Cindy's Little Angels Daycare Preschool
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 31
- 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 6 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (7), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (3), and Building & Premises Safety (2). None of the 15 findings were critical.
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May 21, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Supervision1713.A.&B.&C
1713.A&B&C.: Based on observations at 1:44 p.m., S2 failed to supervise children at all times. The Specialist observed C1, 10-years-old alone in a classroom, awake and lying on the floor watching a tablet during naptime. The Specialist did not observe any staff in the classroom to supervise the child. S2 went into the classroom at 2 p.m. Corrective Action: Effective 5/21/2026, O1 stated she would make sure all children are in the classroom asleep in their appointed areas, ensuring compliance with this regulation.
- Strings and Cords1901.M
Based on observations at 1:45 p.m., S1 failed to keep strings and cords, including but not limited to those found on equipment, window coverings, televisions, and radios, inaccessible to children under age 4. The Specialist observed an exposed cable/electrical cord on the playground and accessible to children. Corrective Action: Effective 05/21/2026, O1 stated she will have someone come to remove the hanging cords and will check the playground daily to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Apr 23, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Consent to Release1515.B
Based on record review/interview at 1:45 p.m., S1 failed to obtain written consent in the childrenâs file or the centerâs handbook from the parent prior to releasing any information, recordings, or photographs from which the child might be identified, except to authorized state and federal agencies. The Specialist observed that the S1 does not have consent documentation in the children's file or handbook. Corrective Action: Effective 4/23/2026, S1 stated she will obtain written consent from all parents and will add the consent form to her enrollment documents to ensure compliance…
- Strings and Cords1901.M
Based on observations at 1:35 p.m., S1 failed to keep strings and cords, including but not limited to those found on equipment, window coverings, televisions, and radios, inaccessible to children under age 4. The Specialist observed an exposed cable/electrical cord on the playground and accessible to children. Corrective Action: Effective 4/23/2026, S2 stated she will place a barrier between the cord and the children's play area to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Mar 25, 20261 Finding1 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F
Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 4 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR before assuming sole responsibility for any children. S3 (DOH 12/15/2025) failed to have the current certification. The Specialist observed S3 alone with 4 children ages 1 and 2. S1 stated the training is scheduled for 3/27/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 3/25/2026, S1 stated that she will set a calendar reminder 60 days prior to the 90-day mark of each new employee's start date to ensure…
Oct 6, 20251 Finding1 Important
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff --Not1807.B
Based on record review at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for each volunteer, staff member, or employee of any kind, and shall have documentation of said determination available on the center's CCCBC roster at all times for inspection upon request by the department. The Specialist observed S3 (First Day Present 9/22/2025) on the premises, working in the classroom without a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility. Corrective Action: Effective October 6, 2025, S1 stated she will obtain a CCCBC…
Mar 5, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child to Staff Ratio1711.A.&B.&D.&E
Based on observations at 9:15 a.m. on 03/05/2025, S1 failed to meet the required child-to-staff ratio for children of the following ages: the Specialist observed 11 children ages 1-2 years old and 4 children ages 6-10 years old, being supervised by two staff members, S1 and S2. Child-to-staff ratios for children under the age of two are excluded from averaging. The child-to-staff ratio for the group of children present is 7 children to 1 staff member.
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors1807.C
Based on observations, record review, and interviews, S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for childcare purposes from the Department for Independent Contractors before the person was present at the center or performing services as evidence.The Specialist did not observed CCCBC documentation of the paid adult staff member not otherwise counted in child-to-staff ratios who accompanied independent contractor O1 at all times while on the center premises. O1 provided services on 2/24/2025, 2/26/2025, 2/27/2025, 2/28/2025 and 3/5/2025.
- Sleeping Arrangements1907.C.1
Based on observations at 11:45 a.m. S1 failed to provide appropriate sleeping arrangements for children aged one and older. On 3/5/2025, the Specialist observed four children aged 6-10 sleeping on the ceramic tile floor of the classroom.
Jan 15, 20256 Findings6 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
C. Based on record review/ interview on 12/30/2024, at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Department and Child Welfare within 24 hours of the following critical incident allegations: On 12/18/2024, at afternoon pickup, O1 observed several bruises on the C1's, 11-month-old, forehead and a three inch laceration on her neck that had bled onto her shirt. O1 notified S1 that C1 was taken to the hospital on 12/18/2024. O1 questioned the staff about the injuries, they were unsure of how any of the injuries happened. When O1 returned to the center on 12/30/2024, S4 explained to her that C1…
- Supervision1713.A.&B.&C
1713.A..B.C. Based on observations on 12/30/2024, at 10:15 a.m., S2 failed to supervise her classroom of 8 three-to-nine-year-olds. The Specialist observed S2 walking to the front of the center, leaving the children in the classroom alone to retrieve two additional children. At 11:24am, S2 left her class of 11 three-to-nine-year-olds, unattended for approximately 6 minutes to help S1 with an issue in her office.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723.A.B. Based on record review/interview on 12/30/2024, at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children had current certification in infant and child CPR and Adult CPR through training approved by the department. The Specialist observed 1 out of 4 staff, S4, (date of hire 10/21/2024), failed to have the required CPR training.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
1723.C.Based on record review/interview on 12/30/2024, at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid training approved by the department. The Specialist observed 1 out of 4 staff, S4, (date of hire 10/21/2024), failed to have the required Pediatric First Aid training.
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
1727.A.B. Based on record review on 12/30/2024, at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. The Specialist observed that 1 out of 4 staff, S4, failed to have the Mandated Reporter Training.
- Health Services - Observation1915.A
1915.A.Based on record review on 12/30/2024, at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to document the physical condition each child upon arrival to the center and when something is observed. Results including an explanation from the parent and/or child were not documented. The Specialist observed that daily observations failed to be completed from 08/30/2024 to 10/31/2024. Observations also failed to be completed for 12/30/2024.