First Steps Infant / Toddler Center
VIDALIA, GA·Child Care Learning CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address501 Church Street, Vidalia, GA, 30474
CountyToombs
Phone(912) 538-8811
Operating details
Hours6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Capacity37
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High6
- Medium4
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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501 Church Street, Vidalia, GA, 30474, VIDALIA, GA 30474
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- 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
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/30/2026
- High3
- Medium-High6
- Medium4
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk6/30/2026
Staff Records — 2 of 73 not met (FY2025)
FY2025: 2 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 12891).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/31/2026
Facility — .26(9) - Playgrounds
Facility — .26(9) - Playgrounds — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 12891). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/31/2026
Facility — .25(13) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment
Facility — .25(13) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 12891). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/31/2026
Facility — .25(8) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment
Facility — .25(8) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 12891). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/31/2026
Facility — .26(4) - Playgrounds
Facility — .26(4) - Playgrounds — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 12891). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/31/2026
Facility — .26(6) - Playgrounds
Facility — .26(6) - Playgrounds — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 12891). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/31/2026
Food Service — .15(2)(f) - Food Service & Nutrition
Food Service — .15(2)(f) - Food Service & Nutrition — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 12891). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - High risk3/31/2026
Staff Records — .09(1)(a) - Criminal Records and Comprehensive Background Checks
Staff Records — .09(1)(a) - Criminal Records and Comprehensive Background Checks — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 12891). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - High risk3/31/2026
Staff Records — .09(1)(b) - Criminal Records and Comprehensive Background Checks
Staff Records — .09(1)(b) - Criminal Records and Comprehensive Background Checks — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 12891). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/31/2026
Staff Records — .14(1)(a) - First Aid & CPR
Staff Records — .14(1)(a) - First Aid & CPR — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 12891). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk10/8/2025
Facility — .25(8) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment
Facility — .25(8) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 12891). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium risk10/8/2025
Facility — .25(13) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment
Facility — .25(13) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 12891). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/8/2025
Facility — .26(9) - Playgrounds
Facility — .26(9) - Playgrounds — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 12891). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - High risk10/8/2025
Policies and Procedures — .21(3) - Operational Policies & Procedures
Policies and Procedures — .21(3) - Operational Policies & Procedures — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 12891). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk10/8/2025
Sleeping & Resting Equipment — .30(1)(a)3 - Safe Sleeping and Resting Requirements
Sleeping & Resting Equipment — .30(1)(a)3 - Safe Sleeping and Resting Requirements — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 12891). 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
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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
$1,444/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: VIDALIA, Toombs County
- Capacity: 37
- Type: Child Care Learning Center
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