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Childery

Foundation Academy

2894 HIGHWAY 41 NORTH, FORT VALLEY, GA 31030Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 2 (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 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
306
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:612
Toddlers1:816
Preschool1:1836

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2026 · 4 Findings
4 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.

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  1. May 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • Discussed SIDS and Infant Sleeping Position591-1-1-.30

      Discussed SIDS and infant sleeping position. Comment The correct number of mats, sheets and blankets were observed on this date. Cleaning and disinfecting of mats was discussed with the director on this date. Finding 591-1-1-.30(1)(a)2 requires that a crib mattress is firm, tight-fitting without gaps, at least 2 inches thick and covered with a waterproof, washable material. Before a change of occu

  2. Apr 9, 20263 Findings3 Important
    • Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.11(1) Requires That Disciplinary Actions Used to Correct a Child's Behavior,…591-1-1-.11

      Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.11(1) requires that disciplinary actions used to correct a child's behavior, guidance techniques and any activities in which the children participate or observe at the Center shall not be detrimental to the physical or mental health of any child. It was determined based on an investigation that on February 27, 2026, there was one staff member and 13 children in a

    • Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.29(1) Requires That Within Twenty-four (24) Hours or the Next Work Day, the Director…591-1-1-.29

      Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.29(1) requires that within twenty-four (24) hours or the next work day, the Director or designated person-in-charge shall report or cause to be reported any suspected incidents of child abuse, neglect or deprivation to the local County DIvision of Family and Children Services in accordance with state law and to the Department, notifying that such a report was mad

    • Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.31(13) Prohibits Center Staff From Committing Any Criminal Act, as Defined Under…591-1-1-.31

      Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.31(13) prohibits Center Staff from committing any criminal act, as defined under Georgia law, in the presence of any child enrolled in the Center and requires Center staff to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. It was determined during the course of an investigation that a staff member aggressively handled a 3-year-old child on February 27, 2026. The

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