Little Colonels Academy
304 ARDOYNE DRIVE, THIBODAUX, 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 Proficient and NAEYC accreditation. Structural quality reflects 5700% 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 Proficient (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 99
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4) and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (4). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jun 4, 20254 Findings4 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
C. Based on interviews at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to immediately notify the parents and LDOE and DCFS within 24 hours of the of the following critical incidents: On 3/26/2025, at 4:18 p.m., C1, age two-years-old, left the playground and entered the classroom, alone and unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes. S13 observed C1 on the centers cameras, retrieved C1, and returned C1 back to the playground at 4:20 p.m. Corrective Action: Effective 6/4/2025, S1 stated she will notify parents immediately and LDOE and DCFS within 24 hours of all critical incidents to ensure compliance with this…
- Supervision1713.A.&B.&C
1713.A. Based on interviews at 11:15 a.m., S18 (DOH 2/19/2024) and S37 (8/21/2023) failed to ensure children were under supervision at all times. On 3/26/2025 at 4:18 p.m., C1, age two-years-old, left the playground and entered the classroom, alone and unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes. S13 observed C1 on the centers cameras, retrieved C1, and returned C1 back to the playground at 4:20 p.m. Corrective Action: Effective 6/4/2025, S13 stated she will complete frequent walkthroughs throughout the day to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Rest Time Supervision1713.J
1713.J. Based on interviews at 12:00 p.m., on 4/9/2025, at 2:13 p.m., S13 entered S15's classroom and observed S15 sleeping on the floor, and S23, S29, S35 all on electronic devices during nap time while responsible for supervising 19 children, ages three - four years old. Not all of the children were asleep during that time. Corrective Action: Effective 6/4/2025, S13 stated she will complete walkthroughs every 15 minutes during naptime to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Health Services - Parental Notification1915.B.&C
1915.B.C.Based on interviews at 12:15 p.m., S13 failed to have documentation of incidents, injuries, accidents, illnesses, and unusual behavior that was reported to the parent immediately or no later than when the child is released to the parent or authorized representative on the day of the occurrence. S13 stated did not notify parents of all head injuries and illnesses due to parents of children stating she did not have to. Corrective Action: Effective 6/4/2025, S13 stated she will document and notify all parents immediately of any injuries neck and above and illnesses.
Feb 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S16 (DOH 5/20/24)was on premises in the months of September to January 2025, and February 3, 2025 without current CPR and First Aid training.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on premises and accessible to the children have current certification on Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department. S16 (DOH 5/20/24)was on premises in the months of September to January 2025, and February 3, 2025 without current Pediatric First Aid training.
Dec 12, 20242 Findings2 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
Based on observations at 12:06 p.m. S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S16 (DOH 5/20/24)was on premises in the months of September to December 12, 2024 without current CPR and First Aid training.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on observations at 12:06 p.m. S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on premises and accessible to the children have current certification on Pediatric first aid through training approved by the department. S16 (DOH 5/20/24)was on premises in the months of September to December 12, 2024 without current Pediatric First Aid training.