Rita's Day Care
513 KAREN RD, MONTGOMERY, AL 36109Childery 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 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 Rating 1 Star 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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 6
- 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 Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 4, 20247 Findings7 Important
- In the 2-3yrs Classroom There Is Disinfectant Air Freshener, and Bottle of Liquid W/o Label.
✓ Corrected at visit
- On the Large Playground There Is Exposed Concrete Around the Poles on the Climbing Structure.
- On the Large Playground There Is Exposed Concrete at the Leg of the Swing Creating a Tripping Hazard.
- On the Small Playground There Are Broken and Cracked Toys: Cozy Coupe, Grill, Kitchen, Etc.
- Staff Files Are Incomplete; See Pages 18a+b and 19a+b of Evaluation.
- One Van Is Unavailable for Inspection.
- Transportation Checklist Are Being Used Incorrectly.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None