M & S Magical Stars Daycare II
4984 HWY 42 SOUTH, LOCUST GROVE, GA 30248Childery 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
- 125
- 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 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), Child Transportation Safety (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 9, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.17(2) Requires That Personnel591-1-1-.17
Associated with Complaint 591-1-1-.17(2) requires that Personnel, to the extent possible, keep children clean, dry and comfortable. It was determined based on investigative findings, that on April 2, 2026, a 1-year-old child remained in the same diaper that the child arrived at the center with and was not changed throughout the entire day.
Oct 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 591-1-1-.14(2)(b) Requires That There Must Always Be One Staff Person Present in Each Classroom Where Children Are…591-1-1-.14
591-1-1-.14(2)(b) requires that there must always be one staff person present in each classroom where children are present that has current and valid pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and pediatric first aid training. It was determined based on a review of staff records that two teachers in rooms A and B were present without CPR certification as required.
- 591-1-1-.36(7)(c)3591-1-1-.36
591-1-1-.36(7)(c)3. requires that the driver or other designated person document in writing the date and time of arrival and departure each time the vehicle departs from the Center, is loaded or unloaded at each school and when the vehicle returns to the Center
Jun 10, 20251 Finding1 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 25 children were observed in Main H-3rd Right classroom licensed for 22 children.
Oct 9, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Please Ensure All Rugs / Carpets (Floor Coverings) Are Tight and Smooth Free of Tripping Hazards in the Second Left,…591-1-1-.25
Please ensure all rugs / carpets (floor coverings) are tight and smooth free of tripping hazards in the second left, fourth left, and third right classrooms. Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Revision Date: 10/9/2024 2:04:39 PM Page 1 of 4
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