Little Learners Preschool
1729 HIGHWAY 117, PROVENCAL, 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
- 46
- 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 Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 15, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
Based on record review at approximately 12:45p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 3 staff, S1, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/15/2025, S1 stated she would completed the DCFS mandated reporter training by 4/16/2025 to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
Based on record review at approximately 12:45p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 3 staff, S1, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/15/2025, S1 stated she would completed the DCFS mandated reporter training by 4/16/2025 to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Free of Hazards1903.C
Based on observation at approximately 10:15 a.m., the outdoor area failed to be free of hazards as there were was cords accessible to children on the back of the building of the playground 3 On playground 1 there is a water meter accessible to children. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/15/2025, S1 stated she would have a repair person come to fix the cords and fence around the water meter on or by 4/18/2025 to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Free of Hazards1903.C
Based on observation at approximately 10:15 a.m., the outdoor area failed to be free of hazards as there were was cords accessible to children on the back of the building of the playground 3 On playground 1 there is a water meter accessible to children. This could not be corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 4/15/2025, S1 stated she would have a repair person come to fix the cords and fence around the water meter on or by 4/18/2025 to ensure compliance with this regulation.