Cuddly Bear child Development Center LLC
3600 GENERAL MEYER AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LAChildery Rating: 2/5
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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.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
- 124
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jan 8, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 2. – Apparatus or Equipment1907.A.1
1907. A.1. Based on observations at 12:51 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the manufactures restraint device was used in the infant classroom. The Specialist observed C1, age 1âyear-old, sitting in a high chair unrestrained during the walk through. S9 removed C1 from the high chair and placed her on the floor during the licensing visit. Corrective Action: Effective 01/08/2026, S1 stated she will remind staff to utilize the restraints in the high chair at all times to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Food Allergies and Special Diets1919.C
1919.C. Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to have a signed and dated authorization from the parent to post C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, and C10's name and allergy information in public view. Specialists observed C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, and C10's allergy information posted in their classroom assignments. Corrective Action: Effective 01/08/2026, S1 stated she will complete the required authorization forms at childrenâs enrollment to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Nov 4, 20254 Findings4 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
1103.C.2. Based on record review and interview at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to notify DCFS within 24 hours of the following critical incident : On 10/27/2025, C1, age four-years-old, was running around during naptime. S16 forcefully put C1 on the cot and pulled the cot back to the correct spot causing C1âs head /side of face hit the side of the cot. Corrective Action:
- Supervision1713.A.&B.&C
1713.A.&B.&C. Based on observation at 10:45 a.m., S6 assigned to a specific group of children failed to know the whereabouts of C2, age three-years-old. S6 was unaware the child left the classroom and went into the restroom. S2 was assigned to supervise C3, age three-years-old, in the front office. S6 exited the office at approximately 10:39 a.m. and left the child unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes. Corrective Action:
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723.A.&B. Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 15 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S2, S13 and S15 did not have documentation of training provided by an approved trainer. A training will be scheduled and completed in the next few days. Corrective Action:
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
1723.C. Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 15 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department. S2, S13 and S15 did not have documentation of training provided by an approved trainer. A training will be scheduled and completed in the next few days. Corrective Action:
Feb 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
C. Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S22(DOH 7/11/24) and S23 (DOH 12/9/24), completed the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center. S1 stated S22 and S23 will complete the training by 2/17/25.
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