Kerris Early Education and Development Center, LLC
2001 CHARLES DR, CHALMETTE, LAChildery Rating: 3/5
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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.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.3 / 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 Proficient. Structural quality reflects 8300% of lead teachers don't yet hold a degree or CDA. The structural rating also includes Louisiana's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. 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 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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 49
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:7 21 Preschool 1:15 30
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credential
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 19, 20253 Findings3 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723.A.B. Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that 1 of 7 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S10 (DOH 9/13/2023) completed CPR, but did not have documentation on premises. Corrective Action:
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that 1 of 7 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department. S10 (DOH 9/13/2023) completed Pediatric First Aid, but did not have documentation on premises. Corrective Action:
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
1727.A.B. Based on record review at 11:45 a.m., S2 failed to provide documentation that S1 (DOH 3/8/2021), completed the annual online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. Previous certificate expired 2/4/2025. Corrective Action:
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