Giggles & Smiles Learning Center
112 Thomas Drive, Americus, GA
The Southland Academy, Inc. Extended Day Program
- licensed capacity
- 93
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $102
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About
About The Southland Academy, Inc. Extended Day Program
The Southland Academy, Inc. Extended Day Program is a licensed child care center in Americus, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 93 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM.
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 93 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Friday | 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 93 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Southland Academy, Inc. Extended Day Program has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Sumter County has a median price of $102 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$109
Home daycare$103
Toddler
Center$102
Home daycare$97
Preschool
Center$102
Home daycare$97
School age
Center$55
Home daycare$45
State record
Inspection reports for The Southland Academy, Inc. Extended Day Program
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Learning Center license
- Capacity
- 93 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #CCLC-2459
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 6 visits
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 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Southland Academy, Inc. Extended Day Program
Is The Southland Academy, Inc. Extended Day Program licensed?
Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was The Southland Academy, Inc. Extended Day Program last inspected?
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Southland Academy, Inc. Extended Day Program had rules cited by the state?
No. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists no cited rules in its 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 The Southland Academy, Inc. Extended Day Program care for?
93, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does The Southland Academy, Inc. Extended Day Program accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Southland Academy, Inc. Extended Day Program's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Southland Academy, Inc. Extended Day Program cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (229) 924-4406 to ask.
What is The Southland Academy, Inc. Extended Day Program's phone number?
(229) 924-4406.
Where is The Southland Academy, Inc. Extended Day Program?
123 Southland Road, Americus, GA 31709. The nearest other daycare we list is Giggles & Smiles Learning Center, 1.3 miles away.