Caddo Community Action Agency-Eddie D. Jones Head Start Center
1729 FORD ST, SHREVEPORT, 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
- 114
- 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 Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1), and Medication Administration (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Child Abuse and Neglect Policy1509.A.1
Based on record review/interview at approximately 3:10 p.m., S13, failed to report a suspicion of abuse/neglect of a child to the Child Protection Statewide Hotline despite being a mandated reporter. It was observed via video recording that on 12/15/2025, at 11:38 a.m., S13 observed S12 yell at C2, 4-years-old, for spilling milk and hit C1, 5-years-old, on the top of the head with a cardboard paper towel tubing due to him passing gas. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 5/12/2026, S1 stated that she will re-train all staff on the…
- Behavior Management Policy1509.A.8.a.&b
1509.A.8.b.i.&ii: Based on record review/interview at approximately 3:10 p.m., S12 used a prohibited method of discipline as a child was subject to physical and verbal punishment. It was observed via video recording that on 12/15/2025, at 11:38 a.m., S12 yell at C2, 4-years-old, for spilling milk during lunch time and hit C1, 5-years-old, on the top of the head with a cardboard paper towel tubing due to him passing gas. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 5/12/2026, S1 stated that she will re-train all staff on the importance understanding and…
- C. – Medication Management Training1725.A
1725.B.&C: Based on record review at approximately 3:30 p.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. S1 and S17's training expire on 5/8/2026. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 5/12/2026, S1 stated she will utilize a calendar reminder 60 days prior to the expiration of the training going forward to ensure compliance with this regulation. S1 stated center staff will receive medication administration training when they return from summer break…
Oct 1, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Behavior Management Policy1509.A.8.a.&b
Based on interviews and record review on 10/01/2025 at 10:00 a.m., although the center has implemented a Behavior Management Policy prohibiting physical punishment, S20 (DOH 07/29/2025) used physical punishment on C2, 3- years-old, on 09/12/2025 at approximately 11:20 a.m. S20 used her right hand to grab C1s right arm, then forcefully sat him down in a chair in the classroom causing a scratch on the inside of his lower arm, as a discipline method. S20 resigned on 09/19/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 10/01/2025, S1 stated she will review the Behavior Management Policy, and…
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