Cream of the Crop
4901 CHEF MENTEUR HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LAChildery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.3 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Louisiana Performance Profile rating of Proficient. Structural quality reflects 6000% of lead teachers hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 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 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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 178
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:7 21 Preschool 1:15 30
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credential
- Bachelor's Degree
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 22, 20252 Findings2 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
1719.B. Based on record review on 7/22/2025, at 1:15 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that S5 completed the mandatory reporting training within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S5s first day on the premises was 5/5/2025. Corrective Action:
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
1727.A.B. Based on record reviewed on 7/22/2025, at 1:47 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that S13 completed the annual Online Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. The Specialist did not observe previous documentation is employees file. This was not corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action:
May 22, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility1811.A.&B
1811.B.Based on record review at 10:35 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility obtained for S5 (DOH 2/14/2020) at least once during a five-year period. S5s CCCBC expired on 2/3/2025. S5 was on premises 2/4/2025 and 2/5/2025. S5 became eligible on 2/6/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 5/22/2025, S1 stated she will not allow anyone on premises without an eligible CCCBC to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Dec 18, 20243 Findings3 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723.A.B. Based on record review at 11:32 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation for 1 of 14 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S6 (DOH 6/27/2022 failed to have the current certification. S1 stated a training class was completed on 4/8/2024, but documentation was not on premises.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
1723.C. Based on record review at 11:32 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation for 1 of 14 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S6 (DOH 6/27/2022 failed to have the current certification. S1 stated a training class was completed on 4/8/2024, but documentation was not on premises.
- Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility1811.A.&B
1811.A.B. Based on record review at 12:18 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility available for S13 (DOH 9/3/2020) conducted at least once during a five-year period. S13s CCCBC expired on 9/13/2024. S13 was present at the center from 9/13/2024 to 12/18/2024. S13 has not become eligible for childcare purposes. S13 will not return to the center after todays date, 12/18/2024.
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