Tlc Learning Center
8360 HIGHWAY 59, FOLEY, AL 36535Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- 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, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:7 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
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