G. R. Lighthouse Learning Center
18360 HWY 80, JEFFERSONVILLE, GA 31044Childery 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.4 / 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 (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
- 47
- 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 (4) and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 4, 20264 Findings4 Important
- 591-1-1-.12(4) Requires That Equipment and Furniture Is Secured if It Is of a Weight or Mass That Could Cause Injury…591-1-1-.12
591-1-1-.12(4) requires that equipment and furniture is secured if it is of a weight or mass that could cause injury from tipping, falling, or being pulled or pushed over. It was determined based on observation that in Main C classroom that there was a black TV located on top of a cabinet that was not secured to prevent tipping, falling, or being pulled or pushed over as required.
- 591-1-1-.15(2)(a) Requires Center Personnel to Hold and Feed Infants Less Than Six Months of Age and Older Children Who…591-1-1-.15
591-1-1-.15(2)(a) requires Center Personnel to hold and feed infants less than six months of age and older children who cannot hold their own bottles or sit alone. Baby bottles shall never be propped
- 591-1-1-.19(1) Requires a Center to Provide 35 Square Feet of Usable Space per Child591-1-1-.19
591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity. It was determined based on observation that the Center cared for five 2-year-old children and one 4-year-old child in Main B classroom during naptime, which was licensed for five children as required.
- 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
Sep 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- A Variety of Equipment and Toys Were Observed Throughout the Center on This Date591-1-1-.12
A variety of equipment and toys were observed throughout the center on this date. Finding 591-1-1-.12(4) requires that equipment and furniture is secured if it is of a weight or mass that could cause injury from tipping, falling, or being pulled or pushed over. It was determined based on observation that in Main C Fours Year Olds and Six Year Olds and Over classroom that there was a black TV locat
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