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Laughing Tots

5293 MILL STORE ROAD, LAKE PARK, GA 31636Childery Rating: 2/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    2 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 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
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
Licensed capacity
52
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 11, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
4 Important

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

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  1. Feb 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
    • 591-1-1-.25(11) Requires That Floor Coverings Be Tight, Smooth, Free of Odors and Washable or Cleanable591-1-1-.25

      591-1-1-.25(11) requires that floor coverings be tight, smooth, free of odors and washable or cleanable. It was determined based on observation that the green leaf rug and adjacent rug in the front right corner of Room B was not tight and smooth which posed a tripping hazard to the children.

  2. Jul 14, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • 591-1-1-.12(6) Requires That a Variety of Age-appropriate Toys and Play Materials Be Available591-1-1-.12

      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 C, there was not a variety of age-appropriate toys and play materials readily available and accessible to the children in that classroom.

    • 591-1-1-.25(11) Requires That Floor Coverings Be Tight, Smooth, Free of Odors and Washable or Cleanable591-1-1-.25

      591-1-1-.25(11) requires that floor coverings be tight, smooth, free of odors and washable or cleanable. It was determined based on observation that two of two rugs in Room C were dirty and contained mildew/mold stains throughout. It was further determined that the ABC/123 rug in the front right corner of Room C was not tight and smooth which posed a tripping hazard to the children.

    • Discussed SIDS and Infant Sleeping Position591-1-1-.30

      Discussed SIDS and infant sleeping position. Comment The correct number of mats, sheets and blankets were observed on this date. Cleaning and disinfecting of mats was discussed with the director on this date. Technical Assistance 591-1-1-.30(1)(a)3 - Please ensure that all crib sheets are tight fitting.

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