Discovery Zone Kids
703 WILLIAM SMITH BLVD, EVANS, GA 30809Childery 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
- 139
- 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 Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 21, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.32(7) Requires That Children Be Supervised at All Times Appropriate to The…591-1-1-.32
Associated with Investigation 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 membe
- Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.11(2) Requires That Personnel Not: Physically or Sexually Abuse a Child Or…591-1-1-.11
Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.11(2) requires that Personnel not: physically or sexually abuse a child or engage or permit others to engage in sexually overt conduct in the presence of any child enrolled in the Center
- Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.31(13) Prohibits Center Staff From Committing Any Criminal Act, as Defined Under…591-1-1-.31
Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.31(13) prohibits Center Staff from committing any criminal act, as defined under Georgia law, in the presence of any child enrolled in the Center and requires Center staff to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. It was determined based on an investigation that on July 28, 2025, a staff member in Classroom G instructed a 9-year-old child and a 4-ye
Aug 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 591-1-1-.15(2)(f) Requires That Food for Infants or Children Less Than One (1) Year of Age Be Cut Into Pieces One-…591-1-1-.15
591-1-1-.15(2)(f) requires that food for infants or children less than one (1) year of age be cut into pieces one- quarter inch or smaller and food for toddlers shall be cut into pieces one-half inch or smaller to prevent choking. It was determined based on observation that two 2-year-old children and five 1-year-old children were served slices of peaches that were not cut into one-half inch or sm
- 591-1-1-.26(6) - The Consultant and Provider Discussed Ensuring That the Outdoor Playground Equipment That Is…591-1-1-.26
591-1-1-.26(6) - The Consultant and Provider discussed ensuring that the outdoor playground equipment that is accessible to children is in good repair.
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