John Curtis Development Center
10931 JEFFERSON HWY, RIVER RIDGE, 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
- 54
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). Of 4 total findings, 2 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 20, 20254 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- End-of-Day Check1901.C
Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that the entire center and play yard was checked after the last child departed to ensure that no child was left unattended at the center for the following days: 2/28/2025, 3/10/2025, 3/11/2025, 3/12/2025, and 3/13/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 8/20/2025, S1 stated she will designate 2 staff to complete the visual check daily to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Medication Sent to Center1917.C
Based on observation at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure medication sent to the center was not expired. The Specialists observed an EpiPen that expired on 3/31/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 8/20/2025, S1 stated she will review all medication sent to the center 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 have documentation that S5, S8, S10, and S11 completed the annual online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. Corrective Action: Effective 8/20/2025, S1 stated she will set a reminder 5 days prior to expiration date of certificate to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff --Not1807.B
Based on record review/observation at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department obtained for S2 prior to the person being present at the center or performing services. The Specialists observed S2 was on premises 8/20/2025. S2 left the premises at 10:17 a.m. Corrective Action: Effective 8/20/2025, S1 stated she will not allow anyone on premises without an eligible CCCBC to ensure compliance with this regulation.
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