Play World Child Care Learning Center
721 GRESHAM ROAD, FLORENCE, AL 35630Childery 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.2 / 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 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Preschool 1:18 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (3), Children's Records & Files (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 25, 20248 Findings8 Important
- The Diaper Changing Pad in the 12-18 Months Room Is Torn.
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Diaper Changing Pad in the 18 Months 2.5 Years Room Is Torn.
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Cleaning Supplies in the Nursery Room Were Not Being Stored in a Locked Cabinet (Lysol Spray, Hand Sanitizer).
✓ Corrected at visit
- There Was Hand Sanitizer and Bottle with Cleaner on a Shelf.
✓ Corrected at visit
- The Center Did Not Have Digging Toys on the Playground.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Some Staff Files Are Incomplete (See Staff Records Checklist on Pages 18, 19+22).
- Some Children's Records Are Incomplete (See Children's Records Checklist on Page 23).
- There Were 3 Children's Records That Are Missing Immunization Certificate.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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