First Baptist Church Children's Learning Center
DALTON, GA·Child Care Learning CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address311 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton, GA, 30720
CityDALTON, GA 30720
CountyWhitfield
Phone(706) 226-3906
Operating details
Hours7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Capacity214
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium3
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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311 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton, GA, 30720, DALTON, GA 30720
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
- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- 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-High4
- Medium3
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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 26100).
Not corrected - 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 26100).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/30/2026
Facility — 2 of 39 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 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 26100).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/30/2026
Food Service — 1 of 37 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 1 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 26100).
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 26100).
Not corrected - 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 26100).
Not corrected - Medium risk1/21/2026
Facility — .25(13) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment
Facility — .25(13) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 26100). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk1/21/2026
Food Service — .15(3) - Food Service & Nutrition
Food Service — .15(3) - Food Service & Nutrition — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 26100). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk1/21/2026
Staff Records — .14(1) - First Aid & CPR
Staff Records — .14(1) - First Aid & CPR — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 26100). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - High risk1/21/2026
Staffing and Supervision — .32(7) - Supervision
Staffing and Supervision — .32(7) - Supervision — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 26100). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk9/25/2025
Facility — .25(13) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment
Facility — .25(13) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 26100). 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
$1,422/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: DALTON, Whitfield County
- Capacity: 214
- Type: Child Care Learning Center
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