First United Methodist Church Little School
203 N JEFFERSON AVE, COVINGTON, 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
- 116
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1) and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 6, 20252 Findings2 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
Based on record review and interviews at 11:30 a.m., S2 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. 16 of 17 staff had documentation of this certification. Corrective Action: Effective 5/6/2025, S2 stated she will schedule a training class for staff by the end of the week and also ensure all staff receive training with 90 days of being hired.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review and interviews at 11:30 a.m., S2 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. Corrective Action: Effective 5/6/2025, S2 stated she will schedule a training class for staff by the end of the week and also ensure all staff receive training with 90 days of being hired to ensure compliance with this regulation.
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