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5050 FREEMAN ROAD, BLAKELY, GA 39823Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    2 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 2 (out of 3) 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
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
74
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1836

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Apr 22, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.

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  1. Apr 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • 591-1-1-.12(4) Requires That Equipment and Furniture Is Secured if It Is of a Weight or Mass That Could Cause Injury…591-1-1-.12

      591-1-1-.12(4) requires that equipment and furniture is secured if it is of a weight or mass that could cause injury from tipping, falling, or being pulled or pushed over. It was determined based on observation that the shelves in Class 3 were on wheels and that the shelf with the green, red, yellow, and blue containers was unstable in classroom 2 and posed a tipping hazard to children.

    • 91-1-1-.33(5) Requires That Every Calendar Year After the First Year of Employment591-1-1-.33

      91-1-1-.33(5) requires that every calendar year after the first year of employment, all supervisory and caregiver Personnel, except independent contractors, Students-in-Training and volunteers shall attend ten (10) clock hours of diverse training which is task-focused in on-going health, safety and early childhood or child development related topics and which is offered by an accredited college, u

  2. Oct 1, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • 591-1-1-.26(6) Requires That Playground Equipment Provide an Opportunity for the Children to Engage in a Variety Of…591-1-1-.26

      591-1-1-.26(6) requires that playground equipment provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and

  3. Apr 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • 591-1-1-.25(13) Requires That Potentially Hazardous Equipment591-1-1-.25

      591-1-1-.25(13) requires that potentially hazardous equipment, materials and supplies be stored in a locked area inaccessible to children. It was determined based on observation that the boys bathroom between classroom two and three was being used as storage. In the bathroom was two plastic packages of disposable children's underwear, a black trash bag, and a white grocery bag accessible to childr

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