Cornerstone Children's Center
209 CHURCH STREET, VIDALIA, GA 30474Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.5 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 3 (out of 3). 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 3 (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
- 172
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 591-1-1-.33(5)(b)1591-1-1-.33
591-1-1-.33(5)(b)1. requires the annual ten (10) clock hours of training shall include at least two (2) hours in evidence based, developmentally appropriate language and literacy practices. It was determined based on review of staff records and GAPDS, staff # 7, 8, 14, 26, and 29 have been employed more than 90 days and have no proof of completion of 2 hours of language and literacy practices as r
Nov 10, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Director Provided 4 File(s) for Employees Hired Since Last Visit591-1-1-.09
Director provided 4 file(s) for employees hired since last visit. Finding 591-1-1-.09(1)(a) requires that a Center ensure that every actual and potential Director, Employee and Provisional Employee of a Child Care Learning Center submit both a Records Check Application to the Department and Fingerprints to an authorized fingerprinting site. It was determined based on a review of records, Koala Out
- Evidence Observed of 50% of Center Staff Certified in First Aid and CPR591-1-1-.14
Evidence observed of 50% of center Staff certified in First Aid and CPR. Comment Please anti-bacterial ointment, antiseptic, and insect sting preparation to the first aid kit on the van. Finding 591-1-1-.14(1)(a) requires all Staff who provide direct care to children must obtain certification in a biennial training program in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a triennial training p
- 591-1-1-.26(4) Requires That Playgrounds Be Protected From Traffic or Other Hazards by a (4) Four Foot High Fence Or…591-1-1-.26
591-1-1-.26(4) requires that playgrounds be protected from traffic or other hazards by a (4) four foot high fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except whe
- 591-1-1-.31(2)(b)2591-1-1-.31
591-1-1-.31(2)(b)2. requires teachers and lead caregivers to meet minimum academic requirements and qualifying experience at the time of employment. It was determined based on review of staff records that staff # 5 and 19 serve as lead teachers and have educational credentials which have expired, and staff # 16 serves as a lead teacher and does not have required educational credentials and is not
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