First Baptist Church Children's Learning Center
311 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton, GA
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The Garden Preschool and Education Center
- licensed capacity
- 56
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $133
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About
About The Garden Preschool and Education Center
The Garden Preschool and Education Center is a licensed child care center in Dalton, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 56 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 56 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 56 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Garden Preschool and Education Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Whitfield County has a median price of $133 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for The Garden Preschool and Education Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Learning Center license
- Capacity
- 56 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #CCLC-69186
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 1 visit
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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- Sep 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Garden Preschool and Education Center
Is The Garden Preschool and Education Center licensed?
Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Garden Preschool and Education Center last inspected?
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has The Garden Preschool and Education Center had rules cited by the state?
No. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists no cited rules in its 1 visit 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 The Garden Preschool and Education Center care for?
56, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Garden Preschool and Education Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Garden Preschool and Education Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Garden Preschool and Education Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (706) 278-0128 to ask.
What is The Garden Preschool and Education Center's phone number?
(706) 278-0128.
Where is The Garden Preschool and Education Center?
412 Meeting St, Dalton, GA 30721. The nearest other daycare we list is Roan Elementary, 0.5 miles away.