Foundations Early Learning Academy
8001 WATERLOO AVE, ABBEVILLE, 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
- 61
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Dec 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- C. – Continuing Education Training1721.A
C. Based on record review and interviews at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 10 of 15 center staff, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S9, S13 and S14, completed a minimum of 12 clock hours of continuing education per center anniversary year. Corrective Action: Effective 12/02/2025, S1 stated she will create a checklist of training hours for each center staff, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Sep 9, 20255 Findings5 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
C.: Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 4 of 14 staff, S8 (FDP: 01/15/2025), S10 (FDP: 01/13/2025), S11 (FDP:08/11/2025), and S12 (FDP: 08/14/2025), received the required LDE Key Training Module 1 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training seven days and the LDE Key Training Module 2-3 within thirty days of the first day present at the childcare center. S8 failed to complete and have documentation for verification of the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training and LDE Key Training Modules 1-3. S10 failed to complete and have documentation…
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F
1723. F: Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure S10 has a current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR through training approved by the Department within 90 calendar days from the date of hire on 01/13/2025. S10 is scheduled to complete this training on 9/10/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 09/09/2025, S2 stated she will ensure staff complete CPR training within 30 calendar days from date of hire, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 1 of 14 staff, S7, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS annually in 2024. This could not be corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 09/09/2025, S2 stated she will create a training checklist, including annual training dates, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Emergency Medication Plan and Records1917.K
Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., C1's, 2- years-old, Emergency Medication Plan for Epinephrine
- Tornado Drills1921.E
Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that a tornado drill was conducted at least once during the month of April 2025. Corrective Action: Effective 09/09/2025, S2 stated she will set calendar reminders to complete tornado drills, to ensure compliance with this regulation.