CDI Head Start St. Martin Parish - St. Martinville Early Head Start
501 S MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, SAINT MARTINVILLE, LAChildery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Louisiana Performance Profile rating of High Proficient. Structural quality reflects 5000% of lead teachers hold a CDA credential. 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
- Licensed capacity
- 54
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 15 Toddlers 1:7 21
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credential
- Bachelor's Degree
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 16, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Independent Contractors Records1717.A
Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors which should include person's name, address, phone number, and list of duties performed while at the center. The Specialist observed visitorâs log with O1 signed into the center on 4/1/2026, from 1:58 p.m. to 2:47 p.m. The center did not have documentation on file: CCCBC or a copy of identification. Corrective Action: Effective 4/16/2026, S1 stated she will collect all required items from Contractors prior to providing services, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors1807.C
Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department was not obtained for visitors, prior to the persons entering the center. The Specialist observed O1 signed into the center on 4/1/2026 from 1:58 p.m. to 2:47 p.m. The center did not have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for O1 and O2. Corrective Action: Effective 4/16/2026, S1 stated she will collect all required items from Contractors prior to providing services, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
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