Bright Beginnings Learning Center
3225 LAPLACE ST, CHALMETTE, 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
- 68
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 27, 20252 Findings2 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F
1723.F. Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S12 (DOH 8/4/2025) and S13 (DOH 10/10/2025) have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S12 caring for 8 children, age two-years-old and S13 caring for 9 children, age three and four-years old. This was corrected when S2 entered the classroom with S12 at 11:47 a.m. and S8 entered the classroom with S13 at 11:50 a.m. Corrective Action:
- Cribs Free of Toys and Other Soft or Loose Bedding1907.E.2
1907.E.2. Based on observation at 10:45 a.m., S2 and S3 failed to ensure the center's cribs were free of toys or other soft or loose bedding (including blankets) as C1, age five-months-old, was in the crib with a loose blanket. This was corrected at 10:48 a.m. when the item was removed from the crib. Corrective Action:
Apr 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Cribs Free of Toys and Other Soft or Loose Bedding1907.E.2
1907.E.2. Based on observation at 10:15 a.m., the Specialist observed the center's cribs failed to be free of toys or other soft or loose bedding (including comforters, blankets, sheets, bumper pads, pillows, stuffed animals and wedges) while the child was in the crib as evidence by blankets in the cribs while infants were asleep. This was corrected at 10:19 a.m. Corrective Action:
Dec 12, 20243 Findings3 Important
- Staff Records and Personnel Files1715.A.1.&3
1715.A.1.3. Based on record review at 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to have an application/staff information form to include name, date of birth, home address and phone number, training, work experience, educational background, hire date, first day onsite working with children, upon termination or resignation of employment, the last date of employment, reason for leaving, for the following staff: S12 (DOH 11/20/2024).
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
C. Based on record review at 1:46 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S12 (DOH 11/20/2024) and S13 (DOH unknown) completed the mandatory reporting training within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children.
- Health Services - Parental Notification1915.B.&C
1915.B.C. Based on record review at 1:04 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of dates and/or times when incidents, injuries, accidents, illnesses, and unusual behaviors occurred to ensure they were reported to the parent no later than when the child is released to the parent or authorized representative on the day of the occurrence for the following: On 11/21/2024, time unknown, C1 (DOB 2/4/2022) woke up from nap with a scratch on right cheek. There is no time of incident and the parent was notified at 2:39 p.m. On 8/20/2024, time unknown, parent was notified at 3:49 p.m. C2, (DOB…
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