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Gilmer County Head Start

305 Calvin Jackson Dr., Ellijay, GA 30540
licensed capacity
129
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$109
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About Gilmer County Head Start

Gilmer County Head Start is a licensed child care center in Ellijay, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 129 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
129 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity129 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Gilmer County Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Gilmer 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.
Gilmer 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 Gilmer County Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
129 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#CCLC-17764
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .32(4) - Center Cap. 19+/ Separate ages: (4) For Centers with a licensed capacity of 19 or more, children under three (3) years of age shall be housed in separate physical areas from older children and cannot be mixed with older children except at the following times and circumstances:

    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule .31(8)(b) - Volunteers not solely responsible: (b) No volunteer shall be solely responsible for children other than their own and must be under continuous direct supervision of a Director or Employee with a valid and current satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination while in the presence of children other than their own; and

  4. Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 14, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule .07(4) - Medical Emergencies/Treatment/Written plan: (4) Medical Emergencies. A center shall have a written plan which outlines how emergency medical services will be obtained, including place(s) the child will be taken for emergency care. When a medical emergency arises involving a child, the center staff shall seek prompt emergency medical treatment and provide any certified or licensed emergency medical persons with immediate access to the child.

  6. Oct 31, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Apr 5, 2023VisitNo 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 Gilmer County Head Start

Is Gilmer County Head Start licensed?

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

When was Gilmer County Head Start last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Gilmer County Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 8 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 Gilmer County Head Start care for?

129, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Gilmer County Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Gilmer County Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Gilmer County Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (706) 635-4045 to ask.

What is Gilmer County Head Start's phone number?

(706) 635-4045.

Where is Gilmer County Head Start?

305 Calvin Jackson Dr., Ellijay, GA 30540.

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