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Pride and Joy Developmental Learning Center

639 Pearl Bates Ave, Eastman, GA 310234.4· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
186
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$109
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About Pride and Joy Developmental Learning Center

Pride and Joy Developmental Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Eastman, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 186 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
186 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity186 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Pride and Joy Developmental Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dodge 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.
Dodge 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 Pride and Joy Developmental Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
186 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCLC-67089
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3

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. Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(6) - Equipment-outdoor (Recite-Not Met): (6) Equipment. Playground equipment shall provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children.

  2. Sep 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .26(6) - Equipment-outdoor: (6) Equipment. Playground equipment shall provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and splinters that could pose significant safety hazard to the children. All equipment shall be arranged so as not to obstruct supervision of children.

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule .06(5) - Platform or step at toilets/sinks; privacy screening: (5) Fixtures. When child-size fixtures are not provided, platforms or sets of steps to assist children who are unable to use the fixtures comfortably shall be available at the toilets and sinks. In Centers with a licensed capacity of 19 or more children, the toilet facilities for children aged four (4) and older shall be suitably screened for privacy.

  5. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 22, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Dec 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Nov 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jun 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. May 31, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  2. Apr 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 4, 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 Pride and Joy Developmental Learning Center

Is Pride and Joy Developmental Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Pride and Joy Developmental Learning Center last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pride and Joy Developmental Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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 Pride and Joy Developmental Learning Center care for?

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

Does Pride and Joy Developmental Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pride and Joy Developmental Learning Center'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 Pride and Joy Developmental Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (478) 374-4926 to ask.

What is Pride and Joy Developmental Learning Center's phone number?

(478) 374-4926.

Where is Pride and Joy Developmental Learning Center?

639 Pearl Bates Ave, Eastman, GA 31023. The nearest other daycare we list is Trinity Learning Center, 1.2 miles away.

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