Academy 1 Preschool
555 HOLMES BLVD, GRETNA, LAChildery Rating: 4/5
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.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 15000% of lead teachers hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 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
- 50
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 11 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 4, 20257 Findings7 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
1719.B. Based on record review at 8:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S3( DOH 09/19/2025) completed the LDE Key Module 1 within seven days of the first day present at the center, and LDE Key Training Module 2 and 3 within 30 days of the first day present at the center. S3âs first day working at the center was on 09/19/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 12/4/2025, S1 stated she will have newly hired staff complete required training within the first 5 days of hire to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723.A.B. Based on record review at 9:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 5 of 6 staff on the premises and accessible to the children had current certification in Infant and Child CPR through a trainer approved by the Department. S1, S2, S4, S5, and S6âs certifications expired on 03/31/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 12/4/2025, S1 stated she will have staff complete training within 60 days before expiration to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
1723.C. Based on record review at 9:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 5 of 6 staff on premises and accessible to children had current certification in Pediatric First Aid through a trainer approved by the Department. S1, S2, S4, S5, and S6âs certifications expired on 03/31/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 12/4/2025, S1 stated she will have staff complete training within 60 days before expiration to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- C. – Medication Management Training1725.A
1725.B. based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. S2 is the only staff with documentation of the of the current training. Corrective Action: Effective 12/4/2025, S1 stated she will have staff complete the training yearly to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
1727. A. &B. Based on record review at 9:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S1, S2, S5, S6 completed the required annual Online Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S2âs mandated reporter certificate expired on December 27, 2022. S1, S5, and S6 did not have a previous mandated reporter certificate on file. Corrective Action: Effective 12/4/2025, S1 stated she will set a reminder 30 days prior to certificate expiration to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- The Safety Box1901.Q
1901.Q. Based on observations at 8:30 a.m., S1 failed to have the current ' Safety Box' newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General posted in the center. Specialist observed no posted safety box at the center. Corrective Action: Effective 12/4/25 S1 stated she will post the safety box every three months to ensure compliance with the regulation.
- Tornado Drills1921.E
1921.E. Based on Record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have completed documentation of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of March, April, and May 2025. Corrective Action: Effective 12/4/2025 S1 stated she will complete the tornado drills monthly to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Dec 12, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- End-of-Day Check1901.C
1901.C. Based on record review at 10:35 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that the entire center and playyard was checked after the last child departed on 07/03/24, 07/11/2024 and 08/30/24 to ensure that no child was left unattended at the center.
- Daily Attendance Records - Visitors1507.E
1507.E. Based on record review at 10:22 a.m., S1 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for Visitor's to include departure times for the following dates: 02/06/2024, 02/07/2024, 03/04/2024, 03/18/2024, 03/19/2024, 05/15/2024 and 05/20/2024.
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff1807.B
1807.B. Based on record review at 9:33 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of staff on the center's CCCBC roster for S4 (DOH 11/01/22). S1 stated she accidentally deleted S4 off the centers roster.
- Tornado Drills1921.E
1921.E. Based on record review at 11:43 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation for the number of children present during a tornado drill for 05/06/2024.
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Roneeka BassNew Orleans · 5/5 Childery Rating
- Brighter Horizons Child Care CenterBelle Chasse · 2/5 Childery Rating
- St. Andrew the Apostle Roman Catholic SchoolNew Orleans · 2/5 Childery Rating
- Awesome Angels Learning CenterBelle Chasse · 4/5 Childery Rating
- Mary's Child CareGretna · 3/5 Childery Rating
- CMJ Smart Start LearningNew Orleans · 2/5 Childery Rating