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Guiding Light Child Care Center

7118 Eastman Road, Soperton, GA 30457
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$109
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About Guiding Light Child Care Center

Guiding Light Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Soperton, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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 subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Guiding Light Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Treutlen 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.
Treutlen 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 Guiding Light Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-39256
See the state's record

Summary

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

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

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jun 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 4, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(4) - Fence-playground (Recite-Not Met): Fence or Approved Barriers. Playgrounds shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by a four (4) foot or higher secure fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .21(3) - Fire/Tornado Drills: (3) The Center 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 Center shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule .03(2) - Lesson Plans/ Equipment/Materials: (2) Current lesson plans shall be kept on site and reflect appropriate instruction practices and activities to support children’s development. The center shall have sufficient and varied play and learning equipment and materials to support the above program of activities in all developmental areas.

  3. May 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(4) - Fence-playground: Fence or Approved Barriers. Playgrounds shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by a four (4) foot or higher secure fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.

  4. Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo 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 Guiding Light Child Care Center

Is Guiding Light Child Care Center licensed?

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

When was Guiding Light Child Care Center last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Guiding Light Child Care Center 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 Guiding Light Child Care Center care for?

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

Does Guiding Light Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Guiding Light Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Guiding Light Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (912) 529-2012 to ask.

What is Guiding Light Child Care Center's phone number?

(912) 529-2012.

Where is Guiding Light Child Care Center?

7118 Eastman Road, Soperton, GA 30457. The nearest other daycare we list is Treutlen Head Start, 1.1 miles away.

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