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Tift Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 192
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $128
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About Tift Child Development Center
Tift Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Albany, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 192 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 192 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 192 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tift Child Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Dougherty 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.
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 Tift Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child Care Learning Center license
- Capacity
- 192 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #CCLC-24781
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Mar 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
Rule .33(5)(b)1. - New - Annual Training - Language & Literacy
- Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Rule .09(1)(l)3. - New Comprehensive Records Check Determination required: 3. At least once every five years; and
Rule .09(1)(c) - Employee - satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination: (1)(c) A Center must ensure that every Employee has a valid and current satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination on file prior to being present at the Center while any child is present for care or before an individual age 17 or older resides in the Center. The Comprehensive Records Check Determination must have a Records Check Clearance Date that is no older than the preceding 12 months of the hire date; provided, however, if the Employee has had a lapse of employment from the child care industry that lasted for 180 days (6 months) or longer, a new satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination is required.
- Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 2, 2023Follow-up visitNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Tift Child Development Center
Is Tift Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Tift Child Development Center last inspected?
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on March 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tift Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 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.
How many children can Tift Child Development Center care for?
192, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Tift Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Tift Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tift Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (229) 434-7338 to ask.
What is Tift Child Development Center's phone number?
(229) 434-7338.
Where is Tift Child Development Center?
622 West Tift Avenue, Albany, GA 31706. The nearest other daycare we list is Dougherty County Extended Day Program - Lincoln Fundamental Magnet School, 0.1 miles away.