Juz Us Childcare of Natchitoches
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.3 / 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.4 / 5
- 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Louisiana Performance Profile rating of High Proficient. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Louisiana Performance Profile High Proficient (Max 5) Learn more →
- 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 72
- 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 credential
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 28, 20264 Findings4 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F
Based on record review at approximately 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that staff, S5 and S9, had 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. · S5 was hired on 11/11/2025, and should have completed training by 2/11/2026. This could not be corrected during the inspection. · S9 was hired on 3/23/2026, and has until 6/23/2026, but was supervising 10 three to four-year-old children alone during the walk-through of the center. S10 entered the room with S9 prior…
- 2. – Apparatus or Equipment1907.A.1
2: Based on observations, at approximately 9:45 a.m. C3, 1-year-old, was in a cloth infant chair which was too small for her. S3 removed C3 from the infant chair prior to the Specialist leaving the room. At approximately 10:50 a.m., S3 failed to ensure the manufacturer's restraints were used in a highchair occupied by C3 as was standing up in it. S3 removed C3 from the highchair prior the Specialist leaving the center. Corrective Action: Effective 5/28/2026, S1 stated she will re-train the infant staff on the importance of utilizing manufacturers restraints as well as not utilizing…
- Cribs Free of Toys and Other Soft or Loose Bedding1907.E.2
Based on observations at approximately 9:45 a.m., S3 and S4 failed to ensure that the center's cribs were free of soft or loose bedding while an infant was in the crib., 2-months-old, was observed in a crib with a blue and white blanket and a white, grey, and blue Boppy pillow. S3 removed the items prior to the Specialist leaving the room. Corrective Action: Effective 5/28/2026, S1 stated she will re-train the infant room staff on the importance of ensuring that cribs are free of toys and loose bedding by 6/5/2026, to ensure compliance with this regulation. S1 will observe daily to…
- Infant - Bibs1909.G
1909.G.Based on observations at approximately 9:45 a.m., C2, 8-months-old, sleeping in his crib with a bib strapped around his neck in S3 and S4âs classroom. S1 removed the bib prior to the Specialist leaving the room. Corrective Action: Effective 5/28/2026, S1 stated she will re-train the infant room staff on the importance of ensuring that bibs are removed from children before being put down for nap by 6/5/2026, to ensure compliance with this regulation. S1 stated she will observe daily to ensure that bibs are not on sleeping children.