AppleGate Academy & Preschool (Jonesboro)
9610 DEER CROSSING DRIVE, JONESBORO, GA 30236Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 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.2 / 5
- 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 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 1 (out of 3). 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Quality Rated Level 1 (Max 3) Learn more →
- 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
- 203
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in Georgia's Pre-K Program, a free state-funded pre-K program. Other care hours may have tuition.
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Child Transportation Safety (2) and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 13, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 591-1-1-.30(1)(b)1 Requires That Cots and Mats Are of Sound Construction and of Sufficient Size to Accommodate…591-1-1-.30
591-1-1-.30(1)(b)1 requires that cots and mats are of sound construction and of sufficient size to accommodate comfortably the size and weight of the child
- Paperwork591-1-1-.36
Paperwork, checklist, permission forms, annual inspection form and proper check of the vehicle after transportation were discussed with the director. Comment The vehicle had an approved fire extinguisher and first aid kit on this date. Comment The vehicle was checked for compliance. Proper restraints were observed and discussed with the director. Finding 591-1-1-.36(4)(b) requires that the interio
Nov 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Pleasant Naptime Environment Observed591-1-1-.30
Pleasant naptime environment observed. Finding 591-1-1-.30(1)(b)1 requires that cots and mats are of sound construction and of sufficient size to accommodate comfortably the size and weight of the child
- A Current/completed Inspection Was Observed for All Vehicles Used in Transporting Children This Date591-1-1-.36
A current/completed inspection was observed for all vehicles used in transporting children this date. Comment Complete documentation of transportation observed on this date.
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