Early Steps Learning Center
1673 E MOUNT PLEASANT RD, ZACHARY, LA 70791Childery 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.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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing and 7500% of lead teachers don't yet hold a degree or CDA. 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. 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
- State Quality Rating
- Louisiana Performance Profile III (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
- 139
- 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
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 22, 20253 Findings3 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723. A..B.: Based on the record review/interview, at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 7 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR through a trainer approved by the Department. S1 (expired 8/30/2025) and S5 (expired 8/30/2025) failed to have the current CPR certification. Corrective Action: Effective 10/22/2025, S1 stated that she will set a 30-day calendar reminder for the staff trainings before the expiration to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
1723. C.: Based on the record review/interview, at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 7 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in Pediatric First Aid through a trainer approved by the Department. S1 (expired 8/30/2025) and S5 (expired 8/30/2025) failed to have the current CPR certification. Corrective Action: Effective 10/22/2025, S1 stated that she will set a 30-day calendar reminder for the staff trainings before the expiration to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F
Based on record review at 10:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 7 staff on the premises and accessible to children have a current certification in Pediatric First Aid and CPR before assuming sole responsibility for any children. S4 (First day on the premises 9/16/2025 failed to have the current certification. The Specialist observed S4 alone with six children aged 1-2 years old. This was not corrected during the inspection Corrective Action: Effective 10/22/2025, S1 stated that all new hires will not be allowed to care for children alone without a current…
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