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M & S Magical Stars Daycare II

4984 Hwy 42 South, Locust Grove, GA 302483.5· 51 reviews
licensed capacity
125
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$100

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About M & S Magical Stars Daycare II

M & S Magical Stars Daycare II is a licensed child care center in Locust Grove, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It lists weekly tuition of $100.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

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

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

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon – Fri, 6AM – 6PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks–12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffBackground checks; 30+ hours of annual training
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCAPS childcare subsidies
AccreditationOther accreditation (Quality Rated (State of Georgia))
Licensed capacity125 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

M & S Magical Stars Daycare II lists weekly tuition of $100. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Henry County has a median price of $205 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Before & After School Care Available$100
Registration Fee$75
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Henry 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 M & S Magical Stars Daycare II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
125 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-30931
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Transportation 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Apr 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Oct 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Transportation

      Rule .36(7)(c)3. - Departure/arrival dates/times: 3. The driver or other designated Staff person shall also document in writing the dates and the departure/arrival times for all types of transportation on the passenger transportation checklist as follows: School Transportation - each time the vehicle departs from the Center, is loaded or unloaded at each school and when the vehicle returns to the Center; Home Transportation - each time the vehicle departs from the Center, arrives at the location where any child is picked up or dropped off and when the vehicle returns to the Center; and Field Trip Transportation- each time the vehicle leaves the Center, arrives at a field trip destination, leaves a field trip destination, and returns to the Center.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .14(2)(b) - First Aid/CPR trained Staff in each classroom: (b) There must always be one staff person present in each classroom where children are present that has current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and pediatric first aid training.

  4. Jun 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .19(1) - License capacity-35 square feet: (1) Usable Space Per Child. A Center's License capacity is based upon its size. A Center must have thirty-five (35) square feet of usable space per child. Kitchens, bathrooms, closets, halls, storage areas or rooms, offices, rooms designated for Staff use, other single use areas and space occupied by adult size furniture shall be excluded in determining usable space.

  5. Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Rule .30(1)(a)2 - Crib mattress: 2. Crib Mattress. A mattress shall be provided for each crib and shall be firm, tight-fitting without gaps, 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.

    • 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.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .25(11) - Flooring: (11) Flooring. Floor coverings shall be tight, smooth, free of odors and washable or cleanable.

    • Food and nutrition

      Rule .15(2) - Infant Feeding Plan: (2) Feeding of Infants and Children. A signed written feeding plan for children less than one (1) year of age shall be obtained from Parent(s). Instructions from the Parent(s) shall be updated regularly as new foods are added or other dietary changes are made. The feeding plan shall be posted in the child's assigned room and must include the child's feeding schedule, the amount of formula or breast milk to be given, instructions for the introduction of solid foods, the amount of food to be given and notation of any type(s) of commercially premixed formula which may not be used in an emergency because of food allergies.

  7. May 8, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 9, 2024Inspection1 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.

  9. Feb 5, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Oct 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Dec 14, 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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Questions about M & S Magical Stars Daycare II

Is M & S Magical Stars Daycare II licensed?

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

When was M & S Magical Stars Daycare II last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has M & S Magical Stars Daycare II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 9 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 M & S Magical Stars Daycare II care for?

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

Does M & S Magical Stars Daycare II accept child care subsidies?

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

What are M & S Magical Stars Daycare II's hours?

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

How much does M & S Magical Stars Daycare II cost?

Weekly tuition of $100, as it lists it.

What is M & S Magical Stars Daycare II's phone number?

(770) 320-7643.

Where is M & S Magical Stars Daycare II?

4984 Hwy 42 South, Locust Grove, GA 30248. The nearest other daycare we list is Henry County Afterschool Enrichment Program - Locust Grove Elementary, 2 miles away.

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