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Ware County Head Start Center

1235 Mcdonald Street, Waycross, GA 31501
licensed capacity
471
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$102
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About Ware County Head Start Center

Ware County Head Start Center is a licensed child care center in Waycross, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 471 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 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
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
471 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity471 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ware County Head Start Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Ware 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.
Ware County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Ware County Head Start Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
471 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#CCLC-1786
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule .20(3) - Medication-Records: (3) Dispensing Records. The Center shall maintain a record of all medications dispensed to children by Personnel to include the date, time and amount of medication that was administered; any noticeable adverse reactions to the medication; and the signature or initials of the person administering the medication.

  3. Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 27, 2023InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Ware County Head Start Center

Is Ware County Head Start Center licensed?

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

When was Ware County Head Start Center last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ware County Head Start Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 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 Ware County Head Start Center care for?

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

Does Ware County Head Start Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ware County Head Start Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ware County Head Start Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (912) 285-1844 to ask.

What is Ware County Head Start Center's phone number?

(912) 285-1844.

Where is Ware County Head Start Center?

1235 Mcdonald Street, Waycross, GA 31501. The nearest other daycare we list is D.A.F.F.O.D.I.L. Center, 0.5 miles away.

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