Balloons & Lollypops
209 SIERRA CT, 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
- 42
- 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 Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2) and Children's Records & Files (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 8, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation Planning1921.A
1921.A. Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have a written multi-hazard emergency and evacuation plan to protect children in the event of emergencies that addresses the following : any potential disaster related to the area in which the center is located, include procedures for sheltering in place, lockdown and evacuation to a pre-determined site for potential threats to the safety, health and well-being of children in care, include specific procedures for handling infants through two year olds, specific procedures for handling children with special needs, including the…
- Tornado Drills1921.E
1921.E. Based on Record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to have completed documentation of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of March, April, May and June 2025. Corrective Action: Effective 12/8/2025 S1 stated she will complete the tornado drills monthly to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Feb 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Emergency Medical Treatment1515.A.2
1515.A.2 Based on record review at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have a signed and dated parental authorization to secure emergency medical treatment for 10 of 10 child records reviewed: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, and C10.
- Evacuation Pack1921.C
1515.A.2 Based on record review at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have a signed and dated parental authorization to secure emergency medical treatment for 10 of 10 child records reviewed: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, and C10.
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