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Growing Gardens Learning Center

815 US HIGHWAY 27, CATAULA, GA 31804Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
117
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:612
Toddlers1:816
Preschool1:1836

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

3 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Mar 26, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (2), and Child Transportation Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

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  1. Mar 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • 591-1-1-.26(4) - Please Continue to Monitor the Bottom of Metal Fencing to Ensure It Is Flush with the Ground.591-1-1-.26
  2. Jul 25, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • 591-1-1-.25(11) Requires That Floor Coverings Be Tight, Smooth, Free of Odors and Washable or Cleanable591-1-1-.25

      591-1-1-.25(11) requires that floor coverings be tight, smooth, free of odors and washable or cleanable. It was determined based on observation that in classroom F the carpet was fraying and not smooth.

    • 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

    • Paperwork591-1-1-.36

      Paperwork, checklist, permission forms, annual inspection form and proper check of the vehicle after transportation were discussed with the director. Permission to transport and emergency medical forms were emailed to the director. Finding 591-1-1-.36(4)(a) requires an annual safety check for each vehicle. The annual safety check, completed by a trained individual, should include a check of the: t

  3. Jul 17, 20241 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 classrooms had hazards accessible to children in care. C- diaper cream, baby wipes, diapers in plastic bags and sunscreen were stored in low cubbies. E- sunscreen and baby wipes were in low cubbies. F- a

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