CreekStone Academy at Little Tikes
2960 ALBION FARM ROAD, DULUTH, GA 30097Childery 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.4 / 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 (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 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
- 310
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in Georgia's Pre-K Program, a free state-funded pre-K program. Other care hours may have tuition.
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Child Transportation Safety (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Current/completed Inspection Was Observed for All Vehicles Used in Transporting Children This Date591-1-1-.36
A current/completed inspection was observed for all vehicles used in transporting children this date. Comment Complete documentation of transportation observed on this date. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revision Date: 3/24/2026 3:36:07 PM Page 2 of 3 Comment The vehicle had an approved fire extinguisher and first aid kit on this date. Finding 591-1-1-.36(4)(b) requires that the in
May 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.08(6) Requires the Center to Maintain Records of a Child's Daily Arrival And…591-1-1-.08
Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.08(6) requires the Center to maintain records of a child's daily arrival and departure for the twelve (12) preceding months that the Parent or person(s) authorized by the Parent documents, in written or electronic format, each time the Parent or authorized person drops off and picks up the child. The documentation shall include at least the date, the child’s name
Mar 19, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Please Ensure Completed Orientation Checklists Are Documented and Signed591-1-1-.33
Please ensure completed orientation checklists are documented and signed. Finding 591-1-1-.33(3) requires each Staff member with direct care responsibilities to complete health and safety orientation training within the first 90 days of employment. The state-approved training hours obtained will count toward required first year training hours. The training must address the following health and saf
- A Current/completed Inspection Was Observed for All Vehicles Used in Transporting Children This Date591-1-1-.36
A current/completed inspection was observed for all vehicles used in transporting children this date. Comment Complete documentation of transportation observed.
Nov 5, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.11(1) Requires That Disciplinary Actions Used to Correct a Child's Behavior,…591-1-1-.11
Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.11(1) requires that disciplinary actions used to correct a child's behavior, guidance techniques and any activities in which the children participate or observe at the Center shall not be detrimental to the physical or mental health of any child. It was determined based on an investigation that center staff utilized a weighted vest on a four-year-old child which
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