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Beginnings Children's Center Millen United Methodist Church

413 N. GRAY STREET, MILLEN, GA 30442Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 2 (out of 3). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Georgia's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. 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 2 (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
75
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:612
Toddlers1:816
Preschool1:1836

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

1 Inspection Visit Since 2026 · 5 Findings
Most recent: May 5, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

See the Inspection Visit
  1. May 5, 20265 Findings5 Important
    • 591-1-1-.10(2) Requires Centers First Licensed After March 1591-1-1-.10

      591-1-1-.10(2) requires Centers first licensed after March 1, 1991, and Centers that renovate existing plumbing facilities, to have a hand washing sink with running heated water located adjacent to the diapering area. Flush sinks shall not be used for hand washing. Cleansing procedures in other facilities shall be approved by the Department. It was determined based on observation that the portable

    • 591-1-1-.12(4) Requires That Equipment and Furniture Is Secured if It Is of a Weight or Mass That Could Cause Injury…591-1-1-.12

      591-1-1-.12(4) requires that equipment and furniture is secured if it is of a weight or mass that could cause injury from tipping, falling, or being pulled or pushed over. It was determined based on observation that the the television in Room A: Threes and Fours was sitting on top of a cabinet and not secured to the wall or cabinet posing a tipping hazard.

    • 591-1-1-.15(2)(f) Requires That Food for Infants or Children Less Than One (1) Year of Age Be Cut Into Pieces One-…591-1-1-.15

      591-1-1-.15(2)(f) requires that food for infants or children less than one (1) year of age be cut into pieces one- quarter inch or smaller and food for toddlers shall be cut into pieces one-half inch or smaller to prevent choking. It was determined based on observation that the one year old and two year old children were served and eating whole chicken nuggets.

    • 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 the following was observed in the classrooms: Room A: Threes and Fours- - a container of Clorox wipes sitting on a low shelf as you enter the classroom Room D: One Year Olds- - a container of Clorox wipes, Two bottles

    • 591-1-1-.26(8) Requires Climbing and Swinging Equipment to Have a Resilient Surface Beneath the Equipment and the Fall…591-1-1-.26

      591-1-1-.26(8) requires climbing and swinging equipment to have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency. It was determined based on observation that the mulch under the swings was less than six inches when the black lining and dirt was observed.

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