Georgia Daycare Licensing Requirements.

Child Age Child:Staff Ratio Maximum Group Size
6 weeks 6:1 12
9 months 6:1 12
18 months 8:1 16
27 months 10:1 20
3 years 15:1 30
4 years 18:1 36
5 years 20:1 40
6 years 25:1 50
7 years 25:1 50
8-9 years 25:1 50
10 years and older 25:1 50

Note: Key: NR = Not Regulated; U = Unspecified
For the purposes of this document, a licensed program is required to have permission from the State to operate and must meet specified family child care standards.
Several States have county or city licensing regulations which may supersede State requirements; reported data excludes such requirements. States includes the District of Columbia for a total of 51 entities.


Child Care Licensing Agencies

Child Care Subsidy Agency

Georgia Department of Human Resources
Division of Family and Children Services
Child Care Unit
Two Peachtree Street NW., Suite 21-392
Atlanta, GA 30303-3142
Phone: 404-657-3434
Toll Free: 800-869-1150
Web Site: http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/ DHR-DFCS/

Child Care Licensing Agency

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
Bright From The Start
10 Park Place South SE, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-657-5562
Toll Free: 888-442-7735
Web Site: http://www.decal.ga.gov/childcareservice s/childcareservicesmain.aspx

State Child Care Resource & Referral Contact

Georgia Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies
50 Executive Park South NE, Ste 5015
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: 404-479-4233
Web Site: http://www.gaccrra.org

Professional Development Contact

Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning
10 Park Place South, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-657-5562
Toll Free: 888-442-7735
Web Site: http://www.decal.state.ga.us

State Homepage & Child Care Page

http://www.georgia.gov
http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/ DHR-DFCS/

State Contacts List