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KinderCare Learning Center (Cooper Lake #167)

1635 COOPER LAKE RD., SMYRNA, GA 30082Childery 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 1 (out of 3) and NAEYC accreditation. 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 1 (Max 3) Learn more →
Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
169
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

1 Inspection Visit Since 2025 · 4 Findings
Most recent: Oct 3, 2025⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
1 Critical3 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.

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  1. Feb 26, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 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 classrooms had hazards accessible to children in care. A 1L- A storage closet door was unlocked with cleaning supplies and a teacher's purse. Pamper baby wipes, sunscreen and diaper rash cream were in th

    • 591-1-1-.15(2) Requires That a Signed Written Feeding Plan for Children Less Than One (1) Year of Age Shall Be Obtained…591-1-1-.15

      591-1-1-.15(2) requires that a signed written feeding plan for children less than one (1) year of age shall be obtained from Parent(s) and that instructions from the Parent(s) shall be updated regularly as new foods are added or other dietary changes are made. The feeding plan shall be posted in the child's assigned room and must include the child's feeding schedule, the amount of formula or breas

    • 591-1-1-.19(1) Requires a Center to Provide 35 Square Feet of Usable Space per Child591-1-1-.19

      591-1-1-.19(1) requires a Center to provide 35 square feet of usable space per child, which will determine the Center's License capacity. It was determined based on observation that classroom A had 35 children present when the licensed capacity was 34.

    • 591-1-1-.26(9) Requires the Playground to Be Kept Clean591-1-1-.26

      591-1-1-.26(9) requires the playground to be kept clean, free from litter and free of hazards, such as but not limited to rocks, exposed tree roots and exposed sharp edges of concrete. It was determined based on observation that the following hazards were present on the School-age and Toddler playgrounds: Hose pipe, pinecones, gumballs, exposed tree roots, tree limbs, broken wooden landscape timbe

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