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Blast Learning Academy

320 RIVERSIDE PARKWAY SUITE 100B, AUSTELL, GA 30168Childery Rating: 2/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    2 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
53
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

5 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings
2 Critical3 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.

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  1. Sep 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • Discussed Maintenance of Resilient Surface591-1-1-.26

      Discussed maintenance of resilient surface. Please fluff and redistribute. Finding 591-1-1-.26(4) requires that playgrounds be protected from traffic or other hazards by a (4) four foot high fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other

  2. Sep 24, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • 591-1-1-.15(3) Requires Baby Bottles and Formula to Be Labeled with the Individual Child's Name591-1-1-.15
  3. Jul 8, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • 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 diaper cream, hand sanitizer and diaper wipes were located in an unlocked cabinet and accessible to children in the 1L-Infants classroom. In addition, diaper wipes that were marked keep out of reach of children were l

  4. Mar 7, 20241 Finding1 Critical
    • 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 hand sanitizer was located on the diaper changing station in Classroom 2R and accessible to children. Additionally, bleach wipes were located in a hallway leading to the playground that was accessible to children and

  5. Nov 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
    • 591-1-1-.30(1)(a)2 Requires That a Crib Mattress Is Firm591-1-1-.30

      591-1-1-.30(1)(a)2 requires that a crib mattress is firm, tight-fitting without gaps, at least 2 inches thick and covered with a waterproof, washable material. Before a change of occupant, each mattress shall be cleaned with a disinfectant. It was determined that three of five crib mattresses were not firm with a waterproof, washable cover.

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