Nov 9, 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 Early Childhood Academy

Is Early Childhood Academy licensed?

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

When was Early Childhood Academy last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Childhood Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 of 15 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 Early Childhood Academy care for?

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

Does Early Childhood Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Early Childhood Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Early Childhood Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (706) 595-0403 to ask.

What is Early Childhood Academy's phone number?

(706) 595-0403.

Where is Early Childhood Academy?

323 Church Street, Thomson, GA 30824. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Beginners Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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