ST CLAIR COUNTY HEAD START
PELL CITY, AL·Day Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address21685 US HIGHWAY 231, PELL CITY, AL, 35125
CountySt. Clair
Phone(205) 338-9694
Operating details
HoursDaytime: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Capacity220
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 4/29/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High1
- Medium6
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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21685 US HIGHWAY 231, PELL CITY, AL, 35125, PELL CITY, AL 35125
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 4/29/2026
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk4/29/2026
Substantiated complaint: DISCIPLINE APPROPRIATE
Substantiated complaint: DISCIPLINE APPROPRIATE. Source: Alabama DHR Day Care Center Search facility record.
Not corrected - Medium risk4/29/2026
Substantiated complaint: REPORTS TO THE DEPARTMENT
Substantiated complaint: REPORTS TO THE DEPARTMENT. Source: Alabama DHR Day Care Center Search facility record.
Not corrected
2024
- Medium risk12/10/2024
Deficiency report from licensing visit on 12-10-2024
Deficiency report from licensing visit on 12-10-2024. Full report (PDF): View official inspection document A corrected copy of this report was filed. Source: Alabama DHR Day Care Center Search facility record.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$635/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Alabama run about $660/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Alabama by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: PELL CITY, St. Clair County
- Capacity: 220
- Type: Day Care Center
What parents actually pay
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