Kidz Karousel Academy North
1106 FRIENDSHIP LN, ZACHARY, LA 70791Childery 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.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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing and 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. 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
- State Quality Rating
- Louisiana Performance Profile III (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.
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