Kids First Dev Academy South Hampton
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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:18 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
1 Inspection Visit Since 2024 · 5 Findings · 60% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Jul 24, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical4 Important
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 24, 20245 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Upon Arrival, There Were Hazardous Substances Not Under Lock & Key in the Preschool Classroom (2 1/2-4yrs).
✓ Corrected at visit
- Upon Arrival, There Were (2) Torn Mattresses in the Infant's Classroom (0-2 1/2 Yrs).
✓ Corrected at visit
- Upon Arrival, There Is (1) Staff Present Without a File at the Center.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff's Files Are Incomplete (See Pgs 18-22 of Eval).
- Upon Arrival, the Zoning Certificate Is Expired.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None