Kidz Karousel Academy North
1106 FRIENDSHIP LN, ZACHARY, 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.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 6400% 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 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
- 174
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 25, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Infants Placed on Backs for Sleeping1909.B
Based on observations and record review at 10:00 a.m., S4 failed to place C1, two-month-old, on his back for sleeping, and failed to have written authorization from a physician as required to sleep in a different sleeping position. C1 was immediately placed on his back prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 8/25/2025, S1 and S4 will ensure all infants are placed on their backs to sleep, and written authorization from a physician will be received before allowing infants to be placed in different sleeping positions.
Feb 7, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Non-vehicular Excursions - Minimum Child to Staff Ratio1711.I
1711.I.1. Based on record review/interview(s) and observations at 9:30 a.m., Although the minimum child/staff ratio was met, S6 failed to meet the required child/staff ratio plus one additional adult for non-vehicular excursions. On 2/07/2025, at 9:30 a.m., S6 walked along the sidewalk in front of the center by herself, with 5 infant children, in the Bye-Bye Buggy. S1 stated she was unaware an additional staff member, not included in the ratio, is required during non-vehicular excursions.
- Non-vehicular Excursions - Records2109.B
Based on record review/interview(s) and observations at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to maintain a record of all non-vehicular excursion activities to include the type of activity, date, time, list of children, staff and other adults. On 2/07/2025, at 9:30 a.m., S6 conducted a buggy ride along the sidewalk in front of the center, with 5 infant children. S1 completed the Non-vehicular Excursion Log prior to the Specialists departure.
Jan 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Daily Attendance Records - Visitors1507.E
Based on the record review and interview at 10:30 a.m. on 12/30/2024 the daily attendance record for visitors failed to include the name, arrival, and departure of O3, DCFS Worker for 12/26/2024.