Alpha Montessori School
301 CANAL ST, METAIRIE, LAChildery Rating: 2/5
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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.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
- 67
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 25, 20253 Findings3 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
1719.B.&C.: Based on record review at 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that S4 (first day present 7/28/2025) completed the online DCFS child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training and LDE Key Orientation Module 1 within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S4 failed to complete LDE Key Orientation Modules 2 and 3 within the first 30 days present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. Corrective Action: Effective 11/25/2025, S1 stated she will set a reminder for new…
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that S5 (first day present 7/28/2025) had current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. Corrective Action: Effective 11/25/2025; S1 stated she will set a reminder for new staff to complete the infant, child, and adult CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that S5 (first day present 7/28/2025) had certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. Corrective Action: Effective 11/25/2025; S1 stated she will set a reminder for new staff to complete pediatric first aid training within the first 90 days of employment through training approved by the department to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Mar 18, 20254 Findings4 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 5 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S1 (DOH 7/27/2010), S2 (DOH 5/13/2021), S3 (DOH 3/23/2011), S4 (DOH 7/27/2021), and S5 (DOH 4/11/2022) failed to have the current certification.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 5 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S1 (DOH 7/27/2010), S2 (DOH 5/13/2021), S3 (DOH 3/23/2011), S4 (DOH 7/27/2021), and S5 (DOH 4/11/2022) failed to have the current certification.
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 5 of 5 staff, S1 (DOH 7/27/2010), S2 (DOH 5/13/2021), S3 (DOH 3/23/2011), S4 (DOH 7/27/2021), and S5 (DOH 4/11/2022), completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS.
- Health Services - Observation1915.A
Based on record review and interview at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to document observations,when something is observed, noted on children upon arrival to the center. Results including an explanation from parent and/or child were not documented. S1 stated she throws the daily observations away after each day. S1 only had daily observations from 3/18/2025 available during the inspection.
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