Twinkling Stars Early Learn. Day Ctr Llc
1022 ASHLAND HIGHWAY, TALLADEGA, AL 35160Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (5), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 24, 202412 Findings12 Important
- Upon Arrival of the Department's Representative
Upon arrival of the Department's representative, children younger than 2 1/2 were grouped with children older than 2 1/2 yrs on the playground.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Electrical Outlet Missing Protective Cover in Infant Room.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Some of the Required Furnishings and Equipment Missing in Some of the Classrooms.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Daily Schedule in the 18mons-2 1/2 Yrs Room Does Not Reflect 60 Minutes of Outdoor Play.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Staff Files Are Incomplete.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Eight Staff Missing the Ongoing CCDF Training Hours.
- Nine Staff Missing the Ongoing Training (12 Hours).
- Staff Files Not Filed Alphabetically.
✓ Corrected at visit
- One Staff Has an Incomplete Medical Report.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Children Files Are Incomplete. See Page 23.
- Required Name and Telephone Numbers for Fire, Law, Medical Assistance, Poison Control and Substitute Help Not Posted.
✓ Corrected at visit
- Child's Sofa Has Exposed Foam (Hazard).
✓ Corrected at visit
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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