Gilmer County Head Start
ELLIJAY, GA·Child Care Learning CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address305 Calvin Jackson Dr., Ellijay, GA, 30540
CountyGilmer
Phone(706) 635-4045
Operating details
Hours8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Capacity129
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High2
- Medium0
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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305 Calvin Jackson Dr., Ellijay, GA, 30540, ELLIJAY, GA 30540
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/30/2026
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- Medium-High2
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- Medium-Low3
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2026
- 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 17764).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/30/2026
Health and Hygiene — 1 of 32 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 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 17764).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/30/2026
Organization — 1 of 25 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 1 of 25 "Organization" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 17764).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/30/2026
Policies and Procedures — 1 of 12 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 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 17764).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-Low risk10/9/2025
Staff Records — .31(8)(b) - Staff
Staff Records — .31(8)(b) - Staff — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 17764). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - High risk10/9/2025
Staffing and Supervision — .32(4) - Staff:Child Ratios and Group Size
Staffing and Supervision — .32(4) - Staff:Child Ratios and Group Size — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 17764). 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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Estimated monthly cost
$1,348/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: ELLIJAY, Gilmer County
- Capacity: 129
- Type: Child Care Learning Center
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