Joyful Journey Early Learning Center
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 25
- 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), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 3, 20255 Findings5 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
1719A-C: .: Based on the record review/interview of staff files on 10/03/2025 at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 2 staff members, S1 and S2, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training within the first seven calendar days present at the center provided by DCFS annually. Corrective Action: Effective October 3, 2025, S1 stated that she will receive the approved training before the first seven days present on the premises for all future employees, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723. A..B.: Based on the record review/interview, at 11:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 2 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in Infant, Child, and Adult CPR through a trainer approved by the Department. S1 failed to have the current CPR certification. Current certification is through BLS. Corrective Action: Effective 10/3/2025, S1 stated she will receive the approved training to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
1723. C: Based on the record review/interview, at 11:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 2 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in Pediatric First Aid through a trainer approved by the Department. S1 failed to have the current certification in Pediatric First Aid. Corrective Action: Effective 10/3/2025, S1 stated she will receive the approved training to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- C. – Medication Management Training1725.A
C.Based on the record review at 10:00 p.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration and at least one staff member on the premises during the hours of operation. The Specialist observed that there were no medication administration certificates for S1 and S2 for the initial visit. Corrective Action: Effective October 3, 2025, S1 stated that she will complete the training to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- 3. – Telephones and Emergency Numbers1901.A.1
3.: Based on the interview at 11:00 a.m. S1 failed to have a dedicated working phone, with a number dedicated to the center, that is capable of incoming and outgoing calls, and shall be readily available at the center at all times. Corrective Action: Effective October 3, 2025, S1 stated that she will obtain a dedicated phone number for the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.