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Franklin County Head Start/Pre-K (Hartwell Road)

84 Hartwell Road, Lavonia, GA 305535.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
253
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$102

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About Franklin County Head Start/Pre-K (Hartwell Road)

Franklin County Head Start/Pre-K (Hartwell Road) is a licensed child care center in Lavonia, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 253 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:40 AM to 2:30 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
7:40 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
253 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:40 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday7:40 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday7:40 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday7:40 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday7:40 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity253 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Franklin County Head Start/Pre-K (Hartwell Road) has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Franklin County has a median price of $102 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.
Franklin 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 Franklin County Head Start/Pre-K (Hartwell Road)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
253 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#CCLC-669
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 2 rules cited

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

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Other rules 3

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 8, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

    • Other rules

      Rule .16(f) - Amendment Requests (Recite-Not Met): (f) Amended License. If there is a change in the name of the program or Center, changes in the ages of the children to be served, an increase in the regular hours of operation such that the Center would be providing evening or night-time care in addition to day-time care, changes in the services provided, additions to or changes in the use of the building by the licensed Center, an application for an amended License shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the change, except in the case of an emergency. If an emergency situation arises which makes it impossible to give thirty (30) days' notice, the management of the Center shall notify the Department by telephone and shall submit an application for an amended License as soon as management becomes aware of the change that will be necessitated by the emergency situation. In no case, however, shall a new owner operate the Center without first securing a new License or Permit from the Department.

  2. Oct 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Rule .16(f) - Amendment Requests (Recite-Not Met): (f) Amended License. If there is a change in the name of the program or Center, changes in the ages of the children to be served, an increase in the regular hours of operation such that the Center would be providing evening or night-time care in addition to day-time care, changes in the services provided, additions to or changes in the use of the building by the licensed Center, an application for an amended License shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the change, except in the case of an emergency. If an emergency situation arises which makes it impossible to give thirty (30) days' notice, the management of the Center shall notify the Department by telephone and shall submit an application for an amended License as soon as management becomes aware of the change that will be necessitated by the emergency situation. In no case, however, shall a new owner operate the Center without first securing a new License or Permit from the Department.

  3. Oct 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      Rule .16(f) - Amendment Requests: (f) Amended License. If there is a change in the name of the program or Center, changes in the ages of the children to be served, an increase in the regular hours of operation such that the Center would be providing evening or night-time care in addition to day-time care, changes in the services provided, additions to or changes in the use of the building by the licensed Center, an application for an amended License shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the change, except in the case of an emergency. If an emergency situation arises which makes it impossible to give thirty (30) days' notice, the management of the Center shall notify the Department by telephone and shall submit an application for an amended License as soon as management becomes aware of the change that will be necessitated by the emergency situation. In no case, however, shall a new owner operate the Center without first securing a new License or Permit from the Department.

  4. May 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule .08(1) - Childrens Enrollment Application: (1) A Center must maintain a file for each child while such child is in care at the Center and for a period of one (1) year after such child is no longer in care at the Center. In order for the file to be complete, the file shall contain the following: identifying information about the child to include: name, date of birth, sex, address, living arrangement if not with both Parents, name of school, if applicable; identifying information about the Parent(s) to include: names of both Parents, if applicable, home and work addresses, and home and work telephone numbers; name(s) and addresses of the person(s) to whom the child may be released. Such information shall contain the authorized person’s address, telephone numbers, relationship to child and to Parent(s), and other identifying information; identifying information about the person(s) to contact in emergencies when the Parent cannot be reached to include name(s) and telephone number(s); identifying information about the child's primary source of health care to include physician's or clinic's name and telephone number; and a statement regarding known allergies or other physical problems, mental health disorders, intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities which would limit the child's participation in the Center's program and activities.

  5. May 2, 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 Franklin County Head Start/Pre-K (Hartwell Road)

Is Franklin County Head Start/Pre-K (Hartwell Road) licensed?

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

When was Franklin County Head Start/Pre-K (Hartwell Road) last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Franklin County Head Start/Pre-K (Hartwell Road) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 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 Franklin County Head Start/Pre-K (Hartwell Road) care for?

253, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Franklin County Head Start/Pre-K (Hartwell Road) accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Franklin County Head Start/Pre-K (Hartwell Road)'s hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:40 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Franklin County Head Start/Pre-K (Hartwell Road) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (706) 356-3546 to ask.

What is Franklin County Head Start/Pre-K (Hartwell Road)'s phone number?

(706) 356-3546.

Where is Franklin County Head Start/Pre-K (Hartwell Road)?

84 Hartwell Road, Lavonia, GA 30553. The nearest other daycare we list is Little People's Learning Place, 0.1 miles away.

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