Little Scholars Academy, LLC
4441 OLD GENTILLY ROAD, NEW ORLEANS, 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
- 114
- 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 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Oct 2, 20253 Findings3 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
1719.A.1.B.C. Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S6 (DOH 9/16/2025), and S3 (DOH 5/31/2025) received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S3 failed to receive additional orientation within thirty days of date of hire. Corrective Action:
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723.A.B. Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 4 of 15 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S3, S5, S7 and S15 did not have documentation of this certification. A training will be scheduled within 7 days. Corrective Action:
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
1723.C. Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 4 of 15 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department. S3, S5, S7 and S15 did not have documentation of this certification. A training will be scheduled within 7 days. Corrective Action:
Apr 3, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Behavior Management Policy1509.A.8.a.&b
1509.A.8.a.b. Based on record review/interviews at 12:56 p.m., although the center has a Behavior Management Policy implemented, S10 (DOH 2/7/2022) used a prohibited method of discipline as C1, age four-years-old, was subject to physical punishment. On 3/25/2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., S10 hit C1 on his right arm with a stick, causing him to have a red mark.
Mar 25, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Infants - Car Seats1909.D
1909.D. Based on observation at 10:00 a.m., S11 failed to have a written authorization from a physician for infant, age nine-months-old, to sleep in a car seat or other similar device. The Specialist observed the infant sleeping in a high chair. The child was moved into an appropriate crib at 10:02 a.m.
- Infant - Bibs1909.G
1909. G. Based on observation at 10:00 a.m., S11 failed to not allow a bib to be worn by a child while asleep. The Specialist observed an infant, nine-months-old, wearing a bib while asleep. The bib was removed at 10:02 a.m.
Jan 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Operations1501.A
1501.A. Based on record review at 11:37 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Licensing Division prior to making changes that had an effect on the license as field trips were provided on 06/12/2024 and 07/10/2024 without prior approval by the Licensing Division.
- Transportation - Contract to Provide Transportation2101.A.15
2101.A.15. Based on record review at 2:11 p.m., although S1 had a signed contract for transportation, the contract failed to include outlined circumstances under which transportation would be provided and include an express provision stating that the contractor shall comply with all state laws and regulations, as amended, regarding motor vehicles, including but not limited to seat belts and child restraints.
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