Denham Springs Christian Academy Learning Center
920 COCKERHAM RD, DENHAM SPRINGS, 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
- 88
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Parent Communication & Policies (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 3, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Daily Attendance Records - Independent Contractors1507.C
Based on record review and interview at 11:15 a.m., S1 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for all contractors, to include their time of arrival and departure. Review of the centerâs visitorâs log indicated that on 09/28/2025, 11/26/2025, 01/09/2026, 01/12/2026, 01/18/2026, 03/20/2026, 04/24/2026, 04/28/2026, 05/01/2026, 05/04/2026, 05/13/2026, and 06/02/2026 independent contractors failed to sign out of the center upon leaving. Corrective Action: Effective 06/03/2026, S1 stated that she will monitor and make sure all contractors sign in and out daily,…
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors1807.C
Based on record review/interview at 10:48 a.m., S1 failed to maintain a copy of CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for each independent contractor at the center. The visitorâs log showed O2, O3, O4, and O5 conducted coaching and therapy services at the center. A request was made to review a copy of O2, O3, O4 and O5âs current CCCBC on file at the center and there was none present. The visitor's log did not indicate a staff accompanied the contractors during the visit. Corrective Action: Effective 06/03/2026, S1 stated moving forward she will retrieve and maintain a current…
- Health Services - Parental Notification1915.B.&C
1915.B.&C.: Based on record review and interviews at 10:35 a.m., although there was documentation of incidents, injuries, accidents, illnesses, and unusual behaviors, incident reports from the following dates: 12/29/2025, 01/12/2026, 01/08/2026, 01/21/2026, 01/23/2026, 02/12/2026, 05/05/2026 and 05/19/2026 failed to include the time of the incident, and the name and time of parent notification no later than when the child is released. Corrective Action: Effective 06/03/2026, S1 stated that she will ensure that all incidents, injuries, accidents, illnesses, and unusual behavior reports are…
Oct 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
C. Orientation Training - Based on record review and interviews at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 4 of 13 staff, completed Mandated Reporter training and received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S1 also lacked documentation that 4 of 13 staff received additional orientation within the first thirty days of date of hire. S1 did not have documentation of training for S6 (First day present 07/28/2025), S7 (First Day Present 08/19/2025), S11 (First Day Present 09/02/2025) and…
- C. – Continuing Education Training1721.A
C. Continuing Education Training - Based on record review/interviews at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff who are left alone with children, or who have supervisory or disciplinary authority over children, have obtained a minimum of 12 clock hours of continuing education per center anniversary year. 2 of 13 staff, S1 and S13, did not complete the minimum required 12 clock hours for the 2025 anniversary year. Corrective Action: Effective 10/06/2025, S1 stated she will review the list of approved continuing education vendors to register and obtain a minimum of…
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