Kids of Distinction Christian Learning Academy
217 W 5TH ST, LA PLACE, 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
- 46
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 1, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 2. – Apparatus or Equipment1907.A.1
2: Based on interview on 4/24/2026, at 1:33 p.m. S2 stated that C1, 5-year-old and C2, 4 year-old, occupied a high chair without the manufacturerâs restraint because the clips are broken. Corrective Action: Effective 5/01/2026, S2 stated she will conduct monthly checks apparatus or equipment for functioning manufacturer's restraint to ensure compliance to this regulation.
- Food Service and Nutrition - Menu1919.A.&B
1919.A.&B. Based on observations on 4/24/2026 at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have menu substitutions or additions posted, written or electronically, on or near the menu. The Specialist observed the menu listed smothered W.G. bread, W.G. Fish Sticks, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit cocktail, and milk; however, the children were served chicken with alfredo sauce and pasta, green peas, peaches and pineapple, and milk. Corrective Action: Effective 5/01/2026, S2 stated she will ensure the menu changes are updated first thing in the morning to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Jun 13, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
1727.A. Based on record review/Interview at 11:00 p.m., S5 failed to provide documentation that all staff completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. The Specialist observed that 3 out of 5 staff had Mandated Reporter training. S2 and S3 did not have Mandated Reporter training. S2 and S3s Mandated Reporter training expired on June 11, 2025. Corrective Action: Effective 6/13/2025, S5 stated she require staff to do annual trainings before they expire, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Awake Children1911.D
Based on observation at 9:15am and 10:15 a.m., S2 failed to ensure awake children did not remain in a crib, baby bed, swing, high chair, carrier or playpen for more than 30 consecutive minutes. The Specialist observed one infant (6-month-old), in a Bouncer for one hour. Corrective Action: Effective 6/13/2025, S5 stated she will have other options available in the classroom for infants and make sure they are rotated every 30 minutes, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Bottled Formula/Breast Milk Properly Labeled1919.J
Based on observations/interviews at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to have bottles for infants labeled with the child's name. The Specialist observed 1 infant (6-month-old), without labeled bottles. The Specialist informed S1 that bottles should be labeled for all children. Corrective Action: Effective 6/13/2025, S5 stated she will label all bottles, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
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