1st Academy Learning Center
2200 FLORIDA AVE, KENNER, LAChildery 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.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Louisiana Performance Profile rating of High Proficient. Structural quality reflects 10000% of lead teachers hold a CDA credential. The structural rating also includes Louisiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Louisiana caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Louisiana Performance Profile High Proficient (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, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 15 Toddlers 1:7 21 Preschool 1:15 30
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credential
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Abuse Recognition & Reporting (3) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Feb 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
1719.A.B.&C: Based on observations at 2:45 p.m., S1 failed to provide S9 (first day present 02/02/2026) center-specific orientation and completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 within seven days of the first day present at the center. S1 failed to have documentation that S6 (first day present 10/1/2025) completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter training within seven days of the first day present at the center. S9 completed center-specific orientation and completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 on 02/10/2026. S6 completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 on…
May 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
1719.B.C Based on observations at 2:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S7 completed the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center. S7s first day present at the center 4/2/25, but the Mandated Reporter Training was completed on 5/27/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 5/27/25, S1 stated she will ensure all new staff's mandated reporter training will be completed within the 7 days of hire date to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
1727.A.B. Based on record review at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S10 (DOH 3/15/24) completed the annual online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S10s training expired on 4/3/25. Corrective Action: Effective 5/27/25, S1 stated she will set a reminder 30 days prior to all staff's certification expiration date to ensure compliance with this regulation
Apr 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Daily Attendance Records - Children1507.A
1507.A. Based on record review at 11:30 a.m. S1 failed to ensure the computer sign in/out procedure for the daily attendance log for children included the time of departure of each child and the name of the person to whom the child was released on the following days: - on 3.24.25, 6 of 38 failed to have time of departure and first and last name of whom the child was released.- on 3.25.25, 3 of 36 failed to have time of departure and first and last name of whom the child was released.- on 3.26.25, 3 of 32 failed to have time of departure and first and last name of whom the child was released.-…
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