Chosen Kids Childcare and Academy
8525 STATE STREET, CITRONELLE, AL 36522Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Alabama Quality STAR Rating rating of 1 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Alabama's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. 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 Rating 1 Star 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 52
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Preschool 1:18 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 14, 20246 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Chemicals (Lysol, Clorox, Pledge) Were Not Under Lock and Key in the Dining/kitchen Area.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Formula Was Being Mixed in the 4wk-18mo Room.
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Sign in and Out Sheet Was Not Used Correctly: 2 Children Had Times but No Parent Signature.
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Sign in and Sign Out Sheet Was Not Used Correctly. The School Agers Were Not Signed Out for School.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Files Are Incomplete.
✓ Corrected at visit
- K-2.5 Year Old Room There Was a Broken Toy.
✓ Corrected at visit
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None