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Jackson Heights Christian Academy

3737 INNER PERIMETER ROAD, VALDOSTA, GA 31602Childery 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
79
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
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 2025 · 5 Findings
Most recent: Mar 2, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical4 Important

Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Mar 2, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • 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 the following hazards were present: - Main Room B: a mop/mop bucket located near entrance to classroom and within reach of the children - Main Room D (Pre-K): broom and dust pan located near entrance to classroom and

  2. Nov 7, 20251 Finding1 Critical
    • Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.32(7) Requires That Children Be Supervised at All Times Appropriate to The…591-1-1-.32

      Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members a

  3. Jul 29, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • 591-1-1-.08(1) Requires the Center Staff to Maintain a File for Each Child While Such Child Is in Care and for One Year…591-1-1-.08

      591-1-1-.08(1) requires the Center Staff to maintain a file for each child while such child is in care and for one year after that child is no longer enrolled. In order for the file to be complete, the file shall contain the following: child’s name, birth date, sex, address, living arrangement, name of school if applicable

    • 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. Finding 591-1-1-.25(12) requires heating and cooling equipment to be protected to prevent children from touching it. Fans, space heaters, etc. shall be positioned or installed so as to be inaccessible to the children. It was determined based on observation that on Main A-Left playground, a large red and black fan was pow

    • Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revision Date: 8/2/2025 10:32:53 PM Page 4 of 11 Finding 591-1-1-.26(6)…591-1-1-.26

      Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revision Date: 8/2/2025 10:32:53 PM Page 4 of 11 Finding 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 le

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