El Shaddai Academy
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.3 / 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. 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
- 72
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Mar 11, 20261 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
Jul 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Discussed Maintenance of Resilient Surface591-1-1-.26
Discussed maintenance of resilient surface. Please fluff and redistribute resilient surface under the blue climbing dome and two swings on the Pre-K playground and under the two swings on the front playground. Finding 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
Jun 3, 20243 Findings3 Important
- 591-1-1-.09(1.)(b) Requires the Center to Ensure That Every Director Has a Valid and Current Satisfactory Comprehensive…591-1-1-.09
591-1-1-.09(1.)(b) requires the Center to ensure that every Director has a valid and current satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination on file prior to being present at the Center while any child is present for care or before an individual age 17 or older resides in the Center. The Comprehensive Records Check Determination must have a Records Check Clearance Date that is no older than
- 591-1-1-.15(2)(g) Requires That Center Personnel Ensure That Children Do Not Have Excessive Amounts of Food in Their…591-1-1-.15
591-1-1-.15(2)(g) requires that Center Personnel ensure that children do not have excessive amounts of food in their mouths while eating and are chewing their food appropriately to prevent instances of choking. Children shall always be seated when eating and shall not be allowed to lie down or be put to sleep while food is present in their mouths. It was determined based on observation that a staf
- 591-1-1-.32(2) Requires the Center Maintain Staff:child Ratios in Mixed-age Groups Based on the Age of the Youngest…591-1-1-.32
591-1-1-.32(2) requires the Center maintain Staff:child ratios in mixed-age groups based on the age of the youngest group of children that includes more than twenty percent of the total number of children in the mixed- age group. It was determined based on observation that classroom E had one staff member with four infants and four one-year-old children present for a ratio of 1:8 when a ratio of 1