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Whitney Center Head Start

1129 W Whitney Avenue, Albany, GA 317075.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
128
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$128
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About Whitney Center Head Start

Whitney Center Head Start is a licensed child care center in Albany, Georgia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 128 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning made 7 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 2:30 PM
Licensed capacity
128 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity128 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Whitney Center Head Start 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.
Dougherty County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Whitney Center Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Learning Center license
Capacity
128 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#CCLC-16124
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Aug 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule .03(2) - Lesson Plans/ Equipment/Materials: (2) Current lesson plans shall be kept on site and reflect appropriate instruction practices and activities to support children’s development. The center shall have sufficient and varied play and learning equipment and materials to support the above program of activities in all developmental areas.

  3. Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Apr 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Dec 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 29, 2022Follow-up visitNo 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 Whitney Center Head Start

Is Whitney Center Head Start licensed?

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

When was Whitney Center Head Start last inspected?

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Whitney Center Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 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 Whitney Center Head Start care for?

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

Does Whitney Center Head Start accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Whitney Center Head Start's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Whitney Center Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (229) 436-2055 to ask.

What is Whitney Center Head Start's phone number?

(229) 436-2055.

Where is Whitney Center Head Start?

1129 W Whitney Avenue, Albany, GA 31707. The nearest other daycare we list is Preschool Scholars, 0.2 miles away.

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