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Childery

Headland Christian Preschool

700 S. MAIN ST, HEADLAND, AL 36345Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Alabama Quality STAR rating of 1 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Alabama's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. 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 1 Star (Max 5) 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
Licensed capacity
Not Available
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:5Not Regulated
Toddlers1:7Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

1 Inspection Visit Since 2024 · 22 Findings · 100% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Nov 5, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
3 Critical19 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (5), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). Of 22 total findings, 3 were critical.

See the Inspection Visit
  1. Nov 5, 202422 Findings3 Critical19 Important
    • In the 6wk to 12mth Room Chemicals, Disinfectant Spray, Multi Purpose Cleaner and Air Freshener Was Not Locked Up.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • In the 24 to 36mth Room Disinfectant Spray, Multi Purpose Cleaner & Air Freshener (Chemicals) Were Not Locked Up.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • The 6wk-12/18mth Class Was Left Unsupervised.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • In the 6wks to 18mth(12) Twelve Mth Room There Were 9 Children to 1 Teacher. The Classroom Was Out of Ratio.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • The 2 1/2 and 4 Yr Old Room Was Out of Ratio. There Were 20 Children to 1 Teacher.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Children Younger Than 2 1/2 Was Mixed with Children Older Than 2 1/2 on the Playground and at Rest Time.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • There Was a Child Unsupervised in the Bathroom.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • In the 12-18mth the Child's Hand Was Not Washed After Diaper Changing.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • In the 12-18mth Room the Teacher Did Not Wear Gloves While Changing a Diaper.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • The Teacher in the 12-18mth Room Did Not Wash Her Hands After Changing a Diaper.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • The Formula in the 6wk-12mth Classroom (Provided by the Parent) Was Not Ready to Feed.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • There Were Not Written Statements Indicating Parents Provide Lunch.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Children's Files Are Incomplete See Pg 23 Eval.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • The Fire Inspection Is Out of Date.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • In the 6wk-12mth Class There Were Blankets in the Beds.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • There Are Frayed Edges on the Carpet Where It Meets the Tile.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • There Is a Hole in the Wall at the Door Handle Level.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • There Is Not a Thermometer in the Afterschool Room.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • There Is Not a Written Schedule Posted in the Afterschool Room.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • On the Playground the Seats on the Trip-go-a-round Are Broken.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • There Were 20 Children in a Room Licensed for 12.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • There Are 11 Children in a Room Licensed for 8.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

Complaints & Safety Record

Adverse actions on record
None

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