Kids in Motion Daycare Inc.
11026 LAIRD LN, DENHAM SPRINGS, 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
- 93
- 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 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 30, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Electronic Devices Policy1509.A.9
Based on observations on 03/30/2026, at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to ensure that no electronic devices are used for children under age two-years-old. The Specialist observed the television turned on for viewing in the infant classroom, in which S5 was caring for 4 children, aged 5-8 months-old. Corrective Action: Effective 03/30/2026, S1 stated she will retrain all staff on the center's electronic device policy to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F
Based on observations, record review, and interview on 03/30/2026, S4 failed to have 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. The Specialist observed S4 working alone in the classroom with 8 one-year-old children during naptime. Corrective Action: Effective 3/30/2026, S1 stated she will schedule a CPR class for S4 immediately to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
Based on record review and interview on 03/30/2026, S1 failed to provide documentation that 10 of 11 staff, S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, and S11, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS annually as required. Corrective Action: Effective 03/30/2026, S1 stated she will have staff complete the Mandated Reporter training immediately to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Dec 18, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility1811.A.&B
Based on record review/interview on 12/18/2024, S1 failed to maintain an updated CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for each staff member employed at the center. S4 (DOH 5/13/2019) CCCBC's eligibility expired on 04/22/2019. S1 stated S4 has not been consistently working at the center and acts a substitute.
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