Goodson Smith Shantishia D
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 24, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Discussed Maintenance of Resilient Surface290-2-3-.13
Discussed maintenance of resilient surface. Please fluff and redistribute. Finding 290-2-3-.13(2)(d) requires that outside play areas be protected from traffic or other hazards by fencing or other barriers at least four feet in height and approved by the Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children. It was determined based on observation the barrier surrounding the playgroun
Oct 14, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- 290-2-3-.11(2)(h) Requires at Least One UL Approved Smoke Detector to Be on Each Floor of the Home and Such Detectors…290-2-3-.11
290-2-3-.11(2)(h) requires at least one UL Approved smoke detector to be on each floor of the Home and such detectors to be maintained in working order. At least one 2-A:10-B:C fire extinguisher shall be kept in the child care area to be located no more than thirty feet from the kitchen. The extinguisher shall be maintained in working order and shall be inaccessible to the children. It was determi
- Discussed with the Provider to Add Toys and Materials to Enhance the Learning Environment290-2-3-.12
Discussed with the provider to add toys and materials to enhance the learning environment. in the area of art, manipulatives and musical instruments. Also ensure all toys requiring batteries are operable. Comment Toys and equipment observed to be clean and safe from hazardous conditions. Comment Equipment and furniture observed to be properly secured, as applicable. Finding 290-2-3-.12(8) requires
- The Outside Area Appeared Clean and Well Maintained290-2-3-.13
The outside area appeared clean and well maintained. The route to the playground will be through the basement. Finding 290-2-3-.13(2)(d) requires that outside play areas be protected from traffic or other hazards by fencing or other barriers at least four feet in height and approved by the Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children. It was determined based on observation t
- Currently There Are No Children Enrolled in the Program290-2-3-.19
Currently there are no children enrolled in the program. Finding 290-2-3-.19(1)(b) requires that cots and mats shall be provided for each child who is two (2) years of age or older and who is required to take a nap and for each child under the age of two years who can climb out of a crib or other equipment approved for infant sleep. It was determined based on observation the provider lacked (5) fi