Emi Childcare 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.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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Note: state records show 1 past adverse action on this facility's license. Process quality reflects an Alabama Quality STAR rating of 1 Star. Structural quality reflects Alabama's licensing baseline. Alabama caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Alabama Quality STAR 1 Star (Max 5) 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:7 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Medication Administration (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 3, 20238 Findings8 Important
- Two Medications in the 8wk-18mth Classroom Do Not Have a Physician's Statement.
✓ Corrected at visit
- One Staff Need to Complete the Health and Safety Training.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Two Staff Has Not Completed the Twelve Hours of Training in Child Care and Development.
✓ Corrected at visit
- One Staff Is Missing the CA/N Form.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Several Staff Is Missing an Updated Medical Form. See Page 18 of the Evaluation.
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Center Is Out of Compliance Due to One Staff with No CA/N.
✓ Corrected at visit
- The 8wk-18mth Classroom Is Out of Ratio.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children's Files Are Incomplete. See Page 21 of the Evaluation.
✓ Corrected at visit
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- 1