New Beginnings Academy
8033 HIGHWAY 119, ALABASTER, AL 35007Childery 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.3 / 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.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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Cost
- Free pre-K available
- Participates in First Class Pre-K, 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 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:7 Not Regulated Preschool 1:18 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 7 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 7, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Upon Arrival, the Pre-K Classroom (4-5yrs) Has Hazardous Substances Not Under Lock & Key (Disinfectant Wipes / Lysol Spray).
✓ Corrected at visit
- Upon Arrival, the 24-36 Mos Classroom Is Missing an Indoor Thermometer.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Upon Arrival, the 24-36 Mos Classroom Is Out of Ratio Due to 1 Teacher to 14 Children.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Upon Arrival, the 24-36 Mos Classroom Has Children Younger Than 2.5 Yrs Grouped/mixed with 3 Yr Olds.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Upon Arrival, There Are 14 Children Present in the 24-36 Mos Classroom That Is Measured for 8 Children.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Upon Arrival, Staff's Records Are Incomplete (See Pg 18 of Evaluation).
- Upon Arrival, Children's Records Are Incomplete (See Pg 23 of Evaluation).
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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