Galilee Learning Center #2
1625 GARY STREET, SHREVEPORT, 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
- 84
- 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-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (6), Hazardous Materials Handling (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 16 total findings, 3 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 15, 20256 Findings2 Critical4 Important
- Items That Can Be Harmful to Children1901.J.&K
Based on observations at 9:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that items that can be harmful to children were kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that was inaccessible to children as the Specialist observed the following:-Classroom 2 contained an unlocked, black, 4-drawer file cabinet with S5s purse, Lysol wipes, empty Ziploc bags and Lysol disinfectant spray.-Classroom 3 contained an unlocked, black, 4-drawer file cabinet with empty plastic bags.-Classroom 4 contained a 3-tier metal shelf with empty Ziploc bag, and Clorox wipes on the bottom shelf and a stapler on the desk…
- Items That Can Be Harmful to Children1901.J.&K
Based on observations at 9:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that items that can be harmful to children were kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that was inaccessible to children as the Specialist observed the following:-Classroom 2 contained an unlocked, black, 4-drawer file cabinet with S5s purse, Lysol wipes, empty Ziploc bags and Lysol disinfectant spray.-Classroom 3 contained an unlocked, black, 4-drawer file cabinet with empty plastic bags.-Classroom 4 contained a 3-tier metal shelf with empty Ziploc bag, and Clorox wipes on the bottom shelf and a stapler on the desk…
- C. – General Liability Insurance Policy1503.A
C.: Based on record review and interview at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to provide current documentation of commercial liability insurance for the operation of the center to ensure medical coverage for children in the event of accident or injury. The last insurance on file expired on 8/20/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 10/15/2025, S1 stated she will develop a system to keep of with expiration dates and will check with the church board for current insurance coverage to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- C. – General Liability Insurance Policy1503.A
C.: Based on record review and interview at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to provide current documentation of commercial liability insurance for the operation of the center to ensure medical coverage for children in the event of accident or injury. The last insurance on file expired on 8/20/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 10/15/2025, S1 stated she will develop a system to keep of with expiration dates and will check with the church board for current insurance coverage to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Equipment1901.G.&H
Based on observations at 9:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all moveable equipment was secured and supported so that it shall not fall or tip over as the Specialist observed the computer monitors in Classrooms 1, 3, 4 and 5 were not secured to ensure that they did not fall or tip over. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 10/15/2025, S1 stated she will consult with the computer tech to come up with a way to secure the monitors to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Equipment1901.G.&H
Based on observations at 9:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all moveable equipment was secured and supported so that it shall not fall or tip over as the Specialist observed the computer monitors in Classrooms 1, 3, 4 and 5 were not secured to ensure that they did not fall or tip over. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 10/15/2025, S1 stated she will consult with the computer tech to come up with a way to secure the monitors to ensure compliance with this regulation.
May 2, 20257 Findings1 Critical6 Important
- Child Abuse and Neglect Policy1509.A.1
1509.A.1. Based on interviews on 05/02/2025 at 10:30 a.m., as a mandated reporter, S8 failed to report suspected abuse. On 04/10/2025 at approximately 9:50 a.m., S8 witnessed S13 grab C1, 3-years-old, by his collar, pull him towards her, bend down to get eye- to- eye with him and verbally intimidate him. S1 reported the suspected abuse to the Department, Child Welfare and the police on 04/11/2025 as required after S8 reported it to her. Corrective Action: Effective 05/02/2025, S1 stated she scheduled a staff meeting on 05/05/2025 with all staff to discuss the mandated reporter policy to…
- Behavior Management Policy1509.A.8.a.&b
Based on interviews and record review, although the center has implemented a Behavior Management Policy prohibiting physical punishment, S13 (DOH 04/04/2013) used physical and verbal punishment on C1, 3-years-old, on 04/10/2025 at approximately 9:50 a.m. S8 witnessed S13 grab C1, 3-years-old, by his collar, physically pull him towards her, bend down to get eye- to- eye with him and verbally intimidate him. S13 was terminated on 04/14/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 05/02/2025, S1 stated she will review the behavior management policy with all staff at the staff meeting on…
- Supervision1713.A.&B.&C
Based on observations on 6/12/2025, at 12:12 p.m. and at 12:32 p.m., and on 6/13/2025, at 8:50 a.m., and at 1:15 p.m., S13 failed to ensure all children were under supervision at all times. The Specialist observed S13 asleep while sitting at the round table. On 6/12/2025, she was responsible for supervising sixteen children, ages, 5 to 10-years-old, at naptime. On 6/13/2025, at 8:40 a.m., she was responsible for supervising four children, ages, 4 to 5-years-old. At 1:15 p.m., she was responsible for supervising ten children, ages, 4 to 5-years-old. On 6/13/2025, at 2:00 p.m., S1…
- Equipment1901.G.&H
Based on observations on 6/12/2025, at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all moveable equipment was secured and supported sot that it shall not fall or tip over as the Specialist observed the computer monitors in Classrooms 1- Classroom 6 were secured and supported to ensure that they did not fall or tip over. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 6/13/2025, S1 stated she is currently in the process of purchasing velcro or double-sided tape to secure the monitors in place to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Items That Can Be Harmful to Children1901.J.&K
Based on observations on 6/12/2025, at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that items that can be harmful to children were kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that was inaccessible to children as the Specialist observed the following:-Classroom 2 contained an unlocked, black, 4-drawer file cabinet with empty Ziploc bags, one can of Barbasol shaving cream, one container of Lysol wipes, one can of Raid ant and roach spray, one can of spray disinfectant, one container of BETCO, disinfectant cleaner and one can of Super Sorb instant absorbent. This was not corrected prior to the…
- Strings and Cords1901.M
Based on observations on 6/12/2025, at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that all strings and cords were inaccessible to children as the Specialist observed the following:-Classroom 1: A beige telephone cord, lying on the floor by the black, 2-drawer file cabinet.-Classroom 5: A black cord hanging down by the TV, a white phone charger, a surge protector cord and a black adapter cord lying on the floor by the brown shelf.-After-School Classroom: Black cords hanging from the TV.This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 6/16/2025, S1 stated she…
- Free of Hazards1903.C
Based on observations on 6/12/2025, at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the indoor and outdoor areas were free of hazards. The Specialist observed the following:Indoors:-In classroom 3, a missing electrical outlet cover with exposed wires located by the table located on the right-hand side of the classroom-After-School Classroom: Metal sticks with sharp edges hanging out of a partially opened box located on the floor.Outdoors:-A red and yellow chair along the fence with broken plastic.This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 6/16/2025, S1…
Feb 5, 20253 Findings3 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
Based on record review and interviews at on 01/27/2025 at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to immediately notify O1, O6 and O7 of the following critical incident: On 01/15/2025, S1 and S10 observed S9 reprimand C1, 5 years old, C2, 4 years old, and C3, 4 years old, by grabbing them by their arm and pushing them in the line. S2 notified O1 at 3:22 p.m., O6 at 3:30 p.m., and O7 at 3:52 p.m., on 01/15/2025. This could not be corrected.
- Behavior Management Policy1509.A.8.a.&b
Based on interviews and record review on 01/27/2025 at 11:00 a.m., although the center has developed and implemented a written Behavior Management Policy, S9 (DOH 04/04/2013) used a prohibited method of discipline on C1, 5 years old, C2, 4 years old, and C3, 4 years old, on 01/15/2025 at approximately 11:00 a.m. S1 and S10 observed S9 use her right hand to grab C1, C2 and C3's left arm, then forcefully push them in line while lining up in the classroom as a discipline method. S9 was moved to work in a different classroom on 01/16/2025.
- Health Services - Observation1915.A
1915.A. Based on record review at 10:30 a.m. on 01/27/2025, S10 failed to have documentation that the children in her classroom were observed upon arrival for physical conditions to include possible signs of illness, infections, bruises or injuries, and document the results including an explanation from the parent or child for 01/16/2025, 01/23/2025, 01/24/2025 and 01/27/2025. This was not corrected.
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