Goddard Cumming II
2565 FREEDOM PARKWAY, CUMMING, GA 30041Childery 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
- 160
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in Georgia's Pre-K Program, a free state-funded pre-K program. Other care hours may have tuition.
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.32(7) Requires That Children Be Supervised at All Times Appropriate to The…591-1-1-.32
Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members a
- 591-1-1-.09(1)(a) Requires That a Center Ensure That Every Actual and Potential Director591-1-1-.09
591-1-1-.09(1)(a) requires that a Center ensure that every actual and potential Director, Employee and Provisional Employee of a Child Care Learning Center submit both a Records Check Application to the Department and Fingerprints to an authorized fingerprinting site. It was determined based on review of the records that staff # 13, hired on April 20, 2026 was present at the Center in Room J-Infan
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.30(4)591-1-1-.30
Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.30(4). requires that if cots and mats are stored in the children's activity room or area, they shall be stored to prevent children's access to them and to allow maximum use of play space. When storage is available and used for the storage of cots and mats that allows the cots, mats and any bedding to be stored without touching any other cots, mats or bedding, the
Mar 4, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 591-1-1-.25(3) Requires the Center and Surrounding Premises to Be Kept Clean, Free of Debris and in Good Repair591-1-1-.25
591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center. It was determined that in Room G-Two Years-the wall under the hall window was not in
- 591-1-1-.36(4)(f)1591-1-1-.36
591-1-1-.36(4)(f)1. requires that all transported children be secured in a child passenger restraining system or seat safety belt in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations and according to manufacturer's directions. It was determined based on observation that the first seat on the left window side was missing the buckle on the seat safety belt.
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