Ware County Head Start Center
Licensed for 471 children from 3 years to 4 years 11 months, open weekdays 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. Runs Georgia's Pre-K Program.
1235 McDonald Street, Waycross, GA, 31501
Listing details last changed Nov 15, 2026
Ware County Head Start Center is a childcare center in Waycross, Georgia.
Capacity
471
Ages
Preschool, Georgia's Pre-K
Hours
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
License & details for Ware County Head Start Center
- Facility type
- Child Care Learning Center
- License
- Child Care Learning Center
- License status
- licensed
- County
- Ware
- Accepts subsidy
- Not reported as accepting subsidy
Hours at Ware County Head Start Center
- Monday
- 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM–3:00 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
- State Pre-K
How it compares in Waycross
| Measure | This center | Typical in Waycross |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 471 children | 139 children |
| Weekday opening time | 8:00 AM | 2:15 PM |
| Youngest age served | 3 years | 13 months |
Waycross has 28 licensed centers. Ware County Head Start Center is the only one that offers Pre-K.
Where Ware County Head Start Center 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 Ware County Head Start Center
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Questions parents ask about Ware County Head Start Center
Does Ware County Head Start Center accept child care subsidy?
The Georgia record does not list Ware County Head Start Center as accepting child care subsidy. That is not the same as a no, so ask the center directly.
What ages does Ware County Head Start Center serve?
Ware County Head Start Center is licensed to care for children from 3 years to 4 years 11 months. The state record lists these age groups: Preschool, Georgia's Pre-K.
Does Ware County Head Start Center offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists Ware County Head Start Center as taking State Pre-K (Georgia's Pre-K Program). Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
What are the hours at Ware County Head Start Center?
Ware County Head Start Center is open weekdays 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. Call ahead to confirm, since holidays and closures are not in the state record.
How many children is Ware County Head Start Center licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 471 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is Ware County Head Start Center licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Georgia record lists Ware County Head Start Center'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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