Lanier County Head Start
104 SOUTH OAK STREET, LAKELAND, GA 31635Childery 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 1 (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 1 (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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:18 36
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 6, 20243 Findings3 Important
- 591-1-1-.08(1) Requires the Center Staff to Maintain a File for Each Child While Such Child Is in Care and for One Year…591-1-1-.08
591-1-1-.08(1) requires the Center Staff to maintain a file for each child while such child is in care and for one year after that child is no longer enrolled. In order for the file to be complete, the file shall contain the following: child’s name, birth date, sex, address, living arrangement, name of school if applicable
- Director Provided Three (3) Files for Employees Hired Since Last Visit591-1-1-.09
Director provided three (3) files for employees hired since last visit. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revision Date: 11/6/2024 1:51:03 PM Page 4 of 6 Finding 591-1-1-.09(1)(j) requires that for portability for Directors, Employees and Provisional Employees, excluding Students-in-Training, only the most recently issued determination letter is eligible for portability and must be por
- 91-1-1-.33(5) Requires That Every Calendar Year After the First Year of Employment591-1-1-.33
91-1-1-.33(5) requires that every calendar year after the first year of employment, all supervisory and caregiver Personnel, except independent contractors, Students-in-Training and volunteers shall attend ten (10) clock hours of diverse training which is task-focused in ongoing health, safety and early childhood or child development related topics and which is offered by an accredited college, un
Nov 6, 20232 Findings2 Important
- 591-1-1-.08(1) Requires the Center Staff to Maintain a File for Each Child While Such Child Is in Care and for One Year…591-1-1-.08
591-1-1-.08(1) requires the Center Staff to maintain a file for each child while such child is in care and for one year after that child is no longer enrolled. In order for the file to be complete, the file shall contain the following: child’s name, birth date, sex, address, living arrangement, name of school if applicable
- 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 Spanish moss was hanging on the fence on the right side of the playground. To the left of the exterior door to Classroom A was a live fire ant bed.
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