Carrington Academy at Kelly Mill
4420 KELLY MILL ROAD, CUMMING, GA 30040Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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
- 250
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Child Transportation Safety (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 591-1-1-.25(3) Requires the Center and Surrounding Premises to Be Kept Clean, Free of Debris and in Good Repair591-1-1-.25
591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center. It was determined based on observation that in Room C-2L the wall had a large area o
Dec 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 591-1-1-.25(3) Requires the Center and Surrounding Premises to Be Kept Clean, Free of Debris and in Good Repair591-1-1-.25
591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center. It was determined based on observation that in Room C-2L the wall had an area of act
Jan 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Discussed That All Lead Staff Must Enroll in an Approved Education Program Within 6 Months of Hire and Complete Degree…591-1-1-.31
Discussed that all lead staff must enroll in an approved education program within 6 months of hire and complete degree within 18 months.Consultant further discussed to ensure that staff with foreign credentials verify credentials through GA PSC.
- Per Staff the Center Uses One of Two Vehicle to Transport Children591-1-1-.36
Per staff the center uses one of two vehicle to transport children. The consultant observed the following vehicles to have evidence of a current vehicle inspection report: - Vehicle tag # EBB216- inspection conducted on .July 26, 2024. -Vehicle tag # DGG671 inspection conducted on August 29, 2024. Finding 591-1-1-.36(7)(c)2. requires that the driver or other designated person shall immediately doc
May 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 591-1-1-.08(1) Requires the Center Staff to Maintain a File for Each Child While Such Child Is in Care and for One Year…591-1-1-.08
591-1-1-.08(1) requires the Center Staff to maintain a file for each child while such child is in care and for one year after that child is no longer enrolled. In order for the file to be complete, the file shall contain the following: child’s name, birth date, sex, address, living arrangement, name of school if applicable
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Pinnacle Montessori of CummingCumming · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Milton Montessori School at Kelly MillCumming · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Polo Golf & Country ClubCumming · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Discovery Point #67Cumming · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Forsyth County Parks & Recreation @ Midway ParkCumming · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Little Sunshine's Playhouse and PreschoolCumming · 3/5 Childery Rating