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Melson's Christian Daycare

3015 East Park Court, Albany, GA 317053.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
18
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$143

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About

About Melson's Christian Daycare

Melson's Christian Daycare is a licensed child care center in Albany, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
18 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Melson's Christian Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dougherty County has a median price of $143 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.
Dougherty 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 Melson's Christian Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
18 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-39225
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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 9 visits
  1. Jan 21, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .26(9) - Playground-Safe/Clean (Recite-Not Met): (9) Safety and Upkeep of Playground. Playgrounds shall be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete.

  2. Sep 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(9) - Playground-Safe/Clean: (9) Safety and Upkeep of Playground. Playgrounds shall be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete.

  3. Apr 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Rule .15(5) - Menu requirements: (5) Menus. The Center shall provide a menu listing all meals and snacks to be served during the current week except for School-age Centers where the food may be provided by the Parent(s) by agreement between the School-age Center and the Parents. Substitutions shall be recorded on the posted menu. Menus shall be retained at the Center for six (6) months.

    • Food and nutrition

      Rule .15(3) - Baby Bottles/Formula/Breast Milk: (3) Baby Bottles and Formula. All baby bottles shall be clearly labeled with the individual child's name. Formula or breast milk shall be supplied by the parent daily in bottles. Only the current day's formula or breast milk shall be served. Bottles shall be refrigerated at a temperature of forty (40) degrees Fahrenheit or less. If formula must be provided by the Center, only commercially prepared, ready-to-feed formula shall be used. Refrigerated or frozen breast milk shall only be heated or thawed under warm running water or in a container of warm water.

  5. Feb 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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.

  6. Dec 20, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule .29(3) - Required Reporting-Incidents: (3) Incident Required Reports. The Director or designated person-in-charge shall report or cause to be reported to the Department within twenty-four (24) hours or the next work day: any death of a child while in the care of the Center; any serious illness or injury requiring hospitalization or professional medical attention other than first aid of a child while in the care of the Center; any situation when a child in care becomes missing, such as, but not limited to, a child who is left on a vehicle, a child who leaves the building, playground, or property, or a child who is left behind on any trip; any fire; any structural disaster; any emergency situation that requires temporarily relocating children; and any time the program’s operating status changes (i.e., open to closed or temporarily closed and temporarily closed to open).

    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule .08(7) - Release of children: (7) The Center shall ensure that children are only released to authorized person(s), and Center Staff shall take necessary steps to determine that any such person(s) presenting to pick up a child in care is authorized by the Parent(s) of the child and that person matches the identifying information provided by the Parent.

  7. Nov 17, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Sep 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 8, 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 Melson's Christian Daycare

Is Melson's Christian Daycare licensed?

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

When was Melson's Christian Daycare last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on January 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Melson's Christian Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 5 of 7 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 Melson's Christian Daycare care for?

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

Does Melson's Christian Daycare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Melson's Christian Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Melson's Christian Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (229) 438-1038 to ask.

What is Melson's Christian Daycare's phone number?

(229) 438-1038.

Where is Melson's Christian Daycare?

3015 East Park Court, Albany, GA 31705. The nearest other daycare we list is Victory Kids' Academy, 0.6 miles away.

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