Lafourche Learning Academy

1507.E. Based on record review/observation on 5/19/2026, at 12:45 p.m., there failed to be documentation of a daily attendance record for all visitors to include first and last name, date of visit, arrival and departure times, and purpose of the visit. S3 stated an officer from the Thibodaux Police Department came to the center to conduct an investigation involving C1, 4-years-old. The officer did not sign in on the visitor’s log. Corrective Action: Effective 6/5/2026, S3 stated she will have all visitors sign in before entering the center and sign out before leaving to ensure compliance…

1509.A.8.a.&b. Based on record review/interviews on 5/19/2026, at 1:39 p.m., although the center has a Behavior Management Policy implemented, S2 (DOH 10/13/2020) used a prohibited method of discipline as C1, 4-years-old, was subject to physical punishment. On 5/15/2026, approximately 4:15 pm., the center’s video showed S2 grabbed C1, placing her left hand across C1’s chest/near his throat, grabbed him by the hair with her right hand, shoved him to the floor and then stood over him. S2 was terminated on 5/15/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 6/5/2026, S3 stated she will conduct random…

1719.A.B.&C Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S4 received center-specific orientation and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter training within seven days of the first day present at the center. S4's first day present at the center was 11/17/2025, but S4 received center-specific orientation on 12/05/2025 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter training was completed on 12/04/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 05/15/2026, S1 stated all new staff complete center-specific orientation, DCFS Online Mandated Reporter training within the first 5 days of the first…

1919.A.&B. Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have menu substitutions or additions posted, written or electronically, on or near the menu. The Specialist observed the menu listed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, carrots, raisins, bananas and milk, however, the children were served peanut butter and Jelly sandwich, carrots, pears, and milk. Corrective Action: Effective 5/15/2026, S1 stated she will ensure the menu is up-to-date first thing in the morning to ensure compliance with this regulation. 1907-F.1.-5. – Prohibited Items --Not Met Prohibited items: 1. infant walkers;…

1711.A.B.D.E. Based on observations at 9:00 a.m., S2 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for 1 and 2-year-old children. The Specialist observed S2 and S3 caring for 20 children, three 1-year-old, six 2-year-old, seven 3-year-old, and four 4-year-old children. The required ratio for one-year-old children is 7 children per one staff person. The required averaged ratio for children ages two to four-year-old is 12 children per one staff. One additional staff was needed to meet ratio. Ratio was met at 9:25 a.m. when S4 arrived to the center and went into the classroom. Corrective…

1903.D.5. Based on observations at 9:00 a.m., S2 failed to ensure the number of children using a classroom was not exceeded based on the 35 square feet per child requirement. The Specialist observed that Classroom 2 is licensed to accommodate 18 children, but 20 were present. At 9:30 a.m. seven children entered classroom 2 to satisfy the classrooms capacity. Corrective Action: Effective 10/15/2025, S2 stated she will to ensure the rooms she utilizes for the children are within the room capacity to ensure compliance with this regulation.