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Kentaia Hunter

Valdosta, GA 31602 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$103
Call (229) 561-1523

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About Kentaia Hunter

Kentaia Hunter is a licensed home daycare in Valdosta, 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, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 3 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
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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

Kentaia Hunter has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Brooks County has a median price of $103 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.
Brooks 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 Kentaia Hunter

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-66215
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 6, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      Rule .19(1)(a)2 - Crib mattress: 2. Crib Mattress. A mattress shall be provided for each crib and other equipment approved for infant sleep and shall be firm, tight-fitting, at least two inches (2") thick and covered with waterproof, washable material. Before a change of occupant, each mattress shall be cleaned with a disinfectant.

  3. May 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .13(2)(d) - Fencing-Outside Play Areas/Swimming Pools/Non-hazardous Material: (d) Such outside play areas shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by fencing or other barriers at least four feet in height and approved by the department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children. A fence shall be provided around swimming pools to make them inaccessible when not in use.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .13(2)(a) - Outside grounds/play area free from hazard: (a) Outside play areas shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to exposed sharp edges of concrete or equipment, broken glass, debris, open drainage ditches, holes and stagnant water.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .11(1)(n) - Pets-Vaccinated/Confined: (n) Pets in the Home shall be vaccinated in accordance with the requirements of the local county Boards of Health. Unconfined pets shall not be permitted in child care areas when any Child is present except for supervised learning experiences.

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 Kentaia Hunter

Is Kentaia Hunter licensed?

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

When was Kentaia Hunter last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kentaia Hunter had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 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 Kentaia Hunter care for?

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

Does Kentaia Hunter accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kentaia Hunter's hours?

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

How much does Kentaia Hunter cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (229) 561-1523 to ask.

What is Kentaia Hunter's phone number?

(229) 561-1523.

Where is Kentaia Hunter?

Valdosta, GA 31602. 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).