Athena Brantley
Vidalia, GA 30474 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Lighthouse Early Start Academy One
- licensed capacity
- 29
- open each week
- 7 days
- a week, county median
- $109
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About
About Lighthouse Early Start Academy One
Lighthouse Early Start Academy One is a licensed child care center in Vidalia, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
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-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 29 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lighthouse Early Start Academy One has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Toombs 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Lighthouse Early Start Academy One
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Learning Center license
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #CCLC-2304
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 31, 2026: 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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See all 6 visits
- Mar 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Lighthouse Early Start Academy One
Is Lighthouse Early Start Academy One licensed?
Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lighthouse Early Start Academy One last inspected?
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on March 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lighthouse Early Start Academy One 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 Lighthouse Early Start Academy One care for?
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lighthouse Early Start Academy One accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lighthouse Early Start Academy One's hours?
Every day, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lighthouse Early Start Academy One cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (912) 538-8811 to ask.
What is Lighthouse Early Start Academy One's phone number?
(912) 538-8811.
Where is Lighthouse Early Start Academy One?
507 E 5th Street, Vidalia, GA 30474. The nearest other daycare we list is First Steps Infant / Toddler Center, 0.4 miles away.