These homes must register with the state. Georgia has 6,771 homes registered, but many more may be operating that have not been registered. These are not required to register with DHR, but if the provider receives a child care subsidy from DFCS, ORS staff visit the home to check basic health and safety items, and the provider is given a criminal background check. Licensing and registration requirements Only day care centers and group day care homes are licensed. Centers and group homes are inspected by the ORS Child Care Licensing Section at least once a year, and all complaints are investigated.
All inspections are unannounced.
Family day care homes are required to register with the state. Each provider receives a copy of state regulations and registers with the state if he or she agrees to operate within those rules, which cover the same general areas as the other day care center regulations. All complaints are investigated. Forty-six standards surveyors are responsible for all licensed, registered and informal facilities throughout the state. The state investigates all reports of rule violations.