Little Footprints Schoolhouse LLC
70263 L ST, COVINGTON, 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
- 30
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (2), Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 1, 20254 Findings4 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
1103.A.3.B.3. Based on record review/interviews on 03/20/2025, at 1:00 p.m., S2 failed to notify the parents immediately following the critical incident: On 03/14/2025, at approximately 11:50 a.m., S6 was observed by a staff member and centers camera footage using the following prohibited methods of discipline: lifting C1, two-years-old, up by her forearms and moving her from the table and forcefully placing her on her mat, lifting C2, two-years-old, up by her left arm and forcefully placing her on her mat next to the table, utilizing her body to restrain C1 from moving on her mat, placing…
- Behavior Management Policy1509.A.8.a.&b
Based on record review and interviews on 03/20/2025, at 1:00 p.m., although the center has developed and implemented a Behavior Management Policy, S6 (DOH 10/17/2023) was observed by a staff member and centers camera footage using the following prohibited methods of discipline: lifting C1, two-years-old, up by her forearms and moving her from the table and forcefully placing her on her mat. lifting C2, two-years-old, up by her left arm and forcefully placing her on her mat next to the table. utilizing her body to restrain C1 from moving on her mat. placing C1s hands behind her…
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
. Mandated Reporter: Based on record review/interviews on 03/202/2025, at 1:00 p.m., S2 failed to ensure all staff members completed the Mandated Reporter training annually. 2 of 6 staff members, S1 (DOH 02/10/2014) and S2 (DOH 07/12/2010), did not have current certification. S1 stated each staff member will have proof of Mandated Reporter Training by 04/03/2025.
- Proper Lifting of a Child1911.I.&J
Based on record review/interviews on 03/20/2025, at 1:00 p.m., S6 failed to adhere to proper techniques for lifting a child, by not lifting children by one or both of their arms. On 03/14/2025, at approximately 11:50 a.m., S6 was observed by a staff member and center's camera footage lifting C1, two-years-old, up by her forearms and moving her from the table in the classroom and forcefully placing her on her mat. lifting C2, two-years-old, up by her left arm and forcefully placing her on her mat next to the table. S6 was terminated on 03/17/2025 following the incident.
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