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Joyland Child Development Center

1080 RAINEY ST., GAINESVILLE, GA 30501Childery 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
156
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

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Feb 18, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.

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  1. Feb 18, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • 591-1-1-.26(6) Requires That Playground Equipment Provide an Opportunity for the Children to Engage in a Variety Of…591-1-1-.26

      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 lead-based paint, sharp corners and shall be regularly maintained in such a way as to be free of rust and

  2. Aug 27, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • Discussed Adding Equipment and Toys to Enhance Variety591-1-1-.12

      Discussed adding equipment and toys to enhance variety. Finding 591-1-1-.12(6) requires that a variety of age-appropriate toys and play materials be available, stored on low, open shelves accessible to children in each room or assigned area. It was determined based on observation that in Room 2-Left there were 4 toys on a shelf which did not provide a variety of age-appropriate toys and play mater

    • 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 Room 1-Left, the classroom closet was unlocked and contained staff's personal items, 4 vacuums, a broom and mop which were accessible to children. -

    • 591-1-1-.30(1)(b)1 Requires That Cots and Mats Are of Sound Construction and of Sufficient Size to Accommodate…591-1-1-.30

      591-1-1-.30(1)(b)1 requires that cots and mats are of sound construction and of sufficient size to accommodate comfortably the size and weight of the child

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