Caddo Community Action Agency-Hersey D. Wilson Head Start
4055 SAINT VINCENT AVE, 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
- 122
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). Of 4 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
Based on observations, record review, and interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure 1 of 14 staff members on the premises of the child care center and accessible to children had a current certification in adult and child CPR through training approved by the department. S9's CPR expired 3/31/2025. She is scheduled for CPR training on 4/10/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 4/7/2025, S1 stated she will keep a log that includes all staff's CPR expiration dates and will make sure they are recertified before they expire to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on observations, record review, and interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure 1 of 14 staff members on the premises of the child care center and accessible to children had a current PFA certification through training approved by the department. S9's PFA expired 3/31/2025. She is scheduled for PFA training on 4/10/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 4/7/2025, S1 stated she will keep a log that includes all staff's PFA expiration dates and will make sure they are recertified before they expire to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Oct 30, 20242 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
1103.A. Based on interviews at 10:00 a.m., S15 failed to notify the parent of the following critical incident: On 10/3/2024, C1, 3-years-old, was separated from her classroom while walking to the playground. She was left unsupervised for approximately one minute when O1 found her and brought her back inside the center. Contact was not made until 12:10 p.m. This incident could not be corrected prior to the Specialist departure.
- Supervision1713.A.&B.&C
Based on record review/interviews at 12:00 p.m., S1, S4, and S19 failed to ensure children were supervise at all times. On 10/3/2024, at 9:38 a.m., S1, S4 and S19 were responsible for supervising 16 children, all 3-years-old, from their classroom to the playground when C1 was separated from the group. C1 was at the end of the line when the door closed behind S1 leaving her stranded between buildings 1 and 2. Per 15s verbal statement, C1 was found by O1 and brought back inside of the building at 9:39 a.m. This incident could not be corrected prior to the Specialist departure.
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