Kidz-N-Harmony Early Learning Center
222 MT. HARMONY ROAD, RUSTON, 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
- 78
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Child Transportation Safety (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 17, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Passenger Transportation Log2103.F
3: Based on record review and interview at 10:35 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of the daily passenger transportation logs for the following weeks: 3/2/2026-3/6/2026, 3/16/2026-3/20/2026, 3/23/2026-3/27/2026, 3/30/2026-4/2/2026, 4/7/2026-4/102026, and 4/13/2026-4/16/2026. This could not be corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 4/17/2026, S1 stated she would keep a record of the daily passenger logs on the bus and at the center. She will have a meeting with the drivers on 4/17/2026 about protocol to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Daily Transportation Visual Vehicle Check2107.C
Based on record review and interview at 10:35 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that the driver or attendant checked the vehicle at the completion of each trip for the following weeks: 3/2/2026-3/6/2026, 3/16/2026-3/20/2026, 3/23/2026-3/27/2026, 3/30/2026-4/2/2026, 4/7/2026-4/102026, and 4/13/2026-4/16/2026. This could not be corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 4/17/2026, S1 stated she would keep a record of the daily visual check on the bus and at the center. She will have a meeting with the drivers on 4/17/2026 about protocol to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Feb 25, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Administrative Duties1707.C
1707.C. Based on observations and interview at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the Director's duties consisted only of administrative duties when the number of children in care exceeded 42 as there were 44 children at the center and S1 was observed supervising 25 5-to-9-year-old school-aged children with S2. This was corrected when S7 arrived. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2026, S1 stated she will ensure enough staff are scheduled when 42 or more children are present to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
B. Based on observations, record review and interview at 10:15 a.m., S1 lacked documentation that 1 of 8 staff, S5 completed the LDOE Key Training Module 1 and the DCFS Online Mandated Reporter training within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S5, first day present, 2/20/2026, was observed caring for 2 5-6-month-old children alone. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2026, S1 stated she will make sure all new staff complete all new trainings before…
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F
Based on observations, record review and interview at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to ensure 1 of 5 staff present had a 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. S5, first day working, 2/20/2025, was observed by the Specialist providing direct care to 2 5-to-6-month-old children unsupervised. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/24/2026, S1 stated she will pair staff with another staff member who has the current…
- Tornado Drills1921.E
Based on record review and interview at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to ensure documentation of tornado drills conducted at least once per month during the months of April, May, and June 2025 were available. The date of the last tornado drills were March, April, May and June of 2024. This could not be corrected. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2025, S1 stated she will have a checklist and assign an assistant to make sure all tornado drills are done and documentation is available to ensure compliance with this regulation.
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