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Hortense G. Pledger

Lithonia, GA 30058 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$163

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About Hortense G. Pledger

Hortense G. Pledger is a licensed home daycare in Lithonia, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 4 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 subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Hortense G. Pledger has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in DeKalb County has a median price of $163 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.
DeKalb County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$205
Home daycare$163

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$153

Preschool

Center$179
Home daycare$154

School age

Center$82
Home daycare$77

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 Hortense G. Pledger

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Family Child Care Learning Home license
Capacity
6 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#FR-000003973
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 22, 2025: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 4 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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  1. Dec 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule .32(7) - Supervision-Watchful Oversight: (7) Supervision. Children shall be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

    • Safe sleep

      Rule .30(1)(b)3 - Cot and mat sheets: 3. Sheets. Sheets or similar coverings for cots or mats shall either be marked for individual use or laundered daily. If marked for individual use, they must be laundered weekly or more frequently if needed.

  6. Jun 6, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 20, 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 Hortense G. Pledger

Is Hortense G. Pledger licensed?

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

When was Hortense G. Pledger last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on December 22, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hortense G. Pledger had rules cited by the state?

No. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists no cited rules in its 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 Hortense G. Pledger care for?

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

Does Hortense G. Pledger accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Hortense G. Pledger's hours?

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

How much does Hortense G. Pledger cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (678) 580-5619 to ask.

What is Hortense G. Pledger's phone number?

(678) 580-5619.

Where is Hortense G. Pledger?

Lithonia, GA 30058. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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