Blooming Minds
44129 S AIRPORT RD, HAMMOND, LAChildery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Louisiana Performance Profile rating of High Proficient. Structural quality reflects 10000% of lead teachers don't yet hold a degree or CDA. 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
- 41
- 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
- No Credential on File
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (2), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 13, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Daily Attendance Records - Children1507.A
1507.A. Based on record review at 12:56 p.m., S1 failed to have a center's daily attendance log for children that included the departure time, and first and last name of person or entity to whom the child is released for the following days: -On 01/05/2026, 6 of 19 children failed to have documentation of departure times, and first and last name of person or entity to whom the child is released to. -On 02/02/2026, 4 of 14 children failed to have documentation of departure times, and first and last name of person or entity to whom the child is released to. -On 02/05/2026, 9 of 19 children…
- Retention of Records1515.D
1515.D. Based on record review and interviews at 10:49 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of children's records kept a minimum of two years from the date of termination of enrollment at the center for C1. C1's last day in the center was 07/01/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 05/13/2026, S1 stated she will keep former students records in a folder for 3 years to ensure compliance with the regulation.
- Supervision1713.A.&B.&C
1713.B. Based on interviews at 10:49 a.m., S5 failed to ensure that children were supervised at all times. On 4/30/2026, time unknown, C2, age 2-years-old, was found by O2, unattended in a highchair, in the lobby while S5 walked outside to her car. Corrective Action: Effective 05/13/2026, S1 stated she will remind staff daily and conduct a quarterly meeting about active supervision to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Food Service and Nutrition - Menu1919.A.&B
1919.B.2 Based on observations on at 12:10 p.m., S1 failed to have menu substitutions or additions posted, written or electronically, on or near the menu. The Specialist observed the children eating beef stew with mixed vegetables, apple sauce and milk. The menu posted stated the lunch for the day would be fish sticks, mashed potatoes with cheese, peas, bread, apples and milk. Corrective Action: Effective 05/13/2026, S1 stated she will check daily for proper modification of the menu and place a sticky note for that day to ensure compliance with the regulation.
Jul 10, 20253 Findings3 Important
- C. – General Liability Insurance Policy1503.A
Based on record review and interviews at 11:00 a.m. on 6/30/2025, S1 and S2 failed to provide required documentation of current commercial liability insurance for the operation of the center to ensure medical coverage for children in the event of accident or injury. The Specialist was provided with with insurance documentation with coverage dates from 3/1/2024-3/1/2025, however, when the Specialist called the insurance agent to verify the policy, it was stated the center never had a policy with Ozark Insurance Agency and the policy number provided was for Little Dreamers Learning…
- The Safety Box1901.Q
Based on record review at 10 a.m. on 6/30/2025, S2 failed to post a current 'The Safety Box' newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General. The Safety Box posted expired in December 2024. Corrective Action: Effective 6/30/2025, S2 stated she would post The Safety Box by the end of today, and going forward, she will check the website for the updated Safety Box every 3 months and post it to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Food Service and Nutrition - Menu1919.A.&B
Based on observations at 10:00 a.m. on 6/30/2025, S2 failed to post the current weekly menu listing specific food items served for each day of the week by the first day of each week and remain posted throughout the week. The menu posted in the center was not current. Corrective Action: Effective 6/30/2025, S2 stated she would post a menu by the end of today, and going forward, she will make sure the menu is posted at the beginning of each week to ensure compliance with this regulation.
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