Brookfield Academy at the Lakes
469 LAKES BLVD, LAKE PARK, GA 31636Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 95
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Discussed SIDS and Infant Sleeping Position591-1-1-.30
Discussed SIDS and infant sleeping position. Comment Pleasant naptime environment observed. Comment The correct number of mats, sheets and blankets were observed on this date. Cleaning and disinfecting of mats was discussed with the director on this date. Finding 591-1-1-.30(4). requires that if cots and mats are stored in the children's activity room or area, they shall be stored to prevent child
Feb 6, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 591-1-1-.26(4) - The Consultant Discussed with the Provider That a Fence Separating Two Play Areas Is Not Required By…591-1-1-.26
591-1-1-.26(4) - The consultant discussed with the provider that a fence separating two play areas is not required by the agency but the fence surrounding the air conditioning unit was 3.8 inches tall when 4 feet or more is required for a barrier. The consultant discussed with the provider options that could be used to bring the current fence to four feet or surround the air conditioning unit with
- Consultant Observed Twelve (12) of Twelve (12) cribs95io Meeting Safety Compliance with Consumer Product Safety…591-1-1-.30
Consultant observed Twelve (12) of twelve (12) cribs95io meeting safety compliance with Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Society of Testing and Materials International (ASTM) safety standards manufactured in (2012, 2013, 2024, 2025). Consultant discussed safe sleeping requirements with the director during the inspection visit. Finding 591-1-1-.30(4). requires that if cots and
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