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Childery

Hart County PreK

500 NORTH RICHARDSON STREET, HARTWELL, GA 30643Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 3 (out of 3) and NAEYC accreditation. 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 3 (Max 3) 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, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
191
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 2024 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Feb 18, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.

See All 2 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • 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. Nov 21, 20243 Findings3 Important
    • Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revision Date: 5/6/2025 8:36:32 AM Page 3 of 4 Finding 591-1-1-.14(2)…591-1-1-.14

      Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revision Date: 5/6/2025 8:36:32 AM Page 3 of 4 Finding 591-1-1-.14(2) requires a Staff member who is trained in CPR and first aid to be on the premises and on any field trip whenever any child is present. In addition, Staff who provide direct care to children must satisfactorily obtain certification in first aid and CPR by December 29, 2016 if employed

    • 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 in the following classrooms, hazards were observed to be accessible: -Classroom A: Wipes package observed in a drawer in the bathroom and was accessible to the children. -Classroom E: In an unlocked cabinet in the bat

    • Trees Located on the Site or That Encroach Onto the Site From Adjacent Properties May Have Structural Issues That…591-1-1-.26

      Trees located on the site or that encroach onto the site from adjacent properties may have structural issues that present an elevated level of risk. Consider having these trees inspected by a certified arborist to determine their structural integrity and associated levels of risk. Finding 591-1-1-.26(6) requires that playground equipment provide an opportunity for the children to engage in a varie

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