Inverness Child Development Center
300 INVERNESS AVENUE, MCDONOUGH, GA 30253Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 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.2 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- 160
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in Georgia's Pre-K Program, a free state-funded pre-K program. Other care hours may have tuition.
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:6 12 Toddlers 1:8 16 Preschool 1:18 36
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.11(2) Requires That Personnel Not: Physically or Sexually Abuse a Child Or…591-1-1-.11
Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.11(2) requires that Personnel not: physically or sexually abuse a child or engage or permit others to engage in sexually overt conduct in the presence of any child enrolled in the Center
- Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.31(13) Prohibits Center Staff From Committing Any Criminal Act, as Defined Under…591-1-1-.31
Associated with Investigation 591-1-1-.31(13) prohibits Center Staff from committing any criminal act, as defined under Georgia law, in the presence of any child enrolled in the Center and requires Center staff to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. It was determined based on an investigation that on October 17, 2025, at approximately 4:29 p.m., a 1-year-old child sustained an injury
Nov 12, 20253 Findings3 Important
- 591-1-1-.26(9) Requires the Playground to Be Kept Clean591-1-1-.26
591-1-1-.26(9) requires the playground to be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete. It was determined based on observation that playground A had an active ant bed posing a biting hazard.
- 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 review of staff files that five out of five licensed classrooms did not have evidence of Lead Staff credentials as required on this date.
- Please Ensure Dates Are Written on Transportation Form for Each Day591-1-1-.36
Please ensure dates are written on transportation form for each day. Finding 591-1-1-.36(4)(b) requires that the interior of a transportation vehicle be clean, in safe repair and free of hazardous items, objects and/or other non-essential items which could cause injury. It was determined based on observation that vehicle tag #8601 has seven out of seven seats with tears in the interior. Additional
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