Kids Planet Learning Academy
121 N MULBERRY ST, TALLULAH, LAChildery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.5 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Louisiana Performance Profile rating of Excellent. Structural quality reflects 5000% of lead teachers hold a CDA credential. 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 Excellent (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
- 75
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (8), Children's Records & Files (4), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4). None of the 27 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 2, 20267 Findings7 Important
- Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners1507.B
Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., the attendance log for staff failed to include the time of departure of each staff. S1 failed to sign out on 5/28/2026, 5/27/2026, 5/14/2026, 5/13/2026, 5/11/2026, 5/7/2026, 5/6/2026, 5/4/2026, 5/1/2026, and 4/24/206. This could not be corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 6/2/2026, S1 stated she will make sure she signs out once she completes the visual checks at the end of the day to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Supervision1713.A.&B.&C
1713.A. Based on observation at 1:43 p.m., 2:09 p.m., and 2:13 p.m., S6, failed to ensure the children were supervised at all times. The Specialist observed S6 leave 4 children, ages 9-months to 1-years-old, alone in the classroom. At 1:43 p.m., S6 walked out the classroom and walked down the hallway to the kitchen, leaving the children unsupervised for 2 minutes. At 2:09 p.m., she walked out the classroom down the hallway to get a broom, leaving the children unsupervised for 1 minute. At 2:13 p.m., she walked back out the classroom to place the broom back in the hallway, leaving the children…
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
Based on record review at 1:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S3, S4, and S5, completed the center specific orientation training and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within 7 days of the first day present at the center. ¨ S3 and S4's hire date and first day present at the center was 1/9/2026. The center specific training should have been completed by 1/16/2026. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. ¨ S5's hire date and first day present at the center was 4/24/2026. The center specific training should have been completed by 5/1/2026. This…
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F
Based on observation and record review at 1:00 p.m., S6 failed to failed to have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S6 supervising 4 children, ages 9-months to 1-years-old, alone. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 6/2/2026, S1 stated one of her staff has been off do to having a bad accident, so she is short staffed. She has scheduled training for the new and she will make sure someone with CPR training is in the classroom with them…
- Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility1811.A.&B
Based on observation and record review at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for S5 prior to the staff working on the premises. S5 worked at the center 4/24/2026, 4/27/2026 - 5/1/2026, 5/4/2026 - 5/8/2026, 5/11/2026 - 5/14/2026, 5/18/2026 - 5/22/2026, 5/26/2026 - 5/29/2026, 6/1/2026, and 6/2/2026. The Specialist informed S1 that S5 could not be on the premises without an eligible CCCBC. S5 left the premise. Corrective Action: Effective 6/2/2026, S1 stated she will make sure no one is allowed on the…
- Health Services - Observation1915.A
Based on record review at 1:45 p.m., S1 failed to document observations, when something is observed on children upon arrival to the center. The last observation was documented on 5/28/2026. This could not be corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 6/2/2026, S1 stated she will make sure the daily observations are being completed daily when the children walk through the door to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Office of Public Health, State Fire, City Fire Approval713.A
Based on record review at 1:45 p.m. S1 failed to have documentation of a current annual inspection and approval from State Fire Marshal. The date of the last approval is 4/22/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 6/2/2026, S1 stated she will contact the Fire Marshal on 6/3/2026 to schedule an inspection to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Apr 9, 202611 Findings11 Important
- Daily Attendance Records - Children1507.A
Based on record review at 9:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center's daily attendance record for children did accurately reflected the children on the child care premises at any given time as 15 children were present and 11 children were signed in on the log. This was corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/9/2026, S1 stated she will talk to the parents about signing the children in and out before they exit the building to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners1507.B
Based on observations and record review at 9:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center's staff and owner's daily attendance record accurately reflected persons on the child care premises at any given time. S1 arrived at the center at 10:13 a.m., she failed to sign in. This was corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/9/2026, S1 stated she will make sure she sign in daily to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Electronic Devices Policy1509.A.9
Based on observation at 9:00 a.m., S2 failed to follow the Electronic Device Policy as an electronic device was used by children under age 2. Specialist observed one, 6-month-old, and two, 1-year-olds watching a laptop in S2's classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 4/9/2026, S1 stated she will talk to the staff about not letting children under age 2 watch tv or tablets. The children will only be allowed to listen to music to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Supervision Participation1713.E.&F
Based on observation at 8:45 a.m., S2 failed to devote her time to supervising the children, meeting the needs of the children, and in participation with the children in their activities. The Specialist observed S2 on her cell phone instead of supervising the children. This was corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/9/2026, S1 stated she will review the center cell phone policy with staff to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Independent Contractors Records1717.A
Based on record review at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of an independent contractor record on file for O1, O2, and O3 that included their name, address, phone number, and a list of duties performed while at the center. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/9/2026, S1 stated she will have all independent contractors complete the form as they enter the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
Based on record review at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S5 completed the center specific orientation training and LDE Key Orientation Training Module 1 within 7 days of the first day present at the center and LDE Key Orientation Modules 2 and 3 within 30 days of the first day present at the center. ¨ S5's hire date and first day present at the center was 1/9/2026. Module 1 and center specific orientation should have been completed by 1/16/2026 and Modules 2 and 3 by 2/8/2026. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. ¨ S3 and S4's hire date and…
- Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility1811.A.&B
Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for S2 prior to the staff working on the premises. S2 began working at the center on 10/15/2025. S1 failed to obtain an eligible CCCBC for S2 until 11/18/2025. This could not be corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 4/9/2026, S1 stated she will make sure staff have an eligible CCCBC before being allowed on the premises to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- End-of-Day Check1901.C
Based on record review at 9:15 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of conducting daily visual checks of the entire center and play yard after the last child departs to ensure that no child is left at the center. The last visual check documented was done on 3/10/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 4/9/2026, S1 stated she will check the logs every morning to make sure they are being completed the prior day to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Daily Reports for Infants1911.E
Based on record review at 9:00 a.m., S2 failed to have a daily written or electronic report for C1, 7-month-old, and C3, 4-month-old, to include the liquid intake, food intake, disposition, bowel movements, and eating and sleeping patterns. This was corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/9/2026, S1 stated she will talk to staff about completing the daily infant reports throughout the day. She will complete a walkthrough of the center daily to make sure the reports are being completed to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Health Services - Observation1915.A
Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to document observations, when something is observed on children upon arrival to the center. The last observation was documented on 1/7/2026. This could not be corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 4/9/2026, S1 stated she will talk to the staff she will make sure the daily observations are being done daily by 9:00 a.m. to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Food Service and Nutrition - Menu1919.A.&B
1919.B. 3. Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the menu substitutions or additions were posted, written or electronically, on or near the menus as the posted stated the children would be served; lasagna, green beans, tropical fruit, and milk. The children were served: hamburger steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, mixed fruit, rolls, and milk. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/9/2026, S1 stated she will make sure a current menu is posted by Friday evening of each week or substitutions are being posted to…
Jun 30, 20259 Findings9 Important
- Daily Attendance Records - Children1507.A
Based on observation/record review at 9:45 a.m, S1's daily attendance record for children failed to accurately reflect the children on the child care premises at any given time as 11 children were present and 10 children were signed in on the log. This was corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 6/30/2025, S1 put a sign reminding parents to make sure they sign the children in and out daily. S1 stated she will check the log twice daily to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
1719. A-C. Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S4 the DCFS online mandated reporter training within 7 days of the first day present at the center. S4's date of hire was 5/19/2025. The DCFS online mandated reporter training should have been completed 5/26/2025. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 6/30/2025, S1 stated she will make sure that S4 has the training completed by 7/1/2025. She will make sure all new staff completed the required trainings within 72 hours of being hired to ensure compliance with this…
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F
Based on observation/record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all staff completed training in pediatric first aid with 90 calendar days from their date of hire. S4 (DOH: 5/19/2025) failed to have this certification. Specialist observed S4 supervising 8 children, ages 3-years-old - 4-years-old, alone. This was corrected prior to theSpecialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 6/30/2025, S1 stated she will call and get S4 scheduled for the correct class by 7/3/2025 to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S1 completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S1's last training was completed on 5/15/2024. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 6/30/2025, S1 stated she will have the training completed by 7/1/2025. She will to ensure compliance with this regulation. She will implement a tracking system to track staff's certification expirations and will schedule recertification at least 30 days prior to expiration to ensure…
- End-of-Day Check1901.C
Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to document that the entire center and play yard is checked after the last child departs to ensure that no child is left unattended at the center. The last documented check was conducted on 4/10/2025. This could not be corrected while the Specialist was present. Corrective Action: Effective 6/30/2025, S1 stated she will be responsible for checking to make sure the end of day checks are being completed daily to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Outdoor - Crawlspaces1903.E.6
Based on observation at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure crawlspaces are not inaccessible to children as Specialist observed crawlspaces along the side fence on the playground. Corrective Action: Effective 6/30/2025, S1 stated she will have some board placed along the bottom the fence line to make sure the crawlspaces are covered to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Infants - Car Seats1909.D
Based on observation at 10:00 a.m., S4 failed to have written authorization from a physician for C1, 10-months-old, as required for infant to sleep in a car seat or other similar device. The Specialist observed C1 asleep in a bouncer with a bib on. This was corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 6/30/2025, S1 stated she will complete a walkthrough of the center and make sure there are no infants are sleep in the bouncer to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Infant - Bibs1909.G
Based on observations at 10:00 a.m., Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S4 allowed a bib to be worn by C1, 10-month-old, while asleep in the bouncer. This corrected prior to Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 6/30/2025, S1 stated she will do a walkthrough of the center twice daily to make sure no infants are asleep with bibs on to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Food Service and Nutrition - Menu1919.A.&B
Based on record review at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed have the current menu prominently posted, written or electronically, by the first day of each week at a minimum and remain posted throughout the week. This was corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 6/30/2025, S1 stated she will make sure the current menu is posted on Friday afternoons to ensure compliance with this regulation.
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