Druid Hills Child Development Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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 and NAEYC accreditation. 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)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
- 174
- 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 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Medication Administration (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revision Date: 10/6/2025 1:24:19 PM Page 4 of 5 Finding 591-1-1-.24(1)…591-1-1-.24
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revision Date: 10/6/2025 1:24:19 PM Page 4 of 5 Finding 591-1-1-.24(1) requires the center to maintain a personnel file on the Director, all Employees, Provisional Employees, Personnel, Staff, Students-in-Training, Volunteers, Clerical, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and other Support Staff for the duration of the term of employment plus one calendar year,
Dec 17, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Criminal Record Checks Were Observed to Be Complete591-1-1-.09
Criminal record checks were observed to be complete. 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 that staff member #4 th
- 591-1-1-.20(2) Requires That Written Authorization to Dispense Medication Is Limited to Two Weeks Unless Otherwise…591-1-1-.20
591-1-1-.20(2) requires that written authorization to dispense medication is limited to two weeks unless otherwise prescribed by a physician or authorized under Georgia law. Medication shall only be dispensed out of its original container which must be labeled with the child's name or as authorized under Georgia law. It was determined based on observation and a review of records that two medicatio
Dec 21, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.20(1) Requires Personnel to Obtain Specific Written Authorization From the Child's…591-1-1-.20
Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.20(1) requires Personnel to obtain specific written authorization from the child's physician or parent in order to dispense prescription or non-prescription medications, except for first aid. Such authorization will include when applicable, date
Nov 28, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.11(2) Requires That Personnel Not: Physically or Sexually Abuse a Child or Engage Or…591-1-1-.11
Associated with Complaint 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