Glad Tidings Preschool
3400 TEXAS ST, LAKE CHARLES, 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
- 225
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Children's Records & Files (6), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (3). None of the 20 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 27, 20261 Finding1 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 23 staff, S17, completed The DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center on 3/2/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 3/27/2026, S1 will have all new staff to complete training prior to their first day present to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Jun 24, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Daily Attendance Records - Children1507.A
Based on record review at 1:15 p.m., the center's daily attendance record for children failed to include the time of arrival, the time of departure, and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. The Specialist reviewed records from 6/16/2025 until present, and verified the following: the arrival time failed to be documented 1 time; the departure time failed to be documented 4 times; the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released failed to be documented 13 times. Corrective Action: Effective 6/24/2025, S1 will review attendance…
Mar 10, 20256 Findings6 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
1103.B. Based on record review/interview at 1 p.m., S3 failed to immediately notify the parents of the following critical incident: On 2/24/2025, at approximately 7:50 a.m., S6 "popped" C1, two-year-old, on the mouth after he hit and spit on her. O1 was notified of the incident at approximately 1:15 p.m. C1 is still enrolled at the center. S6 is still employed at the center.
- Daily Attendance Records - Children1507.A
Based on record review at 3:03 p.m., the center's daily attendance record for children failed to include the child's last name, the time of arrival, the time of departure, and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. The Specialist reviewed records from 2/17/2025 until 2/28/2025, and verified the following: the child's last name failed to be documented 3 times; the arrival time failed to be documented 1 time; the departure time failed to be documented 6 times; the name of the person to whom the child was released failed to be documented 33 times.
- Behavior Management Policy1509.A.8.a.&b
Based on record review/interviews at 1:15 p.m. , although the center has a behavior management policy in place, on 2/24/2025, at approximately 7:50 a.m., C1, two-years-old, was subjected to a prohibited method of discipline, corporal punishment. In response to C1 spitting and hitting her, S6 (DOH: 7/26/2021) "popped" C1 in the mouth. C1 sustained no injuries. S6 is still employed at the center.
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
1719.A Based on record review at 12 p.m., S7 (DOH: 2/18/2025), S27 (DOH: 2/13/2025), S31 (DOH: 2/17/2025), S32 (DOH: 2/19/2025), S33 (DOH: 2/19/2025), and S34 (2/18/2025) 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.
- Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility1811.A.&B
1811-D.2.3.: Based on record review at 3 p.m., S3 failed to designate a monitor for the provisionally-employedstaff member, S34, while present at the center. According to center records, S34 (DOH: 2/14/2025) was present at the center and performing duties from 2/18/2025 - 2/21/2025, 2/24/2025 - 2/28/2025, 3/6/2025 - 3/7/2025, and3/10/2025, with a provisionally-employed status without being monitored. S34 has not received a CCCBC-baseddetermination of eligibility to date.
- End-of-Day Check1901.C
1901.C. Based on record review/interview at approximately 3:10 p.m., S3 failed to document that the entire center and play yard is checked after the last child departs each day to ensure that no child is left unattended at the center. The End-of-Day visual check of the center and play yard were not conducted on 2/17/2025 - 2/18/2025 and 2/20/2025 - 2/21/2025.
Feb 13, 202512 Findings12 Important
- Daily Attendance Records - Children1507.A
Based on record review at 9 a.m., the center's daily attendance record for children failed to include the time of arrival, the time of departure, and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. The Specialist reviewed records from 2/10/2025, until present, and verified the following: the arrival time failed to be documented 2 times; the departure time failed to be documented 20 times; the name of the person to whom the child was released failed to be documented 54 times.
- Daily Attendance Records - Children1507.A
Based on record review at 9 a.m., the center's daily attendance record for children failed to include the time of arrival, the time of departure, and the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. The Specialist reviewed records from 2/10/2025, until present, and verified the following: the arrival time failed to be documented 2 times; the departure time failed to be documented 20 times; the name of the person to whom the child was released failed to be documented 54 times.
- Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners1507.B
1507.B. Based on record review/interview at 2:50 p.m., a daily attendance record failed to be completed for S1 from 1/14/2025 through 1/31/2025.
- Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners1507.B
1507.B. Based on record review/interview at 2:50 p.m., a daily attendance record failed to be completed for S1 from 1/14/2025 through 1/31/2025.
- Child to Staff Ratio1711.A.&B.&D.&E
1711.A.B.D. Based on observation at 8:35 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following ages: 6 children, ages 2 months through 9 months, with 1 staff, S20. The required ratio for children of this age is 5 children per 1 staff person. One child was moved to another classroom at 8:52 a.m., which corrected the ratio.
- Child to Staff Ratio1711.A.&B.&D.&E
1711.A.B.D. Based on observation at 8:35 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following ages: 6 children, ages 2 months through 9 months, with 1 staff, S20. The required ratio for children of this age is 5 children per 1 staff person. One child was moved to another classroom at 8:52 a.m., which corrected the ratio.
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
C. Based on record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 31 staff (S1, S6, and S27), completed orientation requirements within seven and thirty days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S1 (DOH: 1/14/2025) failed to complete the DCFS Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of her first day present at the center and has not completed the training to date. S6 (DOH: 2/3/2025) and S27 (DOH: 1/28/2025) failed to complete completed DCFS Mandated Reporter and LDE Key Training Module 1 within seven days of…
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
C. Based on record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 31 staff (S1, S6, and S27), completed orientation requirements within seven and thirty days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S1 (DOH: 1/14/2025) failed to complete the DCFS Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of her first day present at the center and has not completed the training to date. S6 (DOH: 2/3/2025) and S27 (DOH: 1/28/2025) failed to complete completed DCFS Mandated Reporter and LDE Key Training Module 1 within seven days of…
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F
1723.F. Based on observation/record review at 10 a.m., S27 (DOH: 1/28/2025) failed to have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S27 with sole supervision of 4 children, ages 1-year-old. A CPR and First Aid training has been scheduled for 2/19/2025.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F
1723.F. Based on observation/record review at 10 a.m., S27 (DOH: 1/28/2025) failed to have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S27 with sole supervision of 4 children, ages 1-year-old. A CPR and First Aid training has been scheduled for 2/19/2025.
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff1807.B
1807.B. Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department failed to be obtained for S1, S2, S5, and S6 prior to them being present at the center or performing services. According to center records, S1 (DOH: 1/14/2025), worked from 1/14/2025 until 1/29/2025, without a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility. S1 received a provisional CCCBC-based determination of eligibility on 1/30/2025. S2 (DOH: 2/12/2025) worked 2/12/2025 and 2/13/2025 without a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility. S5 (DOH: 2/3/2025) worked from…
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff1807.B
1807.B. Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department failed to be obtained for S1, S2, S5, and S6 prior to them being present at the center or performing services. According to center records, S1 (DOH: 1/14/2025), worked from 1/14/2025 until 1/29/2025, without a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility. S1 received a provisional CCCBC-based determination of eligibility on 1/30/2025. S2 (DOH: 2/12/2025) worked 2/12/2025 and 2/13/2025 without a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility. S5 (DOH: 2/3/2025) worked from…
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