Growing Berries on the Vine Christian Dc
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.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.2 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Alabama Quality STAR rating of 1 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Alabama's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Alabama caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Alabama Quality STAR 1 Star (Max 5) 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:18 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Child Transportation Safety (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 29, 202410 Findings10 Important
- Upon Arrival, There Are (12) Children Present in the Toddler 2 Classroom That Measures for (9) Children.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Upon Arrival, There Are (11) Children Present in the Preschool (2.5-3) Classroom That Measures for (7) Children.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Upon Arrival, There Is (1) 2yr Old Child in the Hallway Unsupervised (Supervision at All Times).
✓ Corrected at visit
- Upon Arrival, There Is (1) 2yr Old Grouped with 2.5 and Older (2.5 Younger Grouped Separately From 2.5 - Older).
✓ Corrected at visit
- Upon Arrival
Upon arrival, the playground is restricted due to a large tree on the backside of fence and an overgrowth of weeds and vines and the fence is down on the side n…
- Upon Arrival, the Transportation Checklist Is Not Filled by the Designated Staff.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Upon Arrival, the Vehicle Safety Check Is Not Done.
- Upon Arrival, Staff's Records Are Incomplete (See Pgs 18-22 of Eval).
- Upon Arrival, Children's Records Are Incomplete (See Pg 23 of Eval).
- Center Did Not Notify the Department the Damages at the Facility (Playground Fence).
✓ Corrected at visit
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None