Juz Us Childcare of Baton Rouge

1901.J.&K.: Based on observations at 2:00 p.m., cleaning supplies and chemicals were accessible to children in the pre-k classroom. The restroom cabinet was not locked at the time of the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/22/2026, S1 stated she will obtain a lock to place on the cabinet to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observations at 2:00 p.m, the outdoor area of the center failed to be free of hazards as there were multiple construction poles on the ground and accessible to children on the walkway to playground #2. Corrective Action: Effective 4/22/2026, S1 stated she would have someone remove the poles to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observations and interview at 3:00 p.m., multiple crawlspaces were accessible to children on playground 1, playground 2, and on the walkway leading to playground 2. The fence on playground 1 was not fully enclosed near the building. The fence on playground 2 appeared to be lifted up near the corner area. Several fence boards were leaning from the fence along the walkway to playground 2, which resulted in an additional crawlspace. Corrective Action: Effective 4/22/2026, S1 stated she will contact a repairman to fix the fences on each playground and the walkway to ensure…

Based on observations and interviews on 3/10/2026, S1 failed to ensure that children, under age two and older, were given time and space for a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity both indoor and outdoor, weather permitting, per day that includes a combination of both teacher led and free play. S1 and S2 could not state the last date in which the children were able to go outdoors for physical activities. The Specialist observed overgrown grass on both playgrounds. S2 stated the grass had not been cut since November or December 2025. Corrective Action: Effective 3/10/2026, S1…

1707.A.1.&2.: Based on record review and interviews on 3/10/2026, the center failed to have a qualified Director who is an on-site full time staff person at the center during the day time hours of operation (prior to 9:00 p.m.) and responsible for planning, managing, and controlling the center's daily activities, as well as responding to parental concerns and ensuring that minimum licensing requirements are met from 1/20/2026 to 2/27/2026. While S2, the director designee, was away from the center on maternity leave for two months, S1, the director, was not present at the center working as a…

Based on observations and interview on 3/10/2026, S1 failed to post the Licensing Division form noting required child/staff ratios in each room included in the center's licensed capacity. The form was not posted in the classroom in Building 2. Corrective Action: Effective 3/10/2026, S2 stated she has printed additional copies of the child/staff ratios, and she will post them in all areas included in the center's licensed capacity to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on record review and interview on 3/10/2026, S1 failed to ensure each staff member has 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. S4 did not have current certification, and her date of hire was 10/16/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 3/10/2026, S2 stated she has a pediatric first aid and CPR class scheduled to be completed on 3/21/2026 to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1901.G.&H.: Based on observations on 3/10/2026, all of the center equipment used by children was not maintained in a clean and safe condition and in good repair. The Specialist observed a broken basketball goal laying on the playground. Corrective Action: Effective 3/10/2026, S2 stated she will speak with S1 to request that someone remove the basketball goal from the playground to ensure compliance with this regulation.

Based on observations on 3/10/2026, S1 failed to ensure the indoor and outdoor areas of the center were free of hazards. The Specialist observed 4 uncovered electrical outlets in one classroom and 2 uncovered outlets in a second classroom. S2 stated she would locate outlet covers to cover them as soon as possible. Corrective Action: Effective 3/10/2026, S2 stated she would cover the outlets with covers as soon as possible to ensure compliance with this regulation.

1915.B.&C.: Based on record review and interviews on 3/10/2026, S1 failed to have documentation which showed immediate notification to the parent was made when the following occurred to a child: On 3/02/2026, C11 was moving a chair bringing it to S9 when she accidentally hit C12 on the left side of the head behind the ear. The incident occurred at 3:30 p.m. on 3/02/2026, and S9 stated the parent was not notified. Corrective Action: Effective 3/10/2026, S2 stated she will speak with all staff to review the center's policy on reporting accidents and injuries to parents immediately to ensure…

: Based on record review/interview at 12:00 p.m., S6 failed to ensure all staff members completed the Mandated Reporter training annually. 2 of 10 staff members, S7 (DOH 06/14/2022) and S10 (DOH 04/29/2024) did not have current certification. S6 stated each staff member will have proof of Mandated Reporter Training by 06/13/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 05/29/2025, S6 stated all staff will complete the Mandated Reporting Training immediately following their hire date and annually going forward, to ensure compliance with this…