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Destiny Starr Academy

2525 GEORGIA HIGHWAY 20 NE, CONYERS, GA 30012Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
178
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
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:612
Toddlers1:816
Preschool1:1836

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 4 Findings
1 Critical3 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Child Transportation Safety (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Apr 30, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
    • 591-1-1-.32(7) Requires That Children Be Supervised at All Times Appropriate to the Individual Age, Needs And…591-1-1-.32

      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 members are physically present in t

    • 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 a review of records that Staff # 5 hired on September 24, 2024, Staff # 14 hired on September 23, 2023, and Staff # 26 hired on January 20, 2024 did not have the minimum academic requirements for the lead teacher position on

    • 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 The Consultant observed three vehicles on-site. Per the Director only two vehicles are currently in use. Comment The vehicle had an approved fire extinguisher and first aid kit on this date. Technical Assistance 591-1-1-.36(4)(b) - Please ensure to remove all litter from all vehicles.

  2. Sep 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • 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