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R L Mack Head Start

64 Tifton Eldorado Rd, Tifton, GA 317942.4· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
195
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$128

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About R L Mack Head Start

R L Mack Head Start is a licensed child care center in Tifton, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 195 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

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

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
195 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity195 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

R L Mack Head Start has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Tift County has a median price of $128 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.
Tift 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 R L Mack Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
195 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#CCLC-2061
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 23, 2026: 2 rules cited

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 10 visits
  1. Sep 23, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • 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.

    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule .14(1)(a) - Training-CPR and First Aid Completed/Verfication: (a) All Staff who provide direct care to children must obtain certification in a biennial training program in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in pediatric first aid within the first 45 days of employment. Current and valid evidence of the successful completion of such training shall be maintained on the Center’s premises. The hours obtained completing this certification will not count towards the required annual training hours.

  2. May 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .06(7) - Disinfect bathroom daily (Recite-Not Met): (7) Cleanliness. Bathrooms shall be cleaned daily with a disinfectant.

  4. Mar 20, 2025Visit2 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.

    • Food and nutrition

      Rule .15(9) - Modified diet: (9) Modified Diets. When a child requires a modified diet for medical reasons, a written statement from a medical authority shall be on file. When a child requires a modified diet for religious reasons, a written statement to that effect from the child's Parent(s) shall be on file. All caregiver Personnel shall be informed of the diet restriction for the child and only food that complies with the prescribed dietary regimen but still meets the food and nutrition requirements shall be served to the child.

  5. Mar 19, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .06(7) - Disinfect bathroom daily: (7) Cleanliness. Bathrooms shall be cleaned daily with a disinfectant.

  6. Oct 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Dec 5, 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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Questions about R L Mack Head Start

Is R L Mack Head Start licensed?

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

When was R L Mack Head Start last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on September 23, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has R L Mack Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 8 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 R L Mack Head Start care for?

195, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does R L Mack Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are R L Mack Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does R L Mack Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (229) 382-5110 to ask.

What is R L Mack Head Start's phone number?

(229) 382-5110.

Where is R L Mack Head Start?

64 Tifton Eldorado Rd, Tifton, GA 31794.

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