Northside Prep Learning Center
4950 Northside Drive, Macon, GA
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Tawanna S. Hicks is a licensed home daycare in Macon, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tawanna S. Hicks has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Bibb County has a median price of $130 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 28, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all
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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Rule .13(2)(a) - Outside grounds/play area free from hazard (Recite-Not Met): (a) Outside play areas shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to exposed sharp edges of concrete or equipment, broken glass, debris, open drainage ditches, holes and stagnant water.
Rule .10(8) - Food restrictions/Not accessible (Recite-Not Met): (8) Restrictions. Food shall be served according to manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. Foods that are associated with young children’s choking incidents, such as, but not limited to, peanuts, hot dogs, raw carrots, popcorn, fish with bones, cheese cubes, grapes and any other food that is of similar shape and size of the trachea/windpipe shall not be served to the children less than four (4) years of age. Children older than four (4) years of age may be served these foods provided that the foods are cut in such a way as to minimize choking. Food shall not be accessible or served to children until it has been chopped, diced, cut or mashed and is appropriate for each child’s age and individual eating, chewing and swallowing ability.
Rule .13(2)(d) - Fencing-Outside Play Areas/Swimming Pools/Non-hazardous Material (Recite-Not Met): (d) Such outside play areas shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by fencing or other barriers at least four feet in height and approved by the department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children. A fence shall be provided around swimming pools to make them inaccessible when not in use.
Rule .13(2)(c) - Climbing/Swinging Equipment-Fall Zone/Resilient Surface (Recite-Not Met): (c) Climbing and swinging equipment that are not portable shall have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment, which is adequately maintained by the Family Child Care Learning Home to assure continuing resiliency.
Rule .13(2)(a) - Outside grounds/play area free from hazard (Recite-Not Met): (a) Outside play areas shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to exposed sharp edges of concrete or equipment, broken glass, debris, open drainage ditches, holes and stagnant water.
Rule .13(1) - Home Clean/Free From Hazards (Recite-Not Met): (1) The Home's building shall be kept clean and free from obvious hazards to the children's health and safety.
Rule .10(8) - Food restrictions/Not accessible: (8) Restrictions. Food shall be served according to manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. Foods that are associated with young children’s choking incidents, such as, but not limited to, peanuts, hot dogs, raw carrots, popcorn, fish with bones, cheese cubes, grapes and any other food that is of similar shape and size of the trachea/windpipe shall not be served to the children less than four (4) years of age. Children older than four (4) years of age may be served these foods provided that the foods are cut in such a way as to minimize choking. Food shall not be accessible or served to children until it has been chopped, diced, cut or mashed and is appropriate for each child’s age and individual eating, chewing and swallowing ability.
Rule .19(1)(a)2 - Crib mattress: 2. Crib Mattress. A mattress shall be provided for each crib and other equipment approved for infant sleep and shall be firm, tight-fitting, at least two inches (2") thick and covered with waterproof, washable material. Before a change of occupant, each mattress shall be cleaned with a disinfectant.
Rule .13(2)(d) - Fencing-Outside Play Areas/Swimming Pools/Non-hazardous Material: (d) Such outside play areas shall be protected from traffic or other hazards by fencing or other barriers at least four feet in height and approved by the department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children. A fence shall be provided around swimming pools to make them inaccessible when not in use.
Rule .13(2)(c) - Climbing/Swinging Equipment-Fall Zone/Resilient Surface: (c) Climbing and swinging equipment that are not portable shall have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment, which is adequately maintained by the Family Child Care Learning Home to assure continuing resiliency.
Rule .13(2)(a) - Outside grounds/play area free from hazard: (a) Outside play areas shall be free of hazards such as, but not limited to exposed sharp edges of concrete or equipment, broken glass, debris, open drainage ditches, holes and stagnant water.
Rule .13(1) - Home Clean/Free From Hazards: (1) The Home's building shall be kept clean and free from obvious hazards to the children's health and safety.
Rule .11(1)(f) - Diaper Changing: (f) Diapers shall be changed in the Child's own crib or on a nonporous surface which is cleaned with a disinfectant and dried with a single use disposable towel after each diaper change.
Rule .10(17) - Garbage Requirements: (17) Garbage. Garbage shall be stored in trash containers with lids and emptied and cleaned as needed. Areas around outdoor containers shall be kept clean.
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FAQ
Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on April 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 5 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (478) 475-1736 to ask.
(478) 475-1736.
Macon, GA 31210. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.