Clay Color Academy
VALDOSTA, GA·Child Care Learning CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address304 Emory Street, Valdosta, GA, 31605
CountyLowndes
Phone(229) 232-9482
Operating details
Hours12:00 AM - 11:50 PM
Capacity33
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/30/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High4
- Medium3
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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304 Emory Street, Valdosta, GA, 31605, VALDOSTA, GA 31605
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/30/2026
- High1
- Medium-High4
- Medium3
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk6/30/2026
Safety — 2 of 46 not met (FY2025)
FY2025: 2 of 46 "Safety" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 57161).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/30/2026
Staff Records — 3 of 73 not met (FY2025)
FY2025: 3 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 57161).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/30/2026
Activities and Equipment — 1 of 32 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 1 of 32 "Activities and Equipment" rule(s) not met (aggregate; DECAL does not publish per-rule detail for prior fiscal years). Source: Georgia DECAL compliance record (locationId 57161).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/30/2026
Children's Records — 2 of 12 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 2 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 57161).
Not corrected - Medium risk6/30/2026
Facility — 3 of 39 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 3 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 57161).
Not corrected - Medium-High risk6/30/2026
Food Service — 2 of 37 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 2 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 57161).
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk6/30/2026
Staff Records — 4 of 73 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 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 57161).
Not corrected - High risk6/30/2026
Staffing and Supervision — 4 of 10 not met (FY2024)
FY2024: 4 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 57161).
Not corrected
2025
- Medium risk7/14/2025
Facility — .25(13) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment
Facility — .25(13) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 57161). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/14/2025
Facility — .26(6) - Playgrounds
Facility — .26(6) - Playgrounds — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 57161). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk7/14/2025
Facility — .26(8) - Playgrounds
Facility — .26(8) - Playgrounds — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 57161). 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
$1,362/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: VALDOSTA, Lowndes County
- Capacity: 33
- Type: Child Care Learning Center
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