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Smart Start Pre-School Learning Academy

THOMASVILLE, GAChild Care Learning CenterLicensed

1.7based on state inspection data
Capacity86
Hours6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Est. price$1,371/mo

Contact information

Address505 Bartow Street, Thomasville, GA, 31792

CityTHOMASVILLE, GA 31792

CountyThomas

Phone(229) 225-1122

Operating details

Hours6:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Capacity86

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High6
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low13
  • Low0

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Location

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505 Bartow Street, Thomasville, GA, 31792, THOMASVILLE, GA 31792

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  2. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  3. This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/30/2026

  • High6
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low13
  • Low0

2026

  1. 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 51917).

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low risk6/30/2026

    Children's Records — 1 of 12 not met (FY2025)

    FY2025: 1 of 12 "Children's Records" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 51917).

    Not corrected
  3. Medium risk6/30/2026

    Facility — 4 of 39 not met (FY2025)

    FY2025: 4 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 51917).

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low risk6/30/2026

    Staff Records — 4 of 73 not met (FY2025)

    FY2025: 4 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 51917).

    Not corrected
  5. 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 51917).

    Not corrected
  6. 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 51917).

    Not corrected
  7. 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 51917).

    Not corrected
  8. High risk6/17/2026

    Staff Records — .09(1)(c) - Criminal Records and Comprehensive Background Checks

    Staff Records — .09(1)(c) - Criminal Records and Comprehensive Background Checks — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-Low risk6/17/2026

    Staff Records — .33(5)(a) - Staff Training

    Staff Records — .33(5)(a) - Staff Training — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-Low risk6/17/2026

    Staff Records — .24(1) - Personnel Records

    Staff Records — .24(1) - Personnel Records — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  11. High risk6/17/2026

    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 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  12. Medium risk2/9/2026

    Facility — .25(3) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment

    Facility — .25(3) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  13. High risk2/9/2026

    Staffing and Supervision — .32(2) - Staff:Child Ratios and Group Size

    Staffing and Supervision — .32(2) - Staff:Child Ratios and Group Size — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  14. Medium-Low risk2/9/2026

    Staff Records — .33(5)(a) - Staff Training

    Staff Records — .33(5)(a) - Staff Training — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium risk11/24/2025

    Facility — .25(3) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment

    Facility — .25(3) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low risk11/24/2025

    Staff Records — .14(2)(b) - First Aid & CPR

    Staff Records — .14(2)(b) - First Aid & CPR — Recite-Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low risk11/24/2025

    Staff Records — .24(1) - Personnel Records

    Staff Records — .24(1) - Personnel Records — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-Low risk11/24/2025

    Staff Records — .33(3)(a)-(k) - New - Staff Training

    Staff Records — .33(3)(a)-(k) - New - Staff Training — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-Low risk8/11/2025

    Staff Records — .33(5)(a) - New - Staff Training

    Staff Records — .33(5)(a) - New - Staff Training — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium risk8/11/2025

    Facility — .25(13) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment

    Facility — .25(13) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low risk8/11/2025

    Staff Records — .14(2)(b) - New - First Aid & CPR

    Staff Records — .14(2)(b) - New - First Aid & CPR — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-Low risk8/11/2025

    Staff Records — .14(1)(a) - First Aid & CPR

    Staff Records — .14(1)(a) - First Aid & CPR — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  9. High risk8/11/2025

    Safety — .36(7)(c)3. - Transportation

    Safety — .36(7)(c)3. - Transportation — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  10. High risk8/11/2025

    Safety — .36(3)(a-b) - Transportation

    Safety — .36(3)(a-b) - Transportation — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  11. Medium-Low risk8/11/2025

    Policies and Procedures — .27 - Posted Notices

    Policies and Procedures — .27 - Posted Notices — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 51917). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
11Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,371/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: THOMASVILLE, Thomas County
  • Capacity: 86
  • Type: Child Care Learning Center

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