Bright Star Kids Academy- Midtown
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.3 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 2. 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 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
- 130
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Child Transportation Safety (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 13, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.15(1) Requires That Meals and Snacks Are Served591-1-1-.15
Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.15(1) requires that meals and snacks are served, with serving sizes dependent upon the age of the child, that meet nutritional guidelines as established by the United States Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals and snacks shall be varied daily, and additional servings of nutritious food shall be offered to children over and above the
Mar 5, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Complete First Aid Kits Observed in Center and on Vehicles on This Date591-1-1-.14
Complete first aid kits observed in center and on vehicles on this date. 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
- 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 hazards were found accessible to children: - Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension stored in a book bag sitting in a cubby in Rm C 2L- Toddlers - Personal belongings such as a purse and book bag stored on
Dec 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 591-1-1-.13(5) Requires Center Staff to Leave a List of Children and Adults Participating in the Trip at the Center And…591-1-1-.13
591-1-1-.13(5) requires Center Staff to leave a list of children and adults participating in the trip at the Center and to take the same list on the trip in the possession of the adult in charge of the trip. It was determined based on a review of filed trip files that the staff did not complete and leave or take a list of children and staff participating in the field trip.
- 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. Finding 591-1-1-.36(7)(a) requires that each vehicle contains current information including: the full names of all children to be transported, each child's pick-up location, pick-up time, delivery location, alternate delivery location if a Parent is not at home and name of person authorized to rec