Hand in Hand Early Learning Program
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.4 / 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.5 / 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Note: state records show 1 past adverse action on this facility's license. Process quality reflects an Alabama Quality STAR rating of 5 Stars and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects Alabama's licensing baseline. 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 5 Stars (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
1 Inspection Visit Since 2025 · 2 Findings · 100% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Jan 21, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
2 Important
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- There Was an Incident of Child Injury That Happened That Was Not Reported Within 24 Hours.
✓ Corrected at visit
- There Were Exposed Electrical Outlets in the Shining Stars Room.
✓ Corrected at visit
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- 1