Cedars Preschool at Locust Grove
1217 LEGUIN MILL RD, LOCUST GROVE, GA 30248Childery 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.4 / 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.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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 239
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Child Transportation Safety (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Dec 16, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Complete Documentation of Transportation for Vehicle Tag# RVF2359 and tag#EUZ228 Observed on This Date591-1-1-.36
Complete documentation of transportation for vehicle tag# RVF2359 and tag#EUZ228 observed on this date. vehicles with tag #RVF2357 and tag# TCR1477 are not operable. Comment The vehicle tag #RVF2359 and #Euz228 had an approved fire extinguisher and first aid kit on this date. Finding 591-1-1-.36(4)(c) requires that each vehicle be equipped with a fire extinguisher maintained in working order and k
Jun 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Discussed Maintenance of Resilient Surface591-1-1-.26
Discussed maintenance of resilient surface. Please fluff and redistribute. Finding 591-1-1-.26(4) requires that playgrounds be protected from traffic or other hazards by a (4) four foot high fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other
Apr 27, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.03(9) Requires Center Staff to Refrain From Engaging In591-1-1-.03
Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.03(9) requires center staff to refrain from engaging in, or allowing children or other adults to engage in, activities that could be detrimental to a child's health or well-being, such as but not limited to, horse play, rough play, wrestling, and picking up a child in a manner that could cause injury. It was determined based on an investigation that on January 26
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.12(1) Requires Each Employee and Child in Attendance to Use All Indoor and Outdoor…591-1-1-.12
Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.12(1) requires each Employee and child in attendance to use all indoor and outdoor furniture, activity materials, and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, recommendations, and intended use. All equipment and furniture shall be used only by the age- appropriate group of children. It was determined based
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