Don Avenue Baptist Daycare
1010 DON AVE, 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
- 132
- 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), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 27, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Non-vehicular Excursions - Parental Authorization2109.A
Based on record review/interview at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center obtained written parental authorization for all non-vehicular excursions that occur at the center. The Specialist observed a non-vehicular excursion occurring at the center with children traveling to the church for chapel, requiring children to leave the licensed area of the center. The Specialist requested to review parental authorization for the non-vehicular excursion conducted and none was present. Corrective Action: Effective 05/27/2026, S2 stated that she will print and obtain Non-vehicular Excursion…
- Non-vehicular Excursions - Records2109.B
Based on observations/record review/interview at 9:15 a.m., S1 failed to have all documentation required when conducting non-vehicular excursions at the center. The Specialist observed a non-vehicular excursion occurring at the center with children traveling to the church for chapel, requiring children to leave the licensed area of the center. The Specialist requested to review non-vehicular excursion logs for the excursion and none was present. Corrective Action: Effective 05/27/2026, S2 stated that she will complete a Non-vehicular Excursion log each time children travel outside of…
Dec 8, 20252 Findings2 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
Based on record review/interview at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 12 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S5 failed to have a current certification in CPR. S1 stated she will schedule a CPR class for S5 to attend, and will have the CPR course completed by 12/19/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 12/08/2025, S1 stated she will set a reminder at least 30 days prior to each staff's CPR expiration date to ensure that all staff remain trained…
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review/interviews at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of 1 of 12 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child and adult Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S5 failed to have current certification. S1 stated she will schedule a CPR class for S5 to attend, and will have the CPR course completed by 12/19/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 12/08/2025, S1 stated she will set a reminder at least 30 days prior to each staff's CPR expiration date to ensure that all…
Oct 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Behavior Management Policy1509.A.8.a.&b
1509.A.8.a.b. Based on record review and interviews at 11:00 a.m., although the center has developed and implemented a Behavior Management Policy, S11 (DOH 06/23/2025) was observed on video footage using the following prohibited methods of discipline: On 09/16/2025 at approximately 4:15 p.m., S11 used a prohibited method of disciple on C1, 4-years-old. While conducting a restroom break, S11 forcefully grabbed and held C1s arm while C1 attempted to pull away from her for approximately one minute. While still holding her arm, C1 began to express that her arm was hurting and S11 let C1s arm go.…
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