Care-a-lot Daycare/Early Learning Center
800 N ARKANSAS ST, SPRINGHILL, 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
- 66
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (1), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 20, 20266 Findings6 Important
- Daily Attendance Records - Children1507.A
1507.A. Based on record reviews on 04/07/2026, at 11:10 a.m., S2 failed to ensure the daily attendance logs for children were documented correctly. The attendance log for 4/07/206 failed to include the time of arrival of 1 child C3. S1 corrected the daily attendance log for the children while Specialist was present. Corrective Action: Effective 04/20/2026, S2 stated she will make sure all children are signed in and accounted for by 9:30 a.m. In S2's absence, S1 will be her backup to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F
Based on record review on 04/07/2026, at 11:15 a.m., S2 failed to have documentation that 2 staffon the premises and accessible to children had 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. S5 (DOH 03/17/2026) and S6 (DOH 03/02/2026) failed to have the current certification. S5 and S6 were observed supervising twelve 1-year-old children. S2 stated a class has been scheduled for 04/09/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 04/20/2026, S2 stated she will schedule staff so that…
- Items That Can Be Harmful to Children1901.J.&K
1901. J.&K. Based on observations on 04/07/2026, at approximately 10:32 a.m., S2 failed to ensure items that can be harmful to children, such as cleaning supplies, were kept in a locked cabinet or other secured place that ensured it was inaccessible to children. Specialist observed the following: · In the hallway bathroom, 1 spray bottle of cleaning solution. · In the 2 to 3-year-old classroom, 2 cans of air freshener, 1 bottle of body lotion, 1 container of disinfectant wipes, and 1 roll of white trash bags on the lower level cabinet. · In the 3 to 7-year-old classroom, 1 container of…
- Strings and Cords1901.M
Based on observations on 04/07/2026 at 11:41 am, strings and cords were accessible to children under age 4 as the Specialist observed 3 cords accessible to children in the 2-3 year-old classroom by the shelf on the wall facing the entrance door, on the floor by the bookstand and hanging from the television mounted on the wall. S7 corrected this by moving the cords out of reach of the children. Corrective Action: Effective 04/20/2026, S2 stated she will re-train the staff to make sure all strings and cords are tucked away and inaccesssible to the children to ensure compliance with…
- Free of Hazards1903.C
1903.C. Based on observations on 04/07/2026, at 10:37 a.m., S2 failed to ensure the indoor and outdoor areas were free of hazards as Specialist observed the following: · In the 3-7-year-old Classroom, one metal pole with bent, rough edges and several stacked boxes against the wall filled with learning materials. This was corrected while Specialist was present. · On the Playground o one set of tent poles along the fence line, o one hole in bottom of the fence on the right side of the playground as you exit the classroom, o large tree branches, o several large ant piles, o 3 play structures…
- Bottled Formula/Breast Milk Properly Labeled1919.J
Based on observation on 04/07/2026, at 10:13am, S2 failed to ensure all bottle formula/breast milk for infants were labeled with the child's name as the Specialist observed 1 unlabeled bottle in a crib in S3âs classroom and 2 unlabeled bottles in the refrigerator in S3âs classroom. This was corrected while the Specialist was present. Corrective Action: Effective 04/20/2026, S2 stated she will retrain the infant teachers that all bottles must be labeled at drop off. If they are not labeled, the infant teachers will label them at that moment to ensure compliance with this…
Apr 8, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Provisional Status for Child Care Purposes1804.A.&B
Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have a log documenting times of the visual observations every 30 minutes for S14 (DOH: 02/19/2025), a provisionally-employed staff member from 02/19/2025 through 04/02/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 04/09/2025, S1 stated she will use the Department's provisionally-employed staff monitoring form for each future provisionally-employed staff member to ensure compliance with this regulation.
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