Clarian Place Child Care & Learning Center - COLUMBUS
Data last updated · May 2026
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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 2. 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
- 153
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Child Transportation Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 20, 20253 Findings2 Critical1 Important
- Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.32(7) Requires That Children Be Supervised at All Times Appropriate to The…591-1-1-.32
Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff membe
- Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.36(10) Requires That a Child Never Be Left Unattended in a Vehicle591-1-1-.36
Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.36(10) requires that a child never be left unattended in a vehicle. It was determined based on an investigation that on October 29, 2025, around 2:10 p.m., there were two staff members and three children on the center's vehicle for after-school transportation. The child boarded the center's vehicle at 2:10 p.m. and fell asleep during transit. The staff member
- Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.29(3) Requires the Director or Designated Person-in-charge to Report or Cause To…591-1-1-.29
Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.29(3) requires the Director or designated person-in-charge to report or cause to be reported to the Department within twenty-four (24) hours or the next work day: any death of a child while in the care of the Center
Sep 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 591-1-1-.12(2) Requires That All Equipment and Furniture Be Free From Hazardous Conditions Such As, but Not Limited To,…591-1-1-.12
591-1-1-.12(2) requires that all equipment and furniture be free from hazardous conditions such as, but not limited to, sharp rough edges or toxic paint
- 591-1-1-.26(9) Requires the Playground to Be Kept Clean591-1-1-.26
591-1-1-.26(9) requires the playground to be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete. It was determined based on observation that these hazards were observed on playgrounds: Toddler and two-year-old playground--weeds and thick grass throughout, exposed concrete with sharp edges from the exit doors of