Grace Academy
25 COUNTY SHOP ROAD, LUDOWICI, GA 31316Childery 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
- 210
- 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 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.32(4) Requires That Children Under Three Years Old Be Housed in Separate Physical…591-1-1-.32
Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.32(4) requires that children under three years old be housed in separate physical areas from older children and cannot be mixed with older children except at specified times and circumstances. It was determined based on an investigation that on February 25, 2026, two 1-year-old children, thirteen 2-year-old children, and three 3-year-old children were combined on
Mar 12, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 591-1-1-.32(4) Requires That Children Under Three Years Old Be Housed in Separate Physical Areas From Older Children…591-1-1-.32
591-1-1-.32(4) requires that children under three years old be housed in separate physical areas from older children and cannot be mixed with older children except at specified times and circumstances. It was determined based on observation that in classroom C of Building four, one 3-year-old child was observed to housed in the 2-year-old classroom with ten 2-year-old children and was not housed s
Feb 13, 20261 Finding1 Critical
- 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
Dec 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 591-1-1-.30(4)591-1-1-.30
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 bedding may be left on th
Jan 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 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 the children: ---Three sixteen ounce bags of Epson Salt was stored in a lower drawer of a filing cabinet in building 4 classroom A and accessible to the three-year-old children
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