Foundation Academy @ Sandy Run
85 SANDY RUN ROAD, BONAIRE, GA 31005Childery 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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 222
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.26(6) Requires That Playground Equipment Provide an Opportunity for the Children To…591-1-1-.26
Associated with Complaint 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
Aug 19, 20254 Findings4 Important
- 591-1-1-17(7) Requires That Children Wash Their Hands with Liquid Soap and Warm Running Water Upon Arrival for Care,…591-1-1-.17
591-1-1-17(7) requires that children wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water upon arrival for care, when moving from one child care group to another, upon re-entering the child care area after outside play, before and after eating meals and snacks, handling or touching food, playing in water
- 591-1-1-.20 - The Provider Currently Does Not Dispense/administer Medication591-1-1-.20
591-1-1-.20 - The Provider currently does not dispense/administer medication. Finding 591-1-1-.20(4) requires the Center to keep medication in a cabinet or container that is locked or otherwise not accessible to the children and to be stored separate from cleaning chemicals, supplies or poisons. Medications requiring refrigeration shall be placed in a leak-proof container in a refrigerator that is
- 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 following hazards were accessible to children in care: Room 111: -vinyl gloves on shelf by the restroom -Aquaphor, body spray and two bottle of lotion, and triple antibiotic ointment in the staff desk drawer Room
- 591-1-1-.26 - Discussed Maintenance of Resilient Surface591-1-1-.26
591-1-1-.26 - Discussed maintenance of resilient surface. Please fluff and redistribute. 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 not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by a
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