Chosen Kids Childcare and Academy
8525 STATE STREET, CITRONELLE, AL 36522Childery 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.2 / 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 1 Star. 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 1 Star (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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Preschool 1:18 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 Building & Premises Safety (3), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 10 total findings, 2 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 8, 202410 Findings2 Critical8 Important
- In the 6wks-18months Classroom (Room 5) There Are Hazardous Substances Not Under Lock and Key (Clorox Wipes, Lysol Spray).
✓ Corrected at visit
- In the 18months-2.5 Years Classroom There Are Hazardous Substances Not Under Lock and Key.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In the 6wks-18months Classroom (Room 5) There Is a Rip in the Changing Pad.
✓ Corrected at visit
- There Are Electrical Outlets Uncovered Throughout the Center.
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Climbing Structure Is Not Stable and Has a Splintered Board at Two of the Screws Holding the Structure Up.
✓ Corrected at visit
- There Are Active Ant Beds on the Playground.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In the 3yrs-5yrs Classroom (Room Office) There Are No Tables and Chairs for the Children.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In the 3yrs-5yrs Classroom (Room 8) There Is Equipment Missing for the Children (Table and Chairs, Indoor Thermometer, Shelving).
✓ Corrected at visit
- In the 3yrs-5yrs Classroom There Is Not a Child Safe Thermometer.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Files Are Incomplete (See Pg 18).
✓ Corrected at visit
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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