Happy Hive Early Learning Center LLC
3432 EWING DR., NEW ROADS, 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
- 80
- 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 Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jun 12, 20255 Findings5 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
1103. A-C.: Based on record review/interview on 06/12/2025 at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to immediately notify the Department, DCFS, and the Parent of a Critical Incident. On 05/20/2025, S11 (DOH 10/07/2024) was observed by S1, S7, and S8 using a prohibited method of behavior management. S11 grabbed C1 (3-year-old) by the hand, roughly sat him in a chair, and pointed toward his head and chest, stating, "You don't ever put your hands on my son again." S1 notified DCFS and the parent on 5/23/2025 but failed to inform the Department. Corrective Action: Effective on 6/12/2025, S12 stated they will…
- Behavior Management Policy1509.A.8.a.&b
1509.A.8.ab.Based on interviews on 6/12/2025 at 12:30 p.m., although the center has implemented a Behavior Management Policy that prohibits physical punishment. On 5/20/2025, around 10:30 a.m., S11 (DOH 10/07/2024) was observed by S1, S7, and S8 using a prohibited method of behavior management. S11 grabbed C1 (3-year-old) by the hand, roughly sat him in a chair, and pointed toward his head and chest, stating, "You don't ever put your hands on my son again." S11 was terminated on 05/20/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 06/12/2025, S12 stated they will retrain the staff on the center's…
- Staff Records and Personnel Files1715.A.1.&3
Based on record review on 06/12/2025 at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to maintain a personnel file upon termination of employment; the last date of employment and reason for the termination were not included in the personnel file. S11's (DOH 10/07/2024) termination date and reason for termination were not in her file. This was not corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 06/12/2025, S12 stated they will update all staff files upon termination to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff --Not1807.B
Based on the record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for childcare purposes from the Department for staff members before being present or performing services at the center when children are present. The Specialist observed S10 (DOH 5/28/2025) failed to have eligible CCCBC documentation before being present at the center or performing services. Corrective Action: Effective 06/12/2025, S12 stated they will sign off every 30 minutes on all provisionally employed staff to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- 4. – Indoor Space - 35 Square Feet1903.D.1
1903 .D.5: Based on observation, S1 failed to adhere to the capacity of a room. The children are using a room that exceeds the 35 square feet per child requirement. On 06/12/2025 at 9:30 a.m., the Specialist observed 20 children ages 4-6 years old in the classroom, which can accommodate 12 children. Corrective Action: Effective 06/12/2025, S12 stated they will move children out of the space to ensure compliance with this regulation.
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