Duncan Creek Academy
2064 PINE ROAD, DACULA, GA 30019Childery 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
- 236
- 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 (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 13, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 591-1-1-.25(13) - Consultant Discussed with Director to Ensure That Hand Lotions Are Stored Out of Reach of Children In…591-1-1-.25
591-1-1-.25(13) - Consultant discussed with director to ensure that hand lotions are stored out of reach of children in classroom 5R-Rm. H and that the stapler, hole punch, and paper cutter are stored out of reach of children in classroom 3R-Rm.J.
- 591-1-1-.26(8) Requires Climbing and Swinging Equipment to Have a Resilient Surface Beneath the Equipment and the Fall…591-1-1-.26
591-1-1-.26(8) requires climbing and swinging equipment to have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency. It was determined based on observation that the resilient surface under the swings measured 3 inches on playground D-Infant-Toddler and 3 inches under the swings on playground E-P
Oct 14, 20253 Findings3 Important
- 591-1-1-.18(8) Requires That Containers of Food Be Stored Above the Floor on Clean Surfaces Protected From Splash And…591-1-1-.18
591-1-1-.18(8) requires that containers of food be stored above the floor on clean surfaces protected from splash and other contamination. Containers for food storage other than the original container or package in which the food was obtained shall be impervious and non-absorbent, have tight-fitting lids or covers and labeled as to contents. It was determined based on observation that a container
- 591-1-1-.25(13) - Consultant Discussed with Director to Ensure That Staplers and Permanent Markers Are Stored Out Of…591-1-1-.25
591-1-1-.25(13) - Consultant discussed with director to ensure that staplers and permanent markers are stored out of reach of children in classroom 6-L Rm. F PreK 3. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revision Date: 10/14/2025 4:21:25 PM Page 1 of 4
- 591-1-1-.26(8) Requires Climbing and Swinging Equipment to Have a Resilient Surface Beneath the Equipment and the Fall…591-1-1-.26
591-1-1-.26(8) requires climbing and swinging equipment to have a resilient surface beneath the equipment and the fall zone from such equipment must be adequately maintained by the Center to assure continuing resiliency. It was determined based on observation that the resilient surface under the swings measured 2 inches on playground D-Infant-Toddler and 3 inches under the swings on playground E-P
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