Crescent Academy and Childcare
1701 MEDRA DR, MONROE, 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.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.1 / 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 10000% of lead teachers don't yet hold a degree or CDA. 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, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- 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
- No Credential on File
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3) and Child Transportation Safety (2). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 19, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Electronic Devices Policy1509.A.9
Based on observation at 11:45 a.m., S4 failed to follow the Electronic Devices Policy as Electronic Devices were used by children under age 2. The Specialist observed C1, 8-months-old, sitting in front of a tablet with Paw Patrol playing. This was corrected prior the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/19/2026, S1 stated she will speak with the staff and review the electronic device policy to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Independent Contractors Records1717.A
Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for O1 and O2 that included their names, addresses, phone numbers, and list of duties performed while at the center. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/19/2026, S1 stated she will have all independent contractor complete the needed form prior to them entering the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Master Transportation Log2103.E
Based on record review/interview at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to maintain a copy of the current master transportation log on file at the center, that shall include the names of the children, the pickup and drop off locations, and the authorized persons to whom the children may be released. S1 stated the log is on the van, but the van is not on site. She does not have access to the van. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/19/2026, S1 stated she will keep a copy of the master transportation log on file at the center to ensure compliance…
- Passenger Transportation Log2103.F
Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a passenger transportation log. S1 stated the log is on the van, but the van is not on site. She does not have access to the van. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/19/2025, S1 stated she will keep a copy of the passenger transportation log at the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Visual Check of Vehicle2107.A.1.&2
Based on record review/interview at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation a staff person checked the vehicle at the completion of each trip. S1 stated the visual passenger checks are in the van, but the van is not on site. She does not have access to the van. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/19/2026, S1 stated she will make sure she keeps a copy of all the vehicle logs and vehicle visual checks at the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.
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