Jacobs Ladder Early Learning Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:7 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 7, 20249 Findings9 Important
- In the 9mo-18mo Classroom There Was Missing Equipment.
- In the 9mo-18mo Classroom There Was a Missing Electrical Outlet Cover.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In the 2.5yr-3yr Classroom There Was Missing Equipment.
- In the 5yr-12yr Classroom There Was a Missing Electrical Outlet Cover.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Files Are Incomplete See Pages 18, 19 and 22 of the Evaluation.
- Children Files Are Incomplete See Page 23 of the Evaluation.
- The 9mo-18mo Classroom Is Out of Compliance Due to a Missing CAN and Suitability.
- In the 9mo-18mo Classroom There Was a Broken Toy Storage Unit.
- There Was No Documentation of Annual Vehicle Inspection.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None