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Buddy Bear Academy

308 DEWEY MCGLAMRY ROAD, FITZGERALD, GA 31750Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    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
34
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

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Oct 7, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

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  1. Oct 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • 591-1-1-.09(1)(c) Requires the Center to Ensure That Every Employee Has a Valid and Current Satisfactory Comprehensive…591-1-1-.09

      591-1-1-.09(1)(c) requires the Center to ensure that every Employee has a valid and current satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination on file prior to being present at the Center while any child is present for care or before an individual age 17 or older resides in the Center. The Comprehensive Records Check Determination must have a Records Check Clearance Date that is no older than

    • Staff Stated Proper Knowledge of Diapering Procedures591-1-1-.10

      Staff stated proper knowledge of diapering procedures. Finding 591-1-1-.10(4) requires that if diapers are changed on a diaper changing surface, the surface shall be smooth, nonporous, and equipped with a guard or rails to prevent falls. Between each diaper change, the diaper changing surface shall be cleaned with a disinfectant and dried with a single-use disposable towel. It was determined that

  2. Sep 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • 591-1-1-.18(2) Requires the Center to Have a Designated Space for Food Preparation Separate From Rooms Used by Children…591-1-1-.18

      591-1-1-.18(2) requires the Center to have a designated space for food preparation separate from rooms used by children and in an area not used for diaper changing. The area shall be kept clean and free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles and grease deposits. Food preparation surface areas shall be nonporous with no unsealed cracks or seams. It was determined that the center's kitchen wa

  3. Mar 13, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • 591-1-1-.03(2) Requires the Center to Keep Current Lesson Plans on Site That Reflect Appropriate Instruction Practices…591-1-1-.03

      591-1-1-.03(2) requires the Center to keep current lesson plans on site that reflect appropriate instruction practices and activities to support children's development The Center shall have sufficient and varied play and learning equipment and materials to support the above program of activities in all developmental areas. It was determined that the center did not have available evidence of curren

    • 591-1-1-.15(5) Requires That the Center Provide a Menu Listing All Meals and Snacks to Be Served During the Current…591-1-1-.15

      591-1-1-.15(5) requires that the Center provide a menu listing all meals and snacks to be served during the current week except for School-age Centers where the food may be provided by the Parent(s) by agreement between the School-age Center and the Parent(s). Substitutions shall be recorded on the posted menu and menus shall be retained at the Center for six (6) months. It was determined that the

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