Close To Home Daycare
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.3 / 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Louisiana Performance Profile rating of High Proficient. 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.
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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 89
- 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 credential
- Bachelor's Degree
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20255 Findings5 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
Based on record review/interview at 12 p.m., S1 failed to notify the LDOE and DCFS Child Welfare within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 5/13/2025, at 3:49 p.m., C1 (3-years-old) walked out of C3's classroom into the enclosed play yard to get her shoes. C1 was on the play yard for approximately five to ten seconds when S2, standing outside the fence, observed C1 on the play yard, went through the fence gate, and brought C1 back inside S3's classroom. S1 stated she attempted to notify the LDOE on 5/13/2025, however, the Department was notified via email on…
- Supervision1713.A.&B.&C
Based on record review/interview at 12 p.m., S3 failed to supervise C1 (3-years-old) at all times. On 5/13/2025, at 3:49 p.m., C1 (3-years-old) walked out of C3's classroom into the enclosed play yard to get her shoes. C1 was on the play yard for approximately five to ten seconds when S2, standing outside the fence, observed C1 on the play yard, went through the fence gate, and brought C1 back inside S3's classroom. S3 (Date of Hire: 4/16/2025) was given a verbal warning, completed additional trainings, and remains employed in the childcare center. Corrective Action: Effective…
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
Based on record review at 12 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S3 received the LDE Key Training Module 1 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center on 4/17/2025. S3 completed the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training on 4/30/2025 and the LDE Key Training Module 1 on 5/7/2025, and the trainings were to be completed no later than 4/23/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 5/28/2025, S1 stated all new hire staff will complete the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training and LDE Key Training Module 1 prior to their first…
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
Based on record review at 12 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children had a current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S7's training expired on 2/28/2025 and was on the center premises prior to completing a training on 5/23/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 5/28/2025, S1 stated she has added reminder in her planner to review all training expirations at the start of the month and will schedule staff who are due to expire in that month to complete the training, to…
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review at 12 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children had a current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S7's training expired on 2/28/2025 and was on the center premises prior to completing a training on 5/23/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 5/28/2025, S1 stated she has added reminder in her planner to review all training expirations at the start of the month and will schedule staff who are due to expire in that month to complete the training, to ensure…
Dec 23, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Independent Contractors Records1717.A
Based on record review at 12 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for O2, O4, and O7, Independent Contractors, that included person's name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center. This was not corrected during the inspection.
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors1807.C
Based on record review at 12 p.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for O2, Independent Contractor, or document the paid, adult staff member, not counted in child to staff ratio who accompanied O2, prior to being present at the center or performing services at the childcare center. This was not corrected during the inspection.