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Little Branches Learning Center

354 HILL FARM ROAD, ALAMO, GA 30411Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    5 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
33
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 2024 · 4 Findings
4 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.

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  1. Apr 16, 20252 Findings2 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 five thirty two ounce bottles of Good Neighbor Pharmacy Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol 70% USP was stored on the top shelf of the cubby near the First Aid Kit, marked Keep Out of Reach of Children, and accessible to the th

    • 591-1-1-.33(3) Requires Each Staff Member with Direct Care Responsibilities to Complete Health and Safety Orientation…591-1-1-.33

      591-1-1-.33(3) requires each Staff member with direct care responsibilities to complete health and safety orientation training within the first 90 days of employment. The state-approved training hours obtained will count toward required first year training hours. The training must address the following health and safety topics: prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunizations

  2. Mar 4, 20242 Findings2 Important
    • 591-1-1-.26(4) Requires That Playgrounds Be Protected From Traffic or Other Hazards by a (4) Four Foot High Fence Or…591-1-1-.26

      591-1-1-.26(4) requires that playgrounds be protected from traffic or other hazards by a (4) four foot high fence or other barrier approved by this Department. Fencing material shall not present a hazard to children and shall be maintained so as to prevent children from leaving the playground area by any means other than through an approved access route. Fence gates shall be kept closed except whe

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

      Discussed SIDS and infant sleeping position. Comment Pleasant naptime environment observed. 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. Finding 591-1-1-.30(4). requires that if cots and mats are stored in the children's activity room or area, they shall be stored to prevent child

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