Delta Community Action Head Start Lake Providence
300 2ND ST, LAKE PROVIDENCE, LAChildery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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 9000% 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 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
- 152
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 7, 20262 Findings2 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 5 of 21 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the Department. S3, S8, S10, S15, and S17 failed to have current certification. The certification expired 3/31/2026. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/7/2026, S1 stated the staff have taken the training, but she has not received the card. She will contact the trainer to get verification of the training or the…
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 5 of 21 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S3, S8, S10, S15, and S17 failed to have current certification. The certification expired 3/31/2026. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/7/2026, S1 stated the staff have taken the training, but she has not received the card. She will contact the trainer to get verification of the training or the cards.…
Aug 19, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
1727.B.Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S5 and S23 completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S5's last training expired on 8/16/2025. S23's last training expired on 8/13/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 8/19/2025, S1 stated she will have S5 and S3 complete the training by the end of the day on 8/20/2025. She will have a training tracking system in place to make sure trainings are completed before expiration to ensure compliance with this…
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