Little Dreamers Daycare and Learning Center
713 TATE COVE RD, VILLE PLATTE, LAChildery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Louisiana Performance Profile rating of High Proficient. Structural quality reflects 10000% 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 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
- 74
- 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
- No Credential on File
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Medication Administration (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 7 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 30, 20264 Findings2 Critical2 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723.A.&B.: Based on observation/record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 9 staff, on the premises and accessible to the children had current certification in CPR and first aid certifications through training approved by the Department. S2 CPR certification expired 3/30/2026. No class is scheduled for S2. Corrective Action: Effective 4/30/2026, S1 stated she will create a form to show the expiration of staff trainings to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on observation/record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 9 staff, on the premises and accessible to the children had current certification in pediatric first aid certifications through training approved by the Department. S2 pediatric first aid certification expired 3/30/2026. No class is scheduled for S2. Corrective Action: Effective 4/30/2026, S1 stated she will create a form to show the expiration of staff trainings to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Daily Attendance Records - Children1507.A
Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the children's daily attendance record included the first and last name of the child, the departure time of each child and the name of whom the child was released to on 1/13/2026-1/14/2026, 2/09/2026-2/13/2026, 3/03/2026-3/06/2026, 4/07/2026-4/08/2026, and 4/23/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 4/30/2026, S1 stated she will remove the children's daily attendance sheet from each classroom and will sign in all children on one form when entering the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- C. – Medication Management Training1725.A
Based on record review at 11:45, S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. S1's medication administration expired on 3/30/2026. S5 is the only staff trained in medication administration. Corrective Action: Effective 4/30/2026, S1 stated she will have staff complete medication administration training on EC Learn to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Oct 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Health Services - Observation1915.A
Based on record review/interviews, at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to provide an explanation from parent and/or child when a possible bruise or injury was observed on a child upon arrival to the center from 7/14/2025 until 10/14/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 10/14/2025, S1 stated she will have staff meeting on 10/15/2025 and remind staff to provide an explanation to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Tornado Drills1921.E
Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of March, April, May, and June. Corrective Action: Effective 10/14/2025, S1 stated she will assign a specific staff person to complete the tornado drills during the months of March, April, Ma, and June to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Mar 18, 20251 Finding1 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
C.: Based on record review at 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation for S8 (DOH: 1/06/2025) LDE Key Training Module 1 was completed within 7 days and the LDE Key Training Modules 2-3 were completed within 30 days of first day present at the center on 1/06/2025. S1 stated S8 completed the trainings but did not print them off of desktop computer away from the center.
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