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Mary L. Dawson

Cordele, GA 31015 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$103

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About Mary L. Dawson

Mary L. Dawson is a licensed home daycare in Cordele, 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, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 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
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mary L. Dawson has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Crisp 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.
Crisp 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 Mary L. Dawson

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-16038
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 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 7 visits
  1. Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .11(2)(c) - Drills- Fire/Tornado/Other (Recite-Not Met): (c) Documentation of drills required by these rules shall be maintained in the Home. The Home shall conduct drills for fire, tornado, and other emergency situations. The fire drills will be conducted monthly and tornado and other emergency situation drills will be conducted every six months. The Home shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .07(9)(b)2.(i) - (iv) - Annual Training - Child Development and/or Health & Safety Topics

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .07(8)(a) - Training/CPR/First Aid: (a) Every Provider, Provisional Employee and Employee with direct care responsibilities shall have current evidence of successful completion of a biennial training program in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in pediatric first aid which have been offered by certified or licensed health care professionals or trainers. Such training must be completed by the Provider prior to initial licensure. Training must be completed within 9045 days from the date of hire for Provisional Employees and Employees. Current and valid evidence of the successful completion of such training shall be maintained on the Home’s premises.

  3. Jul 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .11(2)(c) - Drills- Fire/Tornado/Other (Recite-Not Met): (c) Documentation of drills required by these rules shall be maintained in the Home. The Home shall conduct drills for fire, tornado, and other emergency situations. The fire drills will be conducted monthly and tornado and other emergency situation drills will be conducted every six months. The Home shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .08(2) - Immunization Record (Recite-Not Met): (2) Such records shall include evidence of age-appropriate immunizations, or a signed affidavit certifying that the required immunizations conflict with the religious belief of the Parent or a physician statement that immunization is contraindicated. Evidence of immunizations or required documentation shall be on file for each Child upon admission to the Home or within 30 days thereafter.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule .08(1) - Childrens Enrollment Record: (1) The Home shall maintain current and updated individual records on each Child in care. The Home shall maintain the records outlined herein while the Child is in care and for a period of one (1) year after such Child is no longer in care at the Family Child Care Learning Home. Such records shall include: identifying information (Child's name, birth date, Parent's name, home and business addresses, telephone numbers); name, address and telephone number of persons, including Child's physician, to contact in emergencies; and name, address, telephone numbers, relationship to Child and to Parent(s) and other identifying information of person(s) to whom the Child may be released.

  4. Jan 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .11(2)(f) - Hazardous Items Inaccessible: (f) Poisons, medicines, cleaning agents, razors, aerosol cans and other potential hazardous materials shall be stored out of reach of children or in locked cabinets.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .11(2)(c) - Drills- Fire/Tornado/Other: (c) Documentation of drills required by these rules shall be maintained in the Home. The Home shall conduct drills for fire, tornado, and other emergency situations. The fire drills will be conducted monthly and tornado and other emergency situation drills will be conducted every six months. The Home shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.

    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .08(2) - Immunization Record: (2) Such records shall include evidence of age-appropriate immunizations, or a signed affidavit certifying that the required immunizations conflict with the religious belief of the Parent or a physician statement that immunization is contraindicated. Evidence of immunizations or required documentation shall be on file for each Child upon admission to the Home or within 30 days thereafter.

  5. Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 13, 2023InspectionNo 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 Mary L. Dawson

Is Mary L. Dawson licensed?

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

When was Mary L. Dawson last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mary L. Dawson had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 3 of 6 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 Mary L. Dawson care for?

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

Does Mary L. Dawson accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mary L. Dawson's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mary L. Dawson cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (229) 273-4353 to ask.

What is Mary L. Dawson's phone number?

(229) 273-4353.

Where is Mary L. Dawson?

Cordele, GA 31015. 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).