Discovery Kidz
108 BEDFORD STREET, HUEYTOWN, AL 35023Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.5 / 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Note: state records show 1 past adverse action on this facility's license. Process quality reflects an Alabama Quality STAR Rating rating of 5 Stars. Structural quality reflects Alabama's licensing baseline. 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 Rating 5 Stars (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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 5
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 14, 20248 Findings8 Important
- Children's Files Are Incomplete (See Pg 23 of Eval).
✓ Corrected at visit
- The 18mth to Mth Class Is Out of Ratio Due to CCDF Requirements Not Being Met. (Health-n-Safety)
✓ Corrected at visit
- The 3yr Old Classroom Was Out of Ratio Due to CCDF Requirements Not Being Met. (Health & Safety Suitability)
✓ Corrected at visit
- The 4 & 5 Yr Old Class Was Out of Ratio Due to CCDF Requirements Not Being Met. (Health & Safety Suitability)
✓ Corrected at visit
- Childcare workers/teachers/Subs Do Not Meet Qualifications for 12 Hours of Training Within 30 Days of Employment.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Childcare worker/teachers/Subs Do Not Meet Requirements for Pre-service Health and Safety.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Files Are Incomplete. (See Pg 18-22 of Eval.)
✓ Corrected at visit
- There Are Staff That Do Not Have Complete Files at the Time of Employment.
✓ Corrected at visit
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- 1