Growing Room CDC
COLUMBUS, GA·Child Care Learning CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1200 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA, 31904
CountyMuscogee
Phone(706) 596-1234
Operating details
Hours5:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Capacity277
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High7
- Medium6
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
Join the waitlist
Not ready to tour? Get on the waitlist and we'll notify the center you're interested.
Location
Using Address for Location
Exact coordinates aren't available, but you can view this location at:
1200 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, GA, 31904, COLUMBUS, GA 31904
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/30/2026
- High2
- Medium-High7
- Medium6
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk6/30/2026
Staff Records — 1 of 73 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 1 of 73 "Staff Records" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 1114).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/30/2026
Health and Hygiene — 3 of 32 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 3 of 32 "Health and Hygiene" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 1114).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/30/2026
Facility — 1 of 39 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 1 of 39 "Facility" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 1114).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/30/2026
Activities and Equipment — 1 of 32 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 1 of 32 "Activities and Equipment" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 1114).
Not corrected - High risk6/30/2026
Staffing and Supervision — 2 of 10 not met (FY2025)
FY2025: 2 of 10 "Staffing and Supervision" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 1114).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/30/2026
Activities and Equipment — 1 of 32 not met (FY2025)
FY2025: 1 of 32 "Activities and Equipment" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 1114).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/30/2026
Facility — 2 of 39 not met (FY2025)
FY2025: 2 of 39 "Facility" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 1114).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/30/2026
Food Service — 2 of 37 not met (FY2025)
FY2025: 2 of 37 "Food Service" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 1114).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/30/2026
Health and Hygiene — 1 of 32 not met (FY2025)
FY2025: 1 of 32 "Health and Hygiene" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 1114).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/30/2026
Policies and Procedures — 1 of 12 not met (FY2025)
FY2025: 1 of 12 "Policies and Procedures" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 1114).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/30/2026
Safety — 1 of 46 not met (FY2025)
FY2025: 1 of 46 "Safety" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 1114).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk9/30/2025
Facility — .25(3) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment
Facility — .25(3) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 1114). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/30/2025
Health and Hygiene — .17(2) - Hygiene
Health and Hygiene — .17(2) - Hygiene — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 1114). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - High risk7/17/2025
Staffing and Supervision — .32(1) - Staff:Child Ratios and Group Size
Staffing and Supervision — .32(1) - Staff:Child Ratios and Group Size — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 1114). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/17/2025
Health and Hygiene — .17(7) - Hygiene
Health and Hygiene — .17(7) - Hygiene — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 1114). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/17/2025
Facility — .26(9) - Playgrounds
Facility — .26(9) - Playgrounds — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 1114). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium risk7/17/2025
Facility — .25(3) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment
Facility — .25(3) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 1114). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance 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
Based on the violation data, here are some recommendations:
- 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
$1,299/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 Georgia run about $771/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Georgia by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: COLUMBUS, Muscogee County
- Capacity: 277
- Type: Child Care Learning Center
What parents actually pay
No parent-reported prices yet. If your child attends here, you can be the first to add one.
Parent Reviews
More daycares in COLUMBUS, GA
- Moon, Shannon I · 4.4★
- Academy Dance Center · 4.3★ · no violations on record
- Alicia Menzie's Dance Company · 4.3★ · no violations on record
- Bright Futures of Columbus · 4.3★ · no violations on record
- Camp Urbie at Urban Air Adventure Park · 4.3★ · no violations on record
- Changing Your World Children Camp · 4.3★ · no violations on record
- Columbus Community Center Tutoring Program · 4.3★ · no violations on record
- Columbus Parks & Recreation @ Carver Park Recreation Center Summer Camp · 4.3★ · no violations on record