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Little Explorers Childcare Learning Center LLC

THOMASTON, GAChild Care Learning CenterLicensed

3.9based on state inspection data
Capacity138
Hours6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Est. price$1,299/mo

Contact information

Address1906 Barnesville Hwy, Thomaston, GA, 30286

CityTHOMASTON, GA 30286

CountyUpson

Phone(706) 601-9129

Operating details

Hours6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Capacity138

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 4/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1906 Barnesville Hwy, Thomaston, GA, 30286, THOMASTON, GA 30286

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Questions to ask on a tour

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  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. 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: 4/27/2026

  • High1
  • Medium-High4
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium risk4/27/2026

    Activities and Equipment — .12(1) - Equipment & Toys

    Activities and Equipment — .12(1) - Equipment & Toys — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 67304). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium risk4/27/2026

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

    Facility — .25(3) - Physical Plant - Safe Environment — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 67304). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High risk4/27/2026

    Food Service — .15(1) - Food Service & Nutrition

    Food Service — .15(1) - Food Service & Nutrition — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 67304). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High risk4/27/2026

    Health and Hygiene — .10(4) - Diapering Areas & Practices

    Health and Hygiene — .10(4) - Diapering Areas & Practices — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 67304). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High risk4/27/2026

    Health and Hygiene — .17(7) - Hygiene

    Health and Hygiene — .17(7) - Hygiene — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 67304). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High risk4/27/2026

    Health and Hygiene — .17(8) - Hygiene

    Health and Hygiene — .17(8) - Hygiene — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 67304). Source: Georgia DECAL "Find Child Care" compliance record.

    Not corrected
  7. High risk4/27/2026

    Staffing and Supervision — .32(7) - Supervision

    Staffing and Supervision — .32(7) - Supervision — Not Met. FY2026 DECAL compliance review (locationId 67304). 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.

7Total Violations
7Recent Violations
(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

$1,299/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: THOMASTON, Upson County
  • Capacity: 138
  • Type: Child Care Learning Center

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