Brenda's Preparatory School & Nt
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.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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Alabama Quality STAR rating of 1 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Alabama's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Alabama caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Alabama Quality STAR 1 Star (Max 5) 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Preschool 1:18 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (4), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 13 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 18, 202413 Findings13 Important
- The 6wk-2 1/2 Yr Old Room Was Left Out of Staff/child Ratio Due to Staff Not Meeting CCDF Requirements
The 6wk-2 1/2 yr old room was left out of staff/child ratio due to staff not meeting CCDF requirements. Staff did not have CA/N, Suitability or Health & Safety…
- The 6wk-2 1/2 Yr Old Room Was Left Out of Staff/child Ratio at Rest Time When There Was 1 Staff to 10 Children. All Children Over 18 Months.
✓ Corrected at visit
- The 6wk-2 1/2 Yr Old Class Did Not Have a Bottom Sheet.
- The 2 1/2-4 Yr Old Class Did Not Have a Bottom Sheet.
- Staff Files Are Incomplete. See Pg 18-22 of Eval.
- Staff Do Not Meet Health and Safety Requirements.
- Inactive Files Are Not Maintained Separately.
- Children's Files Are Incomplete. See Pg 23 of Eval.
- The Changing Pad in the 6wks to 2 1/2 Yr Old Room Is Torn.
- On the Playground a Board Is Falling Away From the Rest of the Fence.
- There Are 8 Broken Limbs on Top of the Fence.
- There Are Active Ant Beds on the Playground (Back Fence, Yellow Slide).
- The Back Fence in the Left Corner Is Falling.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None