Day-Star Christian Academy
2299 GODBY RD., COLLEGE PARK, GA 30349Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 85
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20263 Findings3 Important
- 591-1-1-.14(2)(d) Requires the Center Director Must Have Current Evidence of Successful Completion of Pediatric…591-1-1-.14
591-1-1-.14(2)(d) requires the Center Director must have current evidence of successful completion of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and pediatric first aid at all times. It was determined based on review of staff records, Staff Member #6, who is the Director had completed an online CPR certification and not by a certified or licensed health care professionals or trainers.
- Please Be Mindful to Keep Items That Pose a Hazard Inaccessible to Children591-1-1-.25
Please be mindful to keep items that pose a hazard inaccessible to children. Finding 591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center.
- Trees Located on the Site or That Encroach Onto the Site From Adjacent Properties May Have Structural Issues That…591-1-1-.26
Trees located on the site or that encroach onto the site from adjacent properties may have structural issues that present an elevated level of risk. Consider having these trees inspected by a certified arborist to determine their structural integrity and associated levels of risk. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revision Date: 4/14/2026 4:37:24 PM Page 1 of 4 Finding 591-1-1-.26(4) r
Aug 5, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 591-1-1-.30(1)(b)1 Requires That Cots and Mats Are of Sound Construction and of Sufficient Size to Accommodate…591-1-1-.30
591-1-1-.30(1)(b)1 requires that cots and mats are of sound construction and of sufficient size to accommodate comfortably the size and weight of the child
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