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Childery

Cub House on the Bayou, LLC

902 FINKS HIDEAWAY RD, MONROE, LAChildery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    3 / 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 4300% 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
276
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:515
Toddlers1:721
Preschool1:1530

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credential
Bachelor's Degree

Inspection History

13 Inspection Visits Since 2024 · 30 Findings
2 Critical28 Important

Across 13 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (7), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (7), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (6). Of 30 total findings, 2 were critical.

See All 13 Inspection Visits
  1. May 8, 20263 Findings3 Important
    • Operations1501.A

      Based on interviews at 9 a.m, S1 failed to ensure Classroom #5 in building 1 had been approved by the Department prior to being used by children, as S16 and S17 had a class of ten, 4 to 5-year-old, children inside of the classroom. This was not corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 5/8/2026, S1 stated she is waiting on the fire marshal inspection for classroom #5 and has already submitted the other approval documents to the Department via Edlink; the Pre-K 4 class can use the big gym to ensure compliance with this regulation.

    • C. – Orientation Training1719.A

      1719.B. Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure S18 (first day present 4/1/2026) completed the DCFS Online Mandated Reporter Training within seven calendar days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility of any children. This training should have been completed by 4/8/2026. This could not be corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 5/8/2026, S2 stated new employees will not be allowed to go into a classroom until they have completed all trainings in the front office to ensure compliance with this regulation.

    • Daily Transportation Visual Vehicle Check2107.C

      2107.C. Based on record review at 10 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the vehicle visual check was completed on 4/10/2026 and 5/1/2026, as it did not include the signature of the person conducting the check and the time the vehicle was checked. This could not be corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 5/8/2026, S1 stated she sent a message on Groupme to all staff letting them know when they substitute on the buses, they must complete the visual checks each day to ensure compliance with this regulation.

  2. Mar 26, 20262 Findings2 Important
    • CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F

      Based on observations and record review at 9:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure S4, S7, S10, S11, and S12 had current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/26/2026, S1 stated that the staff have CPR and PFA classes scheduled for tomorrow, she will make sure all staff has the training to ensure compliance with this regulation.

    • Infants - Car Seats1909.D

      Based on observations at 9:00 a.m., S5 failed to have written authorization from a physician for 2 of 5 infants as required for infant to sleep in a car seat or other similar device. The Specialist observed 2 infants asleep in bouncers. This was corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/26/2026, S1 stated she will speak to S5 and have her complete a training on safe sleeping to ensure compliance with this regulation.

  3. Mar 17, 20262 Findings2 Important
    • C. – Orientation Training1719.A

      C.: Based on record review at 1 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 5 of 20 staff, received orientation and/or completed the DCFS Online Mandated Reporter training within seven days of the first day present at the center, and/or completed the LDE Key Training Modules 2 and 3 within thirty days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. -S8, first day working 1/30/2026, failed to have the DCFS Online Mandated Reporter training; it should have been completed by 2/6/2026; it has not been completed. -S17, first day working…

    • Daily Transportation Visual Vehicle Check2107.C

      Based on record review at 1 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily transportation vehicle visual check was completed for 2/17/2026-2/20/2026, 2/23/2026-2/27/2026, 3/2/2026-3/6/2026 and 3/9/2026-3/13/2026. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/16/2026, S1 stated she has discussed with the driver/aide a procedure to ensure the visual checks are being completed daily and to ensure compliance with this regulation.

  4. Jan 14, 20262 Findings2 Important
    • Supervision1713.A.&B.&C

      1713.A.&.B.&.C.: Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure children were supervised at all times. On 1/6/2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., C1, 5-years-old, was on the playground with his class. He entered the building alone. Upon entering or exiting the building C1 got his fingers slammed in a metal door. S3, who was inside assisting another child, heard C1 scream. S3 called the front office for assistance when she saw C1's fingers. C1 needed medical attention. No one knew what happened to C1's fingers and how it happened. Corrective Action: Effective 1/14/2026, S2…

    • Strings and Cords1901.M

      Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure strings and cords were accessible to children under age 4. The Specialist observed cords accessible to the children in the big gym. Upon entering S14's classroom, there was a student wrapped up in the cord by the doorway. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 1/14/2026, S2 stated she will speak with the staff about the cords are up and out of the floor to ensure compliance with this regulation.

  5. Jan 5, 20262 Findings2 Important
    • CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B

      Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 26 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S5 failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 01/06/2026. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure. Corrective Action: Effective 01/05/2026, S1 stated S5 missed her initial CPR class due to illness. She will update her staff expiration date checklist to include if staff missed their scheduled class so they…

    • Pediatric First Aid1723.C

      Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 26 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S5 failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 01/06/2026. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure. Corrective Action: Effective 01/05/2026, S1 stated S5 missed her initial CPR class due to illness. She will update her staff expiration date checklist to include if staff missed their scheduled class so they can be…

  6. Dec 15, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
    • Supervision1713.A.&B.&C

      1713.A.&B.&C.: Based on interviews on 12/8/2025, at 11:15 a.m., S6 and S8 failed to ensure C1, 1-year-old, was supervised at all times. On 10/31/2025, at around 9:29 a.m., as the class was transitioning from the indoor gym to the classroom, C1 was left unsupervised on the courtyard for an unknown amount of time. He was found by O2 and O3 and taken to S12, who took him back to his classroom. The staff involved did not receive any disciplinary actions. Corrective Action: Effective 12/15/2025, S1 stated she will reiterate with all staff on supervising children during transitions and it will be…

    • C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A

      C.: Based on record review and interviews on 12/8/2025, at 11:15 a.m., S12 failed to notify the Department within 24 hours and the parents immediately following a critical incident: On 10/31/2025, at about 9:29 a.m., S12 was informed that C1, 1-year-old, had been found outside in the courtyard unsupervised for an unknown amount of time. Corrective Action: Effective 12/15/2025, S1 stated she will reiterate with the director in charge what a critical is and it must be reported within 24 hours to ensure compliance with this regulation.

    • Daily Attendance Records - Independent Contractors1507.C

      Based on record review and interviews on 12/8/2025, at 11:15 a.m., S2 failed to ensure the center's independent contractors daily attendance record was accurate. O4 was present at the center, but not signed in. This was corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 12/15/2025, S1 stated she will ensure all therapists sign in and out upon their arrival to ensure compliance with this regulation.

    • Daily Transportation Visual Vehicle Check2107.C

      Based on record review on 12/8/2025, at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to ensure documentation of the visual check of the vehicle was completed. According to the daily transportation log dated 12/4/2025, the signature of the person conducting the check and the time the vehicle was checked was incomplete. This was not corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 12/15/2025, S1 stated she will make sure she completes the log before she exits the vehicle to ensure compliance with this regulation.

  7. Nov 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • Child Records and Cumulative Files1515.A.1

      Based on record review on 11/06/2025, at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to update C1's, 3-years-old, chronic illnesses on the Master Card in the cumulative file. This was not corrective prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective: 11/21/2025, S1 stated she will update C1's Master Card, she will train all office staff on how to update child files as child situations change, she will instruct office staff to audit current child files for needed updates, and she will monitor the child file updates to ensure compliance with this regulation.

    • Medication Administration Records1917.H

      Based on record review on 11/06/2025, at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the signature of person(s) administering medication to C1, 3-years-old, was recorded from 10/20/2025 through 10/29/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective: 11/21/2025, S1 stated she trained all Medication Administration certified staff on signing their full signature on the medication administration record, and she will review the record to ensure compliance with this regulation.

  8. Aug 25, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B

      Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation for 1 of 24 staff members, S17, on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in adult, infant, and child CPR through training approved by the department. This was not corrected prior to the Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective, 08/25/2025, S1 stated she will ensure all staff missing current certification in CPR will attend certification training and will create a tracker with a calendar reminder of all expiration dates to ensure compliance with this regulation.

    • Pediatric First Aid1723.C

      Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation for 1 of 24 staff members, S17, on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department. This was not corrected prior to the Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective, 08/25/2025, S1 stated she will ensure all staff missing current certification in PFA will attend certification training and will create a tracker with a calendar reminder of all expiration dates to ensure compliance with this regulation.

  9. May 29, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B

      Based on observations, record review, and interview at 9:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure 1 of 15 staff members present and accessible to children had a current CPR and First Aid certification. S24s CPR expired on 4/30/2024. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective 5/29/2025, S1 stated she will make sure any staff who needs CPR is scheduled for a class prior to their current certification expiring to ensure compliance with this regulation.

    • Pediatric First Aid1723.C

      Based on record review and interview at 9:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure 1 of 15 staff members present and accessible to children had a current Pediatric First Aid certification. S24s PFA expired on 4/30/2024. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective 5/29/2025, S1 stated she will make sure any staff who needs PFA is scheduled for a class prior to their current certification expiring to ensure compliance with this regulation.

  10. Apr 30, 20253 Findings3 Important
    • Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners1507.B

      Based on record review and interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center's staff and owner's daily attendance record accurately reflected persons on the child care premises at any given time as evidenced by S7 was present at the center, but failed to be signed in. This was corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/30/2025, S1 and/or S5 will double check each morning that all staff present at the center are signed in to ensure compliance with this regulation.

    • Passenger Transportation Log2103.F

      Based on record review and interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the current passenger transportation log was complete as it did not include the time children were placed on the vehicle for 4/22/2025-4/23/2025. The transportation log for 4/25/2025 failed to include the time children were placed on the vehicle and the time they were released to the center. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/30/2025, S1 stated she will remind S4 to complete all fields on the daily transportation form to ensure compliance with this…

    • Daily Transportation Visual Vehicle Check2107.C

      Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure documentation of the visual check of the vehicle was complete as it did not include the time the vehicle was checked on 4/25/2025. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/30/2025, S1 stated she will discuss with S4 that the visual check should be documented after each trip to ensure compliance with this regulation.

  11. Mar 18, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
    • C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A

      C.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to immediately notify the parent of the following critical incident: On 3/6/2025, C1, 4-years-old, was able to leave the classroom unsupervised and go outside where she was found at 8:15 a.m. alone on the center's playground. The amount of time she was unsupervised is unknown. C1 was signed in at the center at 7:53 a.m. and was taken to S3's classroom. At 8:00 a.m., O2 arrived at the center and went to S3's classroom looking for her and she was not there. No one knew where she was. O1 was not notified by the center staff.

    • Supervision1713.A.&B.&C

      Based on record review/interview at 10:30 a.m., S3 failed to ensure children were supervised at all times. On 3/6/2025, C1, 4-years-old, was signed in at the center at 7:53 a.m. and was taken to S3's classroom. At 8:00 a.m., O2 arrived at the center and went to S3's classroom looking for her and she was not there. No one knew where she was. C1 was able to leave the classroom and go outside where she was found at 8:15 a.m. alone on the center's playground for an unknown amount of time.

    • Independent Contractors Records1717.A

      1717.A.1.Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for O2 that included person's name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.

  12. Feb 18, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • C. – Orientation Training1719.A

      C.: Based on record review at 10:45 a.m., S2 failed to have documentation that S10 completed DCFS online mandated reporter training within 7 days of the first day present at the center. S10's hire date and first day present at the center was 1/23/2025. DCFS online mandated reporter training should have been completed by 1/30/2025. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.

    • CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F

      Based on observation/record review at 10:45 a.m., S2 failed to ensure all learning center staff have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S6 supervising twenty-one children, 5-years-old to 7-years-old. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.

  13. Oct 4, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Health Services - Parental Notification1915.B.&C

      Based on record review and interview at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the Provider's documentation of injuries, accidents, and unusual behavior were reported to the parents no later than when the child is released to the parent or authorized representative on the day of the occurrence. -Report 1: The incident involving C11, 1-year-old, scratching another child on the face, occurred at (time missing) on (date missing) and the parent signed the form on 9/19/2024 although the staff completed the report on 9/14/2024.-Report 2: The incident involving C12, 6-years-old, slipping on the…

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