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Little Tykes Daycare

103-C HIGHWAY 59, SUMMERDALE, AL 36567Childery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    2 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    5 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Alabama Quality STAR rating of 1 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Alabama's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Alabama caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

State Quality Rating
Alabama Quality STAR 1 Star (Max 5) 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
Licensed capacity
Not Available
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:5Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

1 Inspection Visit Since 2024 · 23 Findings · 17% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Dec 13, 2024⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
2 Critical21 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (13), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), and Hazardous Materials Handling (3). Of 23 total findings, 2 were critical.

See the Inspection Visit
  1. Dec 13, 202423 Findings2 Critical21 Important
    • In the Infant Class There Are Cleaning Supplies Not Under Lock and Key (Lysol, Disinfecting Wipes, Etc.).

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • In the 2.5-4yrs Classrooms the Cleaning Supplies, Disinfectant Spray, Antibacterial Soap Are Not Under Lock and Key.
    • Upon Arrival There Were 42 Children Present and 16 Signed In.
    • Upon Arrival There Were (14) 3-4yr Olds with 1 Teacher.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Upon Arrival There Were (12) 2.5-3yr Olds with 1 Teacher.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Upon Arrival There Were 11 Infants (8mo-12mo) and Toddlers (12mo-2yrs) with 1 Teacher.
    • In the Infant Class There Were 3 Missing Plug Covers.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • In the Infant Class There Is a Hole in the Wall by the Exit Door.
    • The Bathroom in the Infant/toddler Room Needs Cleaning (Floor, Sink, Toilet); Used Feminine Products Present.
    • The Ceiling Needs Repair in the Infant/toddler Classroom.
    • There Are 5 Infants and Only Three Cribs in the Infant Class.
    • There Are Three Infants Sleeping in Bouncers.
    • In the 18mo-2.5yrs Class There Are Rugs That Are Curling Up Creating a Tripping Hazard.
    • In the Preschool Bathroom There Are Dirty Mops, Vacuums and Brooms.
    • On the Playground There Are Tree Roots Exposed, Broken Limbs.
    • On the Playground the Toys Have Algae and Are Damaged.
    • At the Rear Door Leading to the Playground There Is a Broken AC Unit Sitting on the Ground.
    • At the Rear of the Building There Is a Storage Room Without a Door That Has a Lawn Mower, Paint, Bleach, Shop Vac, Ladder.
    • The Climber Is Not Anchored on the Playground.
    • The Playground Is Not Safely Accessible.
    • The Playground Is Restricted Until Brought Into Compliance.
    • The Path to the Playground Has Broken Concrete Pieces About Hand Size That Are a Hazard.
    • Facility Does Not Have a Record of Quarterly Drills.

Complaints & Safety Record

Adverse actions on record
None

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