Awesome Angels Learning Center
105 ALPHA ST, BELLE CHASSE, 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 7500% 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
- 45
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 10 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Sep 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child to Staff Ratio1711.A.&B.&D.&E
1711.A.D.1. Based on observation at 10:39 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for infants. The Specialist observed S2, alone, with 6 children, ages 4 to 11-months-old. The required ratio for infants is five children per 1 staff person. One additional staff was needed to satisfy child to staff ratio. Ratio was corrected at 11:04 a.m. when S5 entered the classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 9/30/2025, S1 states she will revise staff schedules for enough staff coverage to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Jun 9, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Required Staffing - Director/ Director Designee1707.A.1.&2
Based on record review at 10:15 a.m., S1, who is qualified as a Director, did not have documentation of being on-site full time(32 hours weekly) at the qualified Director at the center during the day time hours of operation (prior to 9:00 p.m.) and responsible for planning, managing, and controlling the center's daily activities, as well as responding to parental concerns and ensuring that minimum licensing requirements are met. S1's attendance was not documented on any attendance logs at the center for the month of May 2025. Corrective Action: Effective 6/9/2025, S1 stated she…
- Free of Hazards1903.C
1903.C. Based on observations at 10:49 a.m., the indoor and outdoor area were not free of hazards as the following:-C1, age two-years-old was able to grab a pair of sharp scissors that were laying on the childrens round table in the two year old classroom. -The outdoor area had containers with sitting water accessible to children, two deflated jumper houses accessible to children, a water hose pipe laying unraveled on the ground accessible to children, and random trash and debris in the outdoor play area accessible to the children. Corrective Action: Effective 6/9/2025, S1 stated she will…
- Room Capacity1903.D.5
1903. D.5 Based on observations/interview at 10:46 a.m., the Specialists observed the number of children using a room was exceeded based on the 35 square feet per child requirement. The one year old room is licensed to accommodate 5 children and 7 were present. S1 moved two children into the two year old classroom with S4 and S7. Corrective Action: Effective 6/9/2025, S1 stated she will place a dry erase board for room capacity number inside each classroom to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Outdoor - Enclosed1903.E.5
1903.E.5. Based on observation at 10:50 a.m., S1 failed to have the outdoor play space enclosure with a permanent fence or other permanent barrier in a manner that protects children from traffic hazards, prevents children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevents contact with animals or unauthorized persons. The outdoor play space fence did not have a secure latch and the bottom pole was broken that prevents the gate from closing securely. Corrective Action: Effective 6/9/2025, S1 stated she will check the gate and latch at the end of each day to ensure compliance…
- Infants Held While Bottle Fed1919.H
1919.H. Based on observations at 10:41 a.m., the Specialists observed C2, age six-months-old laying in a crib on her back holding and drinking from her bottle. Corrective Action: Effective 6/9/2025, S1 stated all infants will receive their bottle while sitting up on the mat or held by a staff to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Tornado Drills1921.E
1921.E. Based on record review at 12:43 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of March, April, and May 2025. Date of last tornado drills were March, April, May, and June 2024. Corrective Action: Effective 6/9/2025, S1 stated she will set an alarm for the appropriate months to completed the required drills.
Dec 17, 20243 Findings3 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723.A.B. Based on record review at 11:58 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation for 1 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. S6 (DOH 1/25/2023) failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 12/19/2024.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
1723.C. Based on record review at 11:58 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation for 1 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S6 (DOH 1/2/2023) failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 12/19/2024.
- Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility1811.A.&B
1811.A.B. Based on record review at 11:18 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility available for S3 (DOH 12/7/2023) conducted at least once during a five-year period. S3s CCCBC expired on 12/6/2024. S3 was present at the center 12/6/2024, 12/9/2024, 12/10/2024, 12/11/2024, 12/12/2024, 12/13/2024, and 12/17/2024. S3 has not become eligible for childcare purposes. S3 left off premises at 11:23 a.m.
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