Benjamin Thomas Academy
2010 PENISTON ST STE 200, NEW ORLEANS, 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
- 34
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 27, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners1507.B
1507.B.3 Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a daily attendance record for S11 to include the time of arrival and departure for 3/23/2026 and 3/24/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 03/31/2026, S1 stated she will check the staff attendance log each morning to ensure all staff are signed in, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility1811.A.&B
1811.A.1 Based on record review,at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility (CCCBC) was obtained for S11 prior to being present in the childcare facility. S11 was present at the center on 3/23/2026 and 3/24/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 03/31/2026, S1 stated she will ensure all staff have a CCCBC prior to working at the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Feb 26, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Rest Time Supervision1713.J
1713.J. Based on interviews on 2/26/2026 at 1:22 p.m., S7 failed to provide supervision at naptime, The Specialist observed S7 sleeping on a pallet with a blanket and pillow along with her assigned 9 children, age two-year-old during naptime. S1 tapped on S7 to wake her up prior to the specialist leaving the room. Corrective Action: Effective 2/26/2026 S1 stated she will complete daily walkthroughs during nap time to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
1719.B.&.C. Based on record review at 1:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S8(DOH 1/19/2026) completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 and the Online Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated reporter Training 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. S8âs first day working at the center was 2/2/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 2/26/2026, S1 stated she will have newly hired staff complete required training within the first 5 days of hire to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Pacifier Attached1911.G
1911.G. Based on observations at 1:15 p.m.,S1 failed to ensure pacifiers were not attached to the infants clothing. The Specialist observed a pacifier attached, by a clip, to the clothing of C1, age 5-months-old, and C2, age 8- months-old. S5 removed the clip during the licensing visit. Corrective Action: Effective 02/26/2026, S1 stated she will remind staff to not clip pacifiers to infants clothing to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Infants Held While Bottle Fed1919.H
1919. H. Based on observations at 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to ensure infants were held while feeding. The Specialist observed C3, age 9-months-old, drinking a bottle while laying down in her assigned crib. S5 removed the bottle prior to specialist leaving the room. Corrective Action: Effective 02/26/2026, S1 stated she will remind staff to hold infants while feeding to ensure compliance with this regulation.
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