Child Development Center - Blackshear
5218 HIGHWAY 121 NORTH, BLACKSHEAR, GA 31516Childery 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.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
- 115
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 4, 20255 Findings5 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 based on observation that classrooms A main hall right, B
- Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revision Date: 12/5/2025 1:48:26 PM Page 6 of 8 Comment Director Provided…591-1-1-.09
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revision Date: 12/5/2025 1:48:26 PM Page 6 of 8 Comment Director provided 14 file(s) for employees hired since last visit. Finding 591-1-1-.09(1)(a) requires that a Center ensure that every actual and potential Director, Employee and Provisional Employee of a Child Care Learning Center submit both a Records Check Application to the Department and Finge
- 591-1-1-.14(1)(a) Requires All Staff Who Provide Direct Care to Children Must Obtain Certification in a Biennial…591-1-1-.14
591-1-1-.14(1)(a) requires all Staff who provide direct care to children must obtain certification in a biennial training program in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training program in pediatric first aid within the first 45 days of employment. Current and valid evidence of the successful completion of such training shall be maintained on the Center’s premises. The ho
- 591-1-1-.15(2)(f) Requires That Food for Infants or Children Less Than One (1) Year of Age Be Cut Into Pieces One-…591-1-1-.15
591-1-1-.15(2)(f) requires that food for infants or children less than one (1) year of age be cut into pieces one- quarter inch or smaller and food for toddlers shall be cut into pieces one-half inch or smaller to prevent choking. It was determined based on observation that eight 1-year-old children in classroom B main hall left were served fish stick nuggets that were not cut in one-half inch or
- 591-1-1-.33(1) Requires All Employees and Provisional Employees to Receive Initial Center Orientation Prior To…591-1-1-.33
591-1-1-.33(1) requires all Employees and Provisional Employees to receive Initial Center orientation prior to assignment to children or task. It was determined based on review of staff records that staff # 20 was hired September 24, 2025 and has not completed orientation prior to assignment to children or task. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revision Date: 12/5/2025 1:48:26 PM Page
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Blackshear Elementary SchoolBlackshear · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Boatright Mellissa A.Blackshear · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Pierce County Head Start/Early Head StartBlackshear · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Blackshear Presbyterian Childcare Inc.Blackshear · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Pierce CubsBlackshear · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Peacock DeAnna NBlackshear · 3/5 Childery Rating