Gilmer County Head Start
Licensed for 129 children from infancy to 4 years 11 months, open weekdays 8:00 AM–2:30 PM. Runs Georgia's Pre-K Program and offers Head Start and Early Head Start.
305 Calvin Jackson Dr., Ellijay, GA, 30540
Listing details last changed Oct 4, 2026
Gilmer County Head Start is a childcare center in Ellijay, Georgia.
Capacity
129
Ages
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Georgia's Pre-K
Hours
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
License & details for Gilmer County Head Start
- Facility type
- Child Care Learning Center
- License
- Child Care Learning Center
- License status
- licensed
- County
- Gilmer
- Accepts subsidy
- Not reported as accepting subsidy
Hours at Gilmer County Head Start
- Monday
- 8:00 AM–2:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM–2:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM–2:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM–2:30 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM–2:30 PM
- Saturday
- Not listed
- Sunday
- Not listed
From the state record. Holidays and closures are not in it, so call ahead.
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Head StartEarly Head StartState Pre-K
How it compares in Ellijay
| Measure | This center | Typical in Ellijay |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday opening time | 8:00 AM | 11:15 AM |
Ellijay has 6 licensed centers. Gilmer County Head Start is one of 3 that take infants and the only one that offers Pre-K.
Where Gilmer County Head Start is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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Paying for care in Georgia
Childcare and Parent Services (CAPS) (opens in a new tab) is Georgia’s child care subsidy program. Agency: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for Gilmer County Head Start
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Questions parents ask about Gilmer County Head Start
Does Gilmer County Head Start accept child care subsidy?
The Georgia record does not list Gilmer County Head Start as accepting child care subsidy. That is not the same as a no, so ask the center directly.
What ages does Gilmer County Head Start serve?
Gilmer County Head Start is licensed to care for children from infancy to 4 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Georgia's Pre-K.
Does Gilmer County Head Start offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists Gilmer County Head Start as taking Head Start, Early Head Start and State Pre-K (Georgia's Pre-K Program). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
What are the hours at Gilmer County Head Start?
Gilmer County Head Start is open weekdays 8:00 AM–2:30 PM. Call ahead to confirm, since holidays and closures are not in the state record.
How many children is Gilmer County Head Start licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 129 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Gilmer County Head Start licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Georgia record lists Gilmer County Head Start's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 1, 2026 · Source: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning public records · Check this license on Search for Quality Child Care (Georgia) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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