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Mother Helper Home Day Care

Data last updated · May 2026

Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    3 / 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 2 Stars. 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 2 Stars (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
Toddlers
Licensed capacity
Not Available
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Toddlers1:7Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

1 Inspection Visit Since 2024 · 5 Findings · 40% Corrected at Visit
Most recent: Aug 15, 2024Download Latest Report (PDF)
5 Important

Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.

See the Inspection Visit
  1. Aug 15, 20245 Findings5 Important
    • Ajax, Dr. Teal Liquid Soap, Perfume and Clorox Wipes Are Not Locked in the Bathroom Cabinet.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • One Nail Head Is Protruding on the Fence.
    • Staff Is Missing Health & Safety Training.
    • Diaper Changing Pad Needs a Sheet/cloth Cover.

      ✓ Corrected at visit

    • Rabies Certificate Is Not Available.

Complaints & Safety Record

Adverse actions on record
None
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