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Childery

Community Ministries Learning Center

1217 E. MCINTOSH RD, GRIFFIN, GA 30223Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    2 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 2 (out of 3) and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
136
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:816
Preschool1:1836

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 5 Findings
5 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

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  1. May 13, 20264 Findings4 Important
    • 591-1-1-.16(f) Requires the Center to Submit an Application for an Amended License at Least 30 Days Prior to a Change…591-1-1-.16

      591-1-1-.16(f) requires the Center to submit an application for an amended License at least 30 days prior to a change if there is a change in the name of the program or Center, changes in the ages of the children to be served, an increase in the regular hours of operation such that the Center would be providing evening or night- time care in addition to day-time care, changes in the services provi

    • 591-1-1-.21(3) Requires That the Center Conduct Drills for Fire, Tornado and Other Emergency Situations591-1-1-.21

      591-1-1-.21(3) requires that the Center conduct drills for fire, tornado and other emergency situations. The fire drills will be conducted monthly and tornado and other emergency situation drills will be conducted every six months. The Center shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years. It was determined based on a review of records that there was no evidence

    • 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 the PVC pipe on the right middle side of the play equipment closest to the road was separated posing a pinching hazard. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revis

    • Previously Cited: 91-1-1-.33(5) Requires That Every Calendar Year After the First Year of Employment, All Supervisory…591-1-1-.33

      Previously Cited: 91-1-1-.33(5) requires that every calendar year after the first year of employment, all supervisory and caregiver Personnel, except independent contractors, Students-in-Training and volunteers shall attend ten (10) clock hours of diverse training which is task-focused in on-going health, safety and early childhood or child development related topics and which is offered by an acc

  2. Nov 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • 591-1-1-.20(1) Requires Personnel to Obtain Specific Written Authorization From the Child's Physician or Parent In…591-1-1-.20

      591-1-1-.20(1) requires Personnel to obtain specific written authorization from the child's physician or parent in order to dispense prescription or non-prescription medications, except for first aid. Such authorization will include when applicable, date