EBRP LaBelle Aire Head Start Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 226
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 9 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 9, 20255 Findings5 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
.C. Based on record review/interview(s) on 4/28/2025, at 12:30 p.m., Staff failed to immediately notify the parents, and failed to notify the Department and DCFS within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 4/16/2025, at 8:10 a.m., O1 informed S1, he and C1, three-years-old, observed S18 and S19 involved in a physical altercation in Classroom 4. C2, five-years-old, and C3, five-years-old, were also present during the altercation. The children were immediately removed from the classroom, and none of the children were harmed during the incident. On 4/29/2025, around 8:00 a.m.,…
- Daily Attendance Records - Visitors1507.E
1507.E. Based on record review on 4/28/2025, at 1:30 p.m., the center's daily attendance records for visitors failed to accurately reflect when a visitor was on the premises. On 4/16/2025, around 8:30-8:45 a.m., O4 and O7 conducted an investigation at the center involving a physical altercation between S18 and S19, and failed to sign the visitors log. S1 was not aware of O4 and O7's failure to sign in. Corrective Action: Effective 5/09/2025, S1 stated she will meet with staff and administration by 5/09/2025, to review the staffs acceptance of visitors and the City of Baton Rouge-DHDS/Head…
- Behavior Management Policy1509.A.8.a.&b
1509.A.8.a.b Based on record review/interview(s) on 4/28/2025, at 12:30 p.m., although the center has a Behavior Management policy, S18 (date of hire 11/27/2006) and S19 (date of hire 11/09/2022) failed to prohibit children from being subject to offensive language. On 4/16/2025, at 8:10 a.m., O1 informed S1, he and C1, three-years-old, observed S18 and S19 involved in a physical altercation in Classroom 4. S1 immediately entered the classroom, and observed S18 and S19 fighting. S18 told S19, "I will kill you!" C2, five-years-old, and C3, five-years-old, were also present during the…
- Supervision Participation1713.E.&F
Based on record review/interviews on 4/28/2025, at 1:30 p.m., S18 and S19 failed to devote their time to the supervision of the children, meeting the needs of the children, and participate with the children in their activities while under their supervision. On 4/16/2025, at 8:10 a.m., O1 informed S1, he and C1, three-years-old, observed S18 and S19 involved in a physical altercation in Classroom 4. C2, five-years-old, and C3, five-years-old, were also present during the altercation. The children were immediately removed from the classroom, and none of the children were harmed during…
- Staff Records and Personnel Files1715.A.1.&3
Based on record review, on 4/28/2025, at 10:30 a.m., S20 and S21 failed to have an application/staff information form to include name, date of birth, home address and phone number, training, work experience, educational background and hire date for staff. Upon suspension and resignation of employment, S20 failed to have documentation of the last date of employment and reason for leaving for S19. Prior to the Specialists departure, S1 received an emailed letter of resignation from S19. Corrective Action: Effective 5/09/2025, S1 stated she will ensure all staff and administration…
Dec 4, 20244 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
C.: Based on record review/interview on 12/4/2024, S1 failed to notify the department and Child Welfare within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 9/17/2024, O1 (C1's father), submitted a complaint to S1, which stated C1 was physically disciplined by his teacher. The complaint form states the incident occurred on 9/16/2024, but was not reported to the department or Child Welfare. S1 stated she did not know the incident had to be reported to the department.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
Based on record review on 12/4/2024, at 3:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 5 of 20 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S2, S7, S12, and S19 failed to have the current certification. S1 stated the staff members completed the training, but she could not locate the certificates.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review on 12/4/2024, at 3:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 5 of 20 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S2, S7, S12, and S19 failed to have the current certification. S1 stated the staff members completed the training, but she could not locate the certificates.
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
Based on record review, S1 failed to ensure that all staff members complete the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter training provided by DCFS annually. S1 and S4 did not have the required training. S1 stated the training had been completed, but she could not locate or print the certificates.