The Learning and Growing Childcare Ctr
2700 VETERANS MEM PARKWAY, LANETT, AL 36863Childery 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.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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Alabama Quality STAR rating of 3 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 3 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
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (2), Medication Administration (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 8 total findings, 2 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 15, 20258 Findings2 Critical6 Important
- On January 7
On January 7, 2025, through video observation and witness statements, a staff hit a child in the back several times in the 12 months-18 months classroom.
- Various Medications Not Under Lock and Key in the 18 mon-24 Month Room.
- On January 7, 2025, Through Video Observation and Witness Statements, a Staff Restrained a 14 Month Old Child in the 12 mon-18 Mon Room.
- In the 24 months-30 Months Room, There Is a Broken Basket with Sharp Edges.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In the 3 Year Old Room, the TV on Top of Shelf Is Not Anchored.
✓ Corrected at visit
- In the 4 Year Old Room, the TV on Top of Shelf Is Not Anchored.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Electrical Outlets Missing Protective Covers in the 4 Year Old Room.
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Physician Statement and Medication Form Not Present for Various Medications in the 18 mon-24 Months Room (Boudreaux…
A physician statement and medication form not present for various medications in the 18 mon-24 months room (Boudreaux Butt Paste, Albuterol cough syrup).
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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