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Childery

Carter Melissa L

42 E. GATE DRIVE, TIFTON, GA 31794Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 2 (out of 3). 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
Family Child Care Home
Age groups served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
6
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 2025 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Jan 20, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.

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  1. Jan 20, 20262 Findings2 Important
    • 290-2-3-.07(9)(b)1 Requires the Annual Ten (10) Clock Hours of Training Shall Include at Least Two (2) Hours In…290-2-3-.07

      290-2-3-.07(9)(b)1 requires the annual ten (10) clock hours of training shall include at least two (2) hours in evidence based, developmentally appropriate language and literacy practices. It was determined based on a review of records that the home did not have evidence of the required language and literacy training.

    • 290-2-3-.13(2)(a) Requires That Outdoor Play Areas Be Kept Clean and Free of Hazards Such as Exposed Sharp Corners Of…290-2-3-.13

      290-2-3-.13(2)(a) requires that outdoor play areas be kept clean and free of hazards such as exposed sharp corners of concrete or equipment, rust and splinters on equipment, broken glass, open drainage ditches, holes and stagnant water. It was determined that the homes back step leading to the playground had a splintered board and was not in good repair as required.

  2. Jul 31, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • 290-2-3-.08(1) Requires the Home to Have a Current and Updated Record for Each Child in Care and for a Period of One…290-2-3-.08

      290-2-3-.08(1) requires the Home to have a current and updated record for each Child in care and for a period of one (1) year after each Child leaves. Such records shall include: identifying information (Child's name, birth date, Parent's name, home and business addresses, telephone numbers)

  3. Feb 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • 290-2-3-.19(2) Requires That a Family Child Care Learning Home Shall Provide a Safe Sleep Environment in Accordance…290-2-3-.19

      290-2-3-.19(2) requires that a Family Child Care Learning Home shall provide a safe sleep environment in accordance with American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) recommendations as listed in these rules for all infants and one-year-old children when placed for sleep in a safety approved crib or in any othe

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