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Joyful Journeys CEC

8358 Fortson Court, Fortson, GA 318084.6· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
154
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$100

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About Joyful Journeys CEC

Joyful Journeys CEC is a licensed child care center in Fortson, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 154 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and full-time care. It lists weekly tuition from $100 to $195.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
154 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentWeekly JumpBunch and Dance classes (Company C Academy of Dance)
TransportationTransportation (pick up students from local elementary schools for after school program)
Licensed capacity154 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Joyful Journeys CEC lists weekly tuition from $100 to $195. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Muscogee County has a median price of $143 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After School Only$100
Baby Room 1 & 2$195
One Year Old$190
Three Year Old$180
Registration Fee (Each Additional Child)$115
Drop-In - MCSD School Closing (Per Day)$25 a day
Summer Day Camp$180 a week
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Muscogee County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$143
Home daycare$130

Toddler

Center$133
Home daycare$112

Preschool

Center$128
Home daycare$113

School age

Center$70
Home daycare$60

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 Joyful Journeys CEC

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
154 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-25652
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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See all 17 visits
  1. Oct 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Rule .30(2)(c) - Sleep in safety-approved cribs: (c) Infants shall not sleep in equipment other than safety-approved cribs, such as, but not limited to, a car safety seat, bouncy seat, highchair, or swing. Infants who arrive at the Center asleep or fall asleep in such equipment, on the floor or elsewhere, shall be transferred to a safety-approved crib.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(8) - Fall Zones and Surfacing: (8) Fall Zones and Surfacing. Climbing and swinging equipment shall have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .25(3) - Clean, free of debris, good repair: (3) Cleanliness. The Center and surrounding premises shall be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

  3. Sep 29, 2025Inspection1 rule 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.

  4. May 13, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .25(3) - Clean, free of debris, good repair: (3) Cleanliness. The Center and surrounding premises shall be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.

  6. Nov 8, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Oct 8, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .07(2) - Parental Notification of Incident/Illness/injury: (2) Parental Notification. Parents must be notified of a child's incidents, illnesses or injuriesy as follows: Immediately notify Parent(s) and obtain specific instructions until child can be picked up or returned to group. • When professional medical attention is required, or • When child experiences symptoms of moderate discomfort such as elevated temperature, vomiting or diarrhea., or When child is involved in an incident that puts their health and/or safety at risk (e.g., missing from program, left on vehicle, escaped from building/playground, etc.) Notify Parent(s) by the end of the day. • When professional medical attention is not required, or • When child experiences symptoms of less than moderate discomfort, or • When child experiences an adverse reaction to prescribed medication which does not constitute moderate discomfort.

  8. Oct 8, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .07(2) - Parental Notification of Incident/Illness/injury: (2) Parental Notification. Parents must be notified of a child's incidents, illnesses or injuriesy as follows: Immediately notify Parent(s) and obtain specific instructions until child can be picked up or returned to group. • When professional medical attention is required, or • When child experiences symptoms of moderate discomfort such as elevated temperature, vomiting or diarrhea., or When child is involved in an incident that puts their health and/or safety at risk (e.g., missing from program, left on vehicle, escaped from building/playground, etc.) Notify Parent(s) by the end of the day. • When professional medical attention is not required, or • When child experiences symptoms of less than moderate discomfort, or • When child experiences an adverse reaction to prescribed medication which does not constitute moderate discomfort.

  9. Sep 27, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. Sep 16, 2024Inspection1 rule 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:

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Sep 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. May 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 17, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jan 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 25, 2022Follow-up visitNo 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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Questions about Joyful Journeys CEC

Is Joyful Journeys CEC licensed?

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

When was Joyful Journeys CEC last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on October 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Joyful Journeys CEC had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 11 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 Joyful Journeys CEC care for?

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

Does Joyful Journeys CEC accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Joyful Journeys CEC's hours?

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

How much does Joyful Journeys CEC cost?

Weekly tuition from $100 to $195, as it lists it.

What is Joyful Journeys CEC's phone number?

(706) 507-7890.

Where is Joyful Journeys CEC?

8358 Fortson Court, Fortson, GA 31808. The nearest other daycare we list is Another Great Beginnings CDC, 0.9 miles away.

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