Cohn Early Childhood Learning Center
3960 MONTCLAIR ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213Childery 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 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 Rating 1 Star 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
- Licensed capacity
- 250
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 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 (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 18 total findings, 6 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 23, 202418 Findings6 Critical12 Important
- In Nursery Room #1, There Is a Tube of Dustin and a Container of Disinfectant Wipes Not Under Lock & Key or Combination Lock.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In Toddler Room #1, There Is a Can of Lysol Spray Not Under Lock & Key or Combination Lock.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In Toddler Room #3, There Is a Bottle of Hand Sanitizer, Lavender Hand Soap and Etc. Not Under Lock & Key or Combination Lock.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In Toddler Room #4, There Is a Bottle of Hand Sanitizer Not Under Lock & Key or Combination Lock.
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Teacher's Supplies/arts & Crafts Room Is Open and Unlocked Which Contains Several Hazards (Hand Sanitizer &…
The teacher's supplies/arts & crafts room is open and unlocked which contains several hazards (hand sanitizer & laminating machine) not under lock & key or comb…
✓ Corrected at visit
- In the Napping Area, There Is a Bottle of Hand Sanitizer and Lysol Spray Not Under Lock & Key or Combination Lock.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In Nursery Room #1, There Is an Infant Laying Down in the Crib with a Bottle.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In Nursery Room #2, There Are 3 Uncovered Electrical Outlets on the Surge Protector.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In Toddler Room #1, There Is a Can of Paint in the Children's Restroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In Toddler Room #1, There Is a Spray Bottle Not Labeled.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In Toddler Room #2, There Are Uncovered Electrical Outlets.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In Toddler Room #5, There Is a Bottle of Antibacterial Soap Not Under Lock & Key or Combination Lock.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In Toddler Room #5, There Is a Spray Bottle Not Labeled.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In the 3K Classroom, There Is a Bottle of Liquid Paper Not Under Lock & Key or Combination Lock.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In the 4K Classroom #1, There Is a Can of Paint in the Children's Restroom.
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Emergency Prepared and Response Plan Is Incomplete.
- The Children's Records Checklist Is Incomplete (See Pg. 23 of the Evaluation).
- The Day Care Staff Records Checklist Is Incomplete (See Pg. 18-22 of the Evaluation).
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None