DPSB PreK 3 at Mansfield Elementary
1915 MCARTHUR DR, MANSFIELD, 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.5 / 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 20000% 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 38
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 12, 20263 Findings3 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at approximately 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 4 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S4 failed to have proof of completion in a Department approved training. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 5/12/2026, S1 stated she will add calendar reminders 60 days prior to the expiration to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review at approximately 2:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 4 of 4 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S1, S2, S3, and S4 failed to have current certification. S1, S2, and S3âs last certification expired on 8/31/2025. S4 failed to have proof of completion in a Department approved training. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 5/12/2026, S1 stated she will add calendar reminders 60 days prior to the…
- Tornado Drills1921.E
1921.E. Based on record review at approximately 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure documentation of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of March, April, May, and June. April 2026 was not completed. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 5/12/2026, S1 stated she will preschedule the tornado drills for next school year to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Aug 20, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Operations1501.A
1501.A. Based on record review/interview at approximately 9:15 a.m., S1 failed to operate within the age range designated on the center license. C5, C11, and C12, all two-years-old are enrolled and were observed being supervised in S3 and S4âs classroom. This could not be corrected during the center inspection. Corrective Action:
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