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Happy Kidz Early Learning Center

7290 COVINGTON HIGHWAY, LITHONIA, GA 30058Childery 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
83
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

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Apr 14, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (3) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.

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  1. Apr 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • 591-1-1-.26(6) Requires That Playground Equipment Provide an Opportunity for the Children to Engage in a Variety Of…591-1-1-.26

      591-1-1-.26(6) requires that playground equipment provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a variety of experiences and shall be age-appropriate. For example, toddlers shall not be permitted to swing in swings designed for School-age Children. The outdoor equipment shall be free of lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and

  2. Jul 15, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • A Variety of Equipment and Toys Were Observed Throughout the Center on This Date591-1-1-.12

      A variety of equipment and toys were observed throughout the center on this date. Finding 591-1-1-.12(2) requires that all equipment and furniture be free from hazardous conditions such as, but not limited to, sharp rough edges or toxic paint

    • 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 the burgundy colored carpet in classroom G- Back Right (Downstairs) was not smooth and tight, causing a potential tripping hazard.

    • 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

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