Ruthie M. Mathis
Americus, GA 31709 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Giggles & Smiles Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 142
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $109
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About
About Giggles & Smiles Learning Center
Giggles & Smiles Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Americus, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 142 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 142 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 142 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Giggles & Smiles Learning Center 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Giggles & Smiles Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Learning Center license
- Capacity
- 142 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #CCLC-53829
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 5 visits
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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See all 8 visits
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 30, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Jul 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Giggles & Smiles Learning Center
Is Giggles & Smiles Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Giggles & Smiles Learning Center last inspected?
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Giggles & Smiles Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
No. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists no cited rules in its 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 Giggles & Smiles Learning Center care for?
142, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Giggles & Smiles Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Giggles & Smiles Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Giggles & Smiles Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (229) 380-0406 to ask.
What is Giggles & Smiles Learning Center's phone number?
(229) 380-0406.
Where is Giggles & Smiles Learning Center?
112 Thomas Drive, Americus, GA 31709. The nearest other daycare we list is First Beginning Day Care, 0.8 miles away.