A-Bear's Kids Only Preschool
155 GRAND AVE, LAFAYETTE, LAChildery Rating: 2/5
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.2 / 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Louisiana's licensing baseline. 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. 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 59
- 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 credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
Based on record review and interviews on 10/3/2025, S1 failed to ensure notification was made to the Department and Child Welfare within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 9/23/2025, at 5:06 a.m., S6 was notified by O2, via text message, that C1 stated S2 hit her on her hand. S1 notified the Department on 9/26/2025. The Specialist was unable to validate the allegation. Corrective Action: Effective 10/3/2025, S1 stated she will retrain staff during a scheduled training to be held on 10/23/2025, where a review of critical incidents and reporting will be…
- Room Capacity1903.D.5
Based on observation on 9/26/2025, at 10:37 a.m., the number of children using the infant classroom exceeded the 35 square feet per child requirement. The classroom can accommodate 9 children, and 10 children were present. This was not corrected during the inspection, and was observed corrected on 10/3/2025, Corrective Action: Effective 10/3/2025, S1 stated she reviewed the approved classroom capacity with the infant staff and will further review all classroom capacities with all the staff, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
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