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Polka-Dots Early Childhood Development Center

1719 Fountain Court, Columbus, GA 319094.5· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$143

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About Polka-Dots Early Childhood Development Center

Polka-Dots Early Childhood Development Center is a licensed child care center in Columbus, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 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
5:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 8:00 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 capacity99 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Polka-Dots Early Childhood Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Muscogee 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.
Muscogee 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 Polka-Dots Early Childhood Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-31574
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 8 visits
  1. Apr 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(5)(b)1. - New - Annual Training - Language & Literacy

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .33(5)(a) - New - Staff training-annual/10 hours: (a) Every calendar year after the first year of employment, all supervisory and caregiver Personnel, except independent contractors, Students-in-Training and volunteers, shall attend ten (10) clock hours of diverse training which is offered by an accredited college, university or vocational program or other Department-approved source.

    • Records and paperwork

      Rule .08(1)(b) - Parental authorizations: (b) The file shall contain Parental authorizations, including, but not limited to, written authorization for the Center to obtain emergency medical care for the child when the Parent is not available.

  2. Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 10, 2025Inspection1 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.

  4. Dec 16, 2024Inspection1 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.

  5. Jun 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 16, 2023Inspection3 rules 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.

    • 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 .12(1) - Equipment/Furniture/Materials-Safe/Appropriate Use: (1) All indoor and outdoor furniture, activity materials, and equipment shall be used in a safe and appropriate manner by each Employee and child in attendance and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, recommendations, and intended use. All equipment and furniture shall be used only by the age-appropriate group of children.

  7. May 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 15, 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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FAQ

Questions about Polka-Dots Early Childhood Development Center

Is Polka-Dots Early Childhood Development Center licensed?

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

When was Polka-Dots Early Childhood Development Center last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Polka-Dots Early Childhood Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 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 Polka-Dots Early Childhood Development Center care for?

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

Does Polka-Dots Early Childhood Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Polka-Dots Early Childhood Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Polka-Dots Early Childhood Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (706) 596-1233 to ask.

What is Polka-Dots Early Childhood Development Center's phone number?

(706) 596-1233.

Where is Polka-Dots Early Childhood Development Center?

1719 Fountain Court, Columbus, GA 31909. The nearest other daycare we list is Easter Seals West Georgia, 0.7 miles away.

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