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Ellen M. Carter

Talbotton, GA 31827 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$103

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About Ellen M. Carter

Ellen M. Carter is a licensed home daycare in Talbotton, 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, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 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
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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

Ellen M. Carter has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Talbot County has a median price of $103 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.
Talbot 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 Ellen M. Carter

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-18387
See the state's record

Summary

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

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .07(9)(a) - Training-Annual - 10 hours approved training: (a) Every calendar year, after the first year of employment, the Provider, Provisional Employees and Employees shall attend ten (10) clock hours of diverse training which is offered by an accredited college, university or vocational program or other Department-approved source.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .07(8)(a) - Training/CPR/First Aid: (a) Every Provider, Provisional Employee and Employee with direct care responsibilities shall have current evidence of successful completion of a biennial training program in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in pediatric first aid which have been offered by certified or licensed health care professionals or trainers. Such training must be completed by the Provider prior to initial licensure. Training must be completed within 9045 days from the date of hire for Provisional Employees and Employees. Current and valid evidence of the successful completion of such training shall be maintained on the Home’s premises.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .07(7)(a)-(j) - New - Health and Safety Orientation Training

  2. Aug 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .13(2)(c) - Climbing/Swinging Equipment-Fall Zone/Resilient Surface (Recite-Not Met): (c) Climbing and swinging equipment that are not portable shall have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment, which is adequately maintained by the Family Child Care Learning Home to assure continuing resiliency.

  6. Sep 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .13(2)(c) - Climbing/Swinging Equipment-Fall Zone/Resilient Surface (Recite-Not Met): (c) Climbing and swinging equipment that are not portable shall have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment, which is adequately maintained by the Family Child Care Learning Home to assure continuing resiliency.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .11(2)(c) - Drills- Fire/Tornado/Other (Recite-Not Met): (c) Documentation of drills required by these rules shall be maintained in the Home. The Home 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 Home shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.

  7. Jan 18, 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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Questions about Ellen M. Carter

Is Ellen M. Carter licensed?

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

When was Ellen M. Carter last inspected?

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

Has Ellen M. Carter had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 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 Ellen M. Carter care for?

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

Does Ellen M. Carter accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ellen M. Carter's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ellen M. Carter cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (706) 674-2398 to ask.

What is Ellen M. Carter's phone number?

(706) 674-2398.

Where is Ellen M. Carter?

Talbotton, GA 31827. 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).