Bayou Chateau Child Development Center
16214 HIGHWAY 1, SIMMESPORT, 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 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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:7 21 Preschool 1:15 30
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credential
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20262 Findings2 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
Based on record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 1 of 8 staff, S8 (DOH: 11/3/2025), received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center. S8 failed to complete and have documentation for verification of the LDE Key Training Module 1 and Mandated Reporter training; LDE Key Training Module 1 was completed on 11/24/2025 and Mandated Reporter training has not been completed, and should have been completed on or by 11/10/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 4/28/2026, S1 stated she will ensure orientation training is completed prior the…
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff --Not1807.B
Based on record review at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department was obtained for S8 (DOH: 11/3/2025), prior to them being present at the center or performing services. Per center records, S8 worked at the center from 11/3/2025, until receiving a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility on 11/25/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 4/28/2026, S1 stated she will ensure all staff receive a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department prior to first day working to ensure…
Aug 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners1507.B
Based on record review at 11 a.m., the center's staff and owner's daily attendance record failed to accurately reflect persons on the child care premises at any given time as S7 was present and not signed in. S7 worked from 8/11/2025 to present, without maintaining documentation of daily attendance records. This was corrected prior to the specialist leaving the center. Corrective Action: Effective 8/18/2025, S1 stated she will train S7 on maintaining accurate staff attendance records, to ensure understanding and compliance with this regulation.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F
Based on record review and observations at 10 a.m., S1 failed to have a current certification in CPR and pediatric first aid for S8 (DOH: 8/11/025) within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for eight 4-to-10-year-olds. Corrective Action: Effective 8/18/2025, S1 stated she will enroll S7 in a Department-approved CPR/PFA training class ASAP, and going forward she will inform new staff that they are not to provide sole responsibility for children and to alert her if they are placed in a classroom alone until their CPR/PFA certification is…
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