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Play and Learn Daycare of Ocilla

495 Lax Highway, Ocilla, GA 31774
licensed capacity
91
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$109

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About Play and Learn Daycare of Ocilla

Play and Learn Daycare of Ocilla is a licensed child care center in Ocilla, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 91 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM

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
6:45 AM to 7:00 PM
Licensed capacity
91 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity91 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Play and Learn Daycare of Ocilla has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Irwin 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.
Irwin 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 Play and Learn Daycare of Ocilla

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
91 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-62359
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 16, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Oct 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule .32(7) - Supervision-Watchful Oversight: (7) Supervision. Children shall be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members are physically present in the area where children are being cared for and are providing watchful oversight to the children, volunteers and Students-in-Training. The persons supervising in the child care area must be alert, positioned to maximize their ability to hear and see the children at all times, and able to respond promptly to the needs and actions of the children being supervised, as well as the actions of the volunteers and Students-in-Training, and provide timely attention to the children's actions and needs. Staff shall be attentive and participating with all children during mealtimes and shall be seated within an arm’s length away from children thirty-six (36) months of age and younger.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .21(3) - Fire/Tornado Drills (Recite-Not Met): (3) The Center 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 Center shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .14(2)(b) - New - 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.

  2. Apr 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(3) - Staff Training-Health and Safety Orientation (Recite-Not Met)

    • Safe sleep

      Rule .30(2)(c) - Sleep in safety-approved cribs: (c) Infants shall not sleep in equipment other than safety-approved cribs, such as, but not limited to, a car safety seat, bouncy seat, highchair, or swing. Infants who arrive at the Center asleep or fall asleep in such equipment, on the floor or elsewhere, shall be transferred to a safety-approved crib.

    • 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.

    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .21(3) - Fire/Tornado Drills: (3) The Center 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 Center shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years.

    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule .03(2) - Lesson Plans/ Equipment/Materials: (2) Current lesson plans shall be kept on site and reflect appropriate instruction practices and activities to support children’s development. The center shall have sufficient and varied play and learning equipment and materials to support the above program of activities in all developmental areas.

  3. Nov 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(3) - Staff Training-Health and Safety Orientation

  4. Apr 8, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Mar 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule .07(5) - Pacifiers and other attachments around neck: (5) Hazardous Items. Children shall not be permitted to wear around their necks or attach to their clothing pacifiers or other hazardous items.

  6. Feb 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(4) - Fence-playground: Fence or Approved Barriers. Playgrounds shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by a four (4) foot or higher secure fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except when persons are entering or exiting the area.

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 Play and Learn Daycare of Ocilla

Is Play and Learn Daycare of Ocilla licensed?

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

When was Play and Learn Daycare of Ocilla last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on October 16, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Play and Learn Daycare of Ocilla had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 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 Play and Learn Daycare of Ocilla care for?

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

Does Play and Learn Daycare of Ocilla accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Play and Learn Daycare of Ocilla's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Play and Learn Daycare of Ocilla cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (299) 457-4678 to ask.

What is Play and Learn Daycare of Ocilla's phone number?

(299) 457-4678.

Where is Play and Learn Daycare of Ocilla?

495 Lax Highway, Ocilla, GA 31774.

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