Grace Academy
3601 FLORENCE BLVD, FLORENCE, AL 35634Childery 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Note: state records show 1 past adverse action on this facility's license. Process quality reflects an Alabama Quality STAR Rating rating of 1 Star. Structural quality reflects Alabama's licensing baseline. 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 Rating 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:7 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
1 Inspection Visit Since 2024 · 2 Findings · 50% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Oct 23, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
1 Critical1 Important
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). Of 2 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 23, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- In the Infant Room (6wks-18m) There Are Hazardous Substances Not Under Lock and Key (Febreeze and Clorox Wipes).
✓ Corrected at visit
- There Is a Staff Member with an Indicated CA/N in Their File.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- 1