Tift Child Development Center
ALBANY, GA·Child Care Learning CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address622 West Tift Avenue, Albany, GA, 31706
CityALBANY, GA 31706
CountyDougherty
Phone(229) 434-7338
Operating details
Hours7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Capacity192
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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622 West Tift Avenue, Albany, GA, 31706, ALBANY, GA 31706
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
- 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: 6/30/2026
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2026
- Medium-Low risk6/30/2026
Staff Records — 2 of 73 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 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 24781).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/12/2026
Staff Records — .33(5)(b)1. - New - Staff Training
Staff Records — .33(5)(b)1. - New - Staff Training — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 24781). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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Estimated monthly cost
$963/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: ALBANY, Dougherty County
- Capacity: 192
- Type: Child Care Learning Center
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