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Happy Feet Academy Preschool

1112 NORTH PATTERSON ST, 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
    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
43
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 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Oct 2, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.

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  1. Oct 2, 20251 Finding1 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. Technical Assistance 591-1-1-.25(11) - Please ensure that all rugs are tight and smooth in order to prevent tripping hazards to the children in care.

  2. Apr 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
    • 591-1-1-.31(2)(b)2591-1-1-.31

      591-1-1-.31(2)(b)2. requires teachers and lead caregivers to meet minimum academic requirements and qualifying experience at the time of employment. It was determined based on a review of staff records that there were no lead teachers employed on this date. There were no lead teacher credentials for review on this date.

  3. Nov 6, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • 591-1-1-.21(3) Requires That the Center Conduct Drills for Fire, Tornado and Other Emergency Situations591-1-1-.21

      591-1-1-.21(3) requires that the Center conduct drills for fire, tornado and other emergency situations. The fire drills will be conducted monthly and tornado and other emergency situation drills will be conducted every six months. The Center shall maintain documentation of the dates and times of these drills for two years. It was determined based on observation and staff statement that the drill

    • 591-1-1-.27 Requires Each Center to Post in a Designated Area for Public Viewing Near the Front Entrance the Following:…591-1-1-.27

      591-1-1-.27 requires each Center to post in a designated area for public viewing near the front entrance the following: the Center's current License or Permit

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