Little Dreamer's Academy
176 FINIS SPRINGS DRIVE, CORNELIA, GA 30531Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.5 / 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 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
- 210
- 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
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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.08(2) Requires Center Staff to Maintain a File for Each Child That Includes Evidence…591-1-1-.08
Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.08(2) requires Center Staff to maintain a file for each child that includes evidence of age-appropriate immunizations or a signed affidavit against such immunizations for each child enrolled in the center on a form approved by the Department, and to allow no child to continue enrollment in the Center for more than thirty (30) days without such evidence. It was de
Nov 6, 20242 Findings2 Important
- 591-1-1-.09(1)(g) Requires the Center to Maintain Valid Evidence of a Satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check…591-1-1-.09
591-1-1-.09(1)(g) requires the Center to maintain valid evidence of a satisfactory Comprehensive Records Check Determination at the Child Care Learning Center for the Director and each Employee (including Students-in-Training, Volunteers, independent contractors and residents age 17 and older) for the duration of employment or residency plus one year, and such electronic evidence must be made imme
- 591-1-1-.31(13) Prohibits Center Staff From Committing Any Criminal Act591-1-1-.31
591-1-1-.31(13) prohibits Center Staff from committing any criminal act, as defined under Georgia law, in the presence of any child enrolled in the Center and requires Center staff to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. It was determined based on review of records Staff member #1 did not have evidence of a satisfactory Criminal Background Record.
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