Lower McGregor Child Development Center
112 MCGREGOR STREET, LAGRANGE, GA 30240Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.Not Available
- 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. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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
- 173
- 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 (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 5 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- 591-1-1-.25(3) Requires the Center and Surrounding Premises to Be Kept Clean, Free of Debris and in Good Repair591-1-1-.25
591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, roaches and other vermin at the Center. It was determined based on observation that the following items needed repair: HS 1-
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Please Secure Cleaning Tools (I.e., Broom, Plunger) Out of Reach of Children591-1-1-.25
Please secure cleaning tools (i.e., broom, plunger) out of reach of children. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revision Date: 8/20/2025 11:30:48 AM Page 1 of 4 Finding 591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited to, screened windows and proper waste disposal procedures shall
Aug 16, 20241 Finding1 Critical
- No Hazards Observed Accessible to Children on This Date591-1-1-.25
No hazards observed accessible to children on this date. Comment Please secure cleaning tools (i.e., broom, plunger) out of reach of children. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revision Date: 8/19/2024 9:59:20 AM Page 1 of 3 Finding 591-1-1-.25(3) requires the Center and surrounding premises to be kept clean, free of debris and in good repair. Hygienic measures such as, but not limited
Apr 29, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.32(7) Requires That Children Be Supervised at All Times Appropriate to The…591-1-1-.32
Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.32(7) requires that children be supervised at all times appropriate to the individual age, needs and capabilities of each child. Such supervision must include, but not be limited to, indoor and outdoor activities, mealtimes, naptime, transportation, field trips, and transitions between activities. "Supervision" means that the appropriate number of Staff members a
- 591-1-1-.12(2) Requires That All Equipment and Furniture Be Free From Hazardous Conditions Such As, but Not Limited To,…591-1-1-.12
591-1-1-.12(2) requires that all equipment and furniture be free from hazardous conditions such as, but not limited to, sharp rough edges or toxic paint
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