Little Children Shines Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Quality Rated rating of Level 2. 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 2 (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
- 22
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:6 12 Toddlers 1:8 16 Preschool 1:18 36
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Child Transportation Safety (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 591-1-1-.36(4)(b) Requires That the Interior of a Transportation Vehicle Be Clean591-1-1-.36
591-1-1-.36(4)(b) requires that the interior of a transportation vehicle be clean, in safe repair and free of hazardous items, objects and/or other non-essential items which could cause injury. It was determined based on observation that the following hazards were identified on the transportation vehicles: • White Van (Tag #CSU9149): Holes were observed near the bottom of the seats facing the aisl
Sep 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 591-1-1-.36(4)(b) Requires That the Interior of a Transportation Vehicle Be Clean591-1-1-.36
591-1-1-.36(4)(b) requires that the interior of a transportation vehicle be clean, in safe repair and free of hazardous items, objects and/or other non-essential items which could cause injury. It was determined based on observation that the white van (Tag #SGT0115) had tape covering holes on the driver’s seat, passenger seat, and the first, second, and third rows. In the first and second rows, be
Jul 28, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.19(1) Requires a Center to Provide 35 Square Feet of Usable Space per Child, Which…591-1-1-.19
Associated with Complaint 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 by review of records on July 24, 2025, the facility failed to maintain its license capacity of 22 children when 29 children were present.
May 13, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 591-1-1-.30(2)(c) Requires That Infants Shall Not Sleep in Equipment Other Than Safety-approved Cribs, Such As, but Not…591-1-1-.30
591-1-1-.30(2)(c) requires that infants shall not sleep in equipment other than safety-approved cribs, such as, but not limited to, a car safety seat, bouncy seat, highchair, or swing. Infants who arrive at the Center asleep or fall asleep in such equipment, on the floor or elsewhere, shall be transferred to a safety-approved crib. It was determined based on observation that there was a child slee
- 591-1-1-.36(4)(b) Requires That the Interior of a Transportation Vehicle Be Clean591-1-1-.36
591-1-1-.36(4)(b) requires that the interior of a transportation vehicle be clean, in safe repair and free of hazardous items, objects and/or other non-essential items which could cause injury. It was determined based on observation that there was debris throughout the van floor.