Big Blue Marble - Townsend Road
989 TOWNSEND ROAD, VILLA RICA, GA 30180Childery 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
- 177
- 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 Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Child Transportation Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Please Replace/add Missing/expired Item(s) in First Aid Kit(s)591-1-1-.14
Please replace/add missing/expired item(s) in first aid kit(s). Finding 591-1-1-.14(1)(a) requires all Staff who provide direct care to children must obtain certification in a biennial training program in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in pediatric first aid within the first 45 days of employment. Current and valid evidence of the successful completi
- 591-1-1-17(7) Requires That Children Wash Their Hands with Liquid Soap and Warm Running Water Upon Arrival for Care,…591-1-1-.17
591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re-entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water
- 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 classroom G - 5 and up had an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom with baby wipes that were labeled keep out of reach of children, diaper creams and empty plastic bags accessible to children.
- 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 The vehicle had an approved fire extinguisher and first aid kit on this date.
Oct 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Center Appeared Clean and Well Maintained on This Date591-1-1-.25
The Center appeared clean and well maintained on this date. 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 the following hazards were observed at the time of the visit: B - 1's had a diaper bag in the cubby with baby wipes label keep out of reach of children an
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