Andrew and Walter Young Head Start YMCA Early Learning Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Georgia's licensing baseline. Georgia caps infant ratios at 1:6, toddler ratios at 1:8, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 10 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 327
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:6 12 Toddlers 1:8 16 Preschool 1:18 36
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 591-1-1-.25(13) Requires That Potentially Hazardous Equipment591-1-1-.25
591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children. It was determined based on observation that in Classroom # 6, and Classroom #7 were black computer cords in the top drawer unlocked accessible to children. It was further observed in Classroom # 9 two plastic grocery bags in the top drawer near the changing tab
Jun 13, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.32(7) Requires That Children Be Supervised at All Times Appropriate to The…591-1-1-.32
Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members a
Mar 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Please Secure Cleaning Tools (I.e., Broom, Plunger) Out of Reach of Children591-1-1-.25
Please secure cleaning tools (i.e., broom, plunger) out of reach of children. Finding 591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children. It was determined based on observation that in Classroom 6 a orange box cutter was in the left red drawer in the back of the classroom accessible to children. Georgia Departme
Mar 20, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.32(7) Requires That Children Be Supervised at All Times Appropriate to The…591-1-1-.32
Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff membe
- Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.03(9) Requires Center Staff to Refrain From Engaging In591-1-1-.03
Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.03(9) requires center staff to refrain from engaging in, or allowing children or other adults to engage in, activities that could be detrimental to a child's health or well-being, such as but not limited to, horse play, rough play, wrestling, and picking up a child in a manner that could cause injury. It was determined based on an investigation that on Januar