First United Methodist Church Preschool of Welsh
306 N ADAMS ST, WELSH, LAChildery Rating: 2/5
Data last updated ·
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
- 60
- 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 Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Records - Retention1715.B.&C
Based on record review at 8:30 a.m., S1 failed to have all current staff names, hire date, first day onsite working with children, and initial and annual mandatory reporter training documentation maintained in the LDOE electronic system. Corrective Action: Effective 6/10/2026, S2 will notify S1 to immediately add all staff names, hire date, first day onsite working with children, and initial and annual mandatory reporter training documentation in the LDOE electronic system to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Mar 11, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
1727.A. Based on record review at 1:13 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 10 staff, S5, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS annually. The most recent Mandated Reporter Training for S5 was completed on 10/16/2024. S5 failed to complete the training in 2025. Corrective Action: Effective 3/11/2026, S1 will require all staff to complete the Mandated Reporter Training in August each year to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Mar 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
1719.A Based on record review at 11 a.m., S4 (DOH: 8/12/2024), S5 (DOH: 8/12/2024), S10 (DOH: 8/12/2024), S11 (DOH: 8/12/2024), and S13 (DOH: 8/12/2024) failed to receive orientation which included center-specific orientation to the policies and practices of the center within seven days of the first day present at the center. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the center.
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Bayou Babies Academy of WelshWelsh · 4/5 Childery Rating