Little Sprouts Daycare
500 SOUTH BROAD ST., CAIRO, GA 39828Childery 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
- 25
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Sep 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- 591-1-1-.25(4) Requires the Center to Maintain the Temperature in the Range of 65 to 85 Degrees Fahrenheit and To…591-1-1-.25
591-1-1-.25(4) requires the Center to maintain the temperature in the range of 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit and to ventilate the Center be ventilated either by mechanical or natural means for the purpose of providing fresh air and controlling unpleasant odors. Facilities which do not have a functioning central heating and air-conditioning system shall make fifty percent (50%) of all required window
Apr 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Discussed SIDS and Infant Sleeping Position591-1-1-.30
Discussed SIDS and infant sleeping position. Finding 591-1-1-.30(1)(a)3 requires that each crib shall have only an individual, tight-fitting sheet which is changed daily or more often as needed and prior to a change of occupant. It was determined based on observation that one crib out four did not have a tight-fitting sheet.
Nov 19, 20241 Finding1 Important
- 591-1-1-.31(2)(c) Requires the Center to Maintain a Copy And/or Written Verification of the Credential or Degree…591-1-1-.31
591-1-1-.31(2)(c) requires the Center to maintain a copy and/or written verification of the credential or degree awarded to the lead teacher that is required by these rules in the lead teacher's file, to make the document available for inspection and to provide the document to Department staff upon request. It was determined based on a review of records that in classroom B staff members #4 and #7
Jun 10, 20242 Findings2 Important
- 591-1-1-.19(1) Requires a Center to Provide 35 Square Feet of Usable Space per Child591-1-1-.19
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 based on observation that classroom C had nine children present with a maximum capacity of eight.
- 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 the following hazards were accessible to children and posed a hazard: Classroom B: A nail sticking out of the wood that encloses the black fireplace. Classroom C: Three packs of baby wipes inside the shelf under the changi
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