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First Baptist Preschool

221 S. Lee Street, Americus, GA 317095.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$109
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About First Baptist Preschool

First Baptist Preschool is a licensed child care center in Americus, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-based

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks of age to four years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 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
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:30 am-5:30 pm (Monday - Friday)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks of age to four years old
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (First Baptist Church - Christian principles based on the Bible)
Daily lifeSnacks provided
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Baptist Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sumter 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.
Sumter 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 First Baptist Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-23246
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Health, medication and illness 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. Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 30, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .17(7) - Handwashing-Children: (7) Handwashing, Children. Children's hands shall be washed with soap and warm running water: immediately upon arrival for care; when moving from one child care group to another, and upon re-entering the child care area after outside play; before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, or playing in water; after toileting and diapering, playing in sand, touching animals or pets, and contact with bodily fluids such as, but not limited to, mucus, saliva, vomit or blood; and after contamination by any other means.

  7. Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 14, 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 First Baptist Preschool

Is First Baptist Preschool licensed?

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

When was First Baptist Preschool last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Baptist Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 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 First Baptist Preschool care for?

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

Does First Baptist Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Baptist Preschool'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 First Baptist Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (229) 924-2525 to ask.

What is First Baptist Preschool's phone number?

(229) 924-2525.

Where is First Baptist Preschool?

221 S. Lee Street, Americus, GA 31709. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginnings, 0.1 miles away.

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