Kingdom Kidz Daycare Center
822 WELDON ST, NEW IBERIA, 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.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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Louisiana Performance Profile rating of High Proficient. Structural quality reflects 7500% 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 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
- 57
- 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 Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 28, 20262 Findings2 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
Based on record review at 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 8 staff, S6, completed the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center on 2/11/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 04/28/2026, S1 stated that newly hired staff will complete training prior to their day working, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F
Based on record review/observations at 12:15 p.m., S6 (DOH: 2/11/2026) failed to have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR prior to assuming sole responsibility for 4, infants-to-one-year-old, children. The class is scheduled for 04/29/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 04/28/2026, S1 stated an additional staff will be scheduled and join classrooms with newly hired staff , to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Sep 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Child to Staff Ratio1711.A.&B.&D.&E
1711. A.B.D.: Based on observation at 9:33 a.m., S7 failed to meet the required child-to-staff ratio for childrenof the following ages: 13 children, one-to-four-years-old, with S2. The required ratio for children of this age is 7 children per 1 staff person. The ratio was corrected when S7 went into the classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 09/29/2025, S1 stated she will ensure there is a floater scheduled and on the childcare premises at all times, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Jul 24, 20256 Findings6 Important
- Independent Contractors Records1717.A
Based on record review at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for O1-O5, Independent Contractors, that included the person's name, address, phone number, and list of duties performed while at the center. O1 was present in the childcare center on 05/15/2025; O2 was present at the childcare center on 05/19/2025, 05/27/2025, 05/30/2025, and 06/11/2025; O3 was present at the childcare center on 05/23/2025, 05/29/2025, and 06/12/2025, O4 was present at the childcare center on 06/11/2025; and O5 was present at the childcare center on 06/17/2025. This was not corrected at…
- 2. – Apparatus or Equipment1907.A.1
1907.A.1. Based on observation at 8:55 a.m., the manufacturer's restraint device failed to be in use when the floor level high chairs were occupied by children in S8's classroom. The Specialist observed C2-C3, 1-years-old, and C4, 2-years-old, seated in the floor level high chairs and the manufacturer's restraint device failed to be in use. This was corrected prior to the Specialist exiting the classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 07/24/2025, S1 stated she will remove all defective equipment and continuously check equipment when in use, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Proper Lifting of a Child1911.I.&J
Based on observation at 10:30 a.m., S5 failed to lift C1, 1-year-old, using proper lifting techniques and lifted C1 by both hands/wrists. Corrective Action: Effective 07/24/2025, S1 stated she will review proper lifting techniques with all staff, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Health Services - Observation1915.A
Based on record review at 8:50 a.m., S1 failed to document an explanation from parent and/or child when something is observed and noted on children upon arrival to the center. The Specialist reviewed the daily observation log from 6/02/2025 to present, and observed there were no explanation from parent and/or child when something is observed 37 times. Corrective Action: Effective 07/24/2025, S1 stated she will review policy with all staff at the next meeting scheduled for 07/28/2025, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Evacuation Pack1921.C
Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have a completed evacuation pack that includes a list of emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children, an emergency pick up form, and disposable cups. This was not corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 07/24/2025, S1 stated she will make a copy of all child information forms, add to emergency pack, and review emergency pack checklist every six months, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Tornado Drills1921.E
1921.E. Based on record review at 11:20 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation present at the center of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the month of June 2025. Corrective Action: Effective 07/24/2025, S1 stated she will set calendar reminders for various times throughout the day, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
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