Childcare Network #169
1008 GATEWAY DRIVE, PHENIX CITY, AL 36868Childery 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.3 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Alabama Quality STAR rating of 2 Stars. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Alabama's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. 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 2 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:7 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 Hazardous Materials Handling (2) and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 6 total findings, 3 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 14, 20246 Findings3 Critical3 Important
- In the 3yr Classroom There Was Hazardous Substance Not Under Lock and Key (Air Freshener, Cleaning Solution, Clorox Wipes).
✓ Corrected at visit
- In the 6wks - 7mo Classroom There Was Hazardous Substance Not Under Lock and Key (Dove Cream).
✓ Corrected at visit
- In the 2/2 Yr Classroom There Was a Bag Not Under Lock and Key.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Per Staff Statement, a Child at the Facility Was Found Inhaling on a Vape That Belong to a Teacher.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In the 1.5yr-2yr Classroom There Was a Missing Plug Cover.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In the 1yr Classroom There Was a Missing Plug Cover.
✓ Corrected at visit
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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