Georgia childcare licensing requirements.
Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for Georgia — per DECAL Rules and Regulations. Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.
Staff-to-child ratios in Georgia
| Age group | Ratio | Max group size |
|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-12 months) | 1:6 | 12 |
| walking_one | 1:8 | 16 |
| two_year | 1:10 | 20 |
| three_year | 1:15 | 30 |
| four_year | 1:18 | 36 |
| five_year | 1:20 | 40 |
| School Age (5+ years) | 1:25 | 50 |
Per DECAL Rules and Regulations. Ratios in Bloomily are computed live from real check-ins against these limits.
Required certifications
Georgia minimum 10 hours annual training including 2 hours literacy training
Renews every 12 months
Georgia DECAL comprehensive fingerprint criminal records check
Renews every 60 months
Georgia Fire Safety course required by DECAL and Georgia Fire Marshal
Renews every 36 months
Georgia 10-hour state-approved Health and Safety Orientation Training
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Pediatric CPR certification - must be completed within 45 days of employment
Renews every 24 months
Pediatric First Aid certification - must be completed within 45 days of employment
Renews every 36 months
Georgia 20-hour pre-service training including Licensure Orientation Meeting
Georgia 2-hour transportation safety training for staff who drive vehicles with children
Renews every 24 months
Drill requirements
| Drill | Frequency | Required |
|---|---|---|
| fire | monthly | Yes |
| severe_weather | semi_annually | Yes |
Georgia DECAL Pre-Inspection Checklist
- License displayed in prominent location
- Permit capacity not exceeded
- Operating within licensed hours
- Written operational policies available
- Parent handbook current and distributed
- Indoor space meets minimum (35 sq ft per child)
- Outdoor play area meets minimum (100 sq ft per child)
- Temperature maintained 65-75°F
- Adequate lighting in all areas
- Toilets clean and child-accessible
- Handwashing facilities available
- Drinking water readily accessible
Run a Georgia program? Keep it compliant without the binder.
Ratios computed live from real check-ins, certifications flagged before they lapse, and inspection-ready reports one click away.