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605 HIGHTOWER STREET, VALDOSTA, GA 31601Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    2 / 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
Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
97
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Preschool1:1836

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
Child Development Associate (CDA)

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2023 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Sep 24, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
2 Critical3 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Building & Premises Safety (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.

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  1. Sep 24, 20253 Findings2 Critical1 Important
    • Please Secure Cleaning Tools (I.e., Broom, Plunger) Out of Reach of Children591-1-1-.25

      Please secure cleaning tools (i.e., broom, plunger) out of reach of children. Finding 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 in the large common room near the entrance to Main Rm A, a large white robotic sanitizer with exposed glass bulbs was within reach

    • 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-.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

  2. Sep 21, 20232 Findings2 Important
    • 591-1-1-.06(7) Requires Center Staff to Ensure Bathrooms Are Cleaned Daily with a Disinfectant591-1-1-.06

      591-1-1-.06(7) requires Center Staff to ensure bathrooms are cleaned daily with a disinfectant. It was determined based on observation that the bathrooms in all classrooms were not properly cleaned and disinfected.

    • 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 present and accessible to the children in care: -on the back porch to the left of the main exit door, a water hose was left on the ground -in classroom A, a stapler was on top of the filing

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