Living Way Instruction Zone
17013 N I 12 SERVICE RD, HAMMOND, 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.5 / 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Louisiana Performance Profile rating of Excellent. Structural quality reflects 8000% 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 Excellent (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
- 61
- 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
- Associate's Degree
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (4), Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). Of 14 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20266 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Cribs Free of Toys and Other Soft or Loose Bedding1907.E.2
Based on observation at 11:15 a.m., the Specialist observed an infant asleep in a crib with a tummy time mat. Corrective Action: Effective 3/3/2026, S1 stated she will make sure children are sleeping in cribs free of toys and loose bedding, and will make sure teachers are aware of this regulation, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Daily Attendance Records - Children1507.A
Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance log for children included the name of the person to whom C1, age one-year-old, was released on10/02/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 3/3/2026, S1 stated she will put up a sign to charge a $10.00 fee to parents who are not signing out to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff --Not1807.B
Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to acquire a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for S11 prior to her being present at the center or performing services. S10 was present at the center on the following dates: 2/2/2026-2/6/2026, 2/9/2026-2/13/2026, 2/16/2026-2/20/2026, and 2/23/2026-2/27/2026. S10's CCCBC appointment has been set for 3/4/26. Corrective Action: Effective 3/3/2026, S1 will make sure every staff and volunteer will have an eligible CCCBC before beginningworking at the center to ensure compliance with this…
- Infant - Bibs1909.G
Based on observation at 11:15 a.m., the Specialist observed a bib being worn by an infant while asleep in a crib. Corrective Action: Effective 3/3/2026, S1 stated she will inform teachers to make sure bibs are not being worn to sleep to ensure compliance with regulation.
- Pacifier Attached1911.G
Based on an observation at 11:15 a.m., the Specialists observed 2 infants, one sleeping and one awake, with pacifiers attached. Corrective Action: Effective 3/3/2026, S1 stated she will observe the infant classroom randomly throughout the day to make sure children do not have their pacifiers attached and that all staff are aware of this regulation to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Hand Washing1911.K
Based on observations at 11:48 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., the Specialists observed that S? failed to have children, ages three and four-years of age, wash their hands before lunch, upon coming in from outdoor play. Corrective Action: Effective 3/3/2026, S1 stated she will have teachers have students to wash hands before receiving their lunch to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Nov 21, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Behavior Management Policy1509.A.8.a.&b
1509.A.8.a.&b.: Based on observations and interview at 10:30 a.m., although the center has a behavior management policy, S4 used a prohibited method of discipline as C1 (one-year-old) was subjected to verbal abuse at the time of the inspection. The Specialist observed S4 yelling at C1 because she did not follow instructions in the one-year-old classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 11/21/2025, S1 stated she will review the center's behavior management policy with S4 to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- End-of-Day Check1901.C
Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., the center's end of day check did not include the date, time of visual check, signature of the staff conducting the visual check from 10/22/2025 to 10/24/2025, 10/27/2025 to 10/31/2025, 11/4/2025 to 11/6/2025, 11/13/2025 to 11/14/2025, and 11/17/2025 to 11/20/2025. S1 stated she did not realize the visual check was not being completed during these dates. Corrective Action: Effective 11/21/2025, S2 stated she will check the visual check each day for completion to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- The Safety Box1901.Q
Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to post a current copy of 'The Safety Box' newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General. Corrective Action: Effective 11/21/2025, S1 stated she will print a copy of the current newsletter immediately to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Office of Public Health, State Fire, City Fire Approval713.A
Based on observations and interview at 11:00 a.m. S1 failed to provide documentation of a current annual inspection and approval from the Office of Public Health. The date of the last approval is 5/20/2024. Corrective Action: Effective 11/21/2025, S1 stated she will contact the Office of Public Health to obtain a current certificate of approval to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Aug 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Supervision Participation1713.E.&F
Based on record review/interview at 12 p.m., S7 failed to devote their time to the supervision of the children, meeting the needs of the children, and in participation with the children in their activities. On 07/30/2025, at 2:25 p.m., C1, six-year-old, C2, seven-year-old, and C3, seven-year-old, were playing and wrestling together on the carpet when C2 twisted C1's arm. S7 stated she did not see the incident occur because she was cleaning the tables in the classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 08/14/2025, S1 stated she will meet with all of the staff to review supervision…
Jul 14, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Daily Attendance Records - Children1507.A
Daily Attendance Records Children- Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to maintain daily attendance log for children, which includes the name of the child, the time of arrival and departure of each child and the name of the person to whom the child was released. The Specialist observed C1 not signed out on 7/3/2025 and 4 children were not signed in on 7/14/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 7/14/2025, S1 stated she will have memo posted for parents view, stating children will no longer be able to attend next day if not signed in the day prior, to ensure compliance with…
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
Based on record review/interview on 7/14/2025 at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR and Adult CPR through training approved by the department. The Specialist observed that 7 out of 8 staff had CPR training. S1 did not have infant and child CPR and Adult CPR training. S1's current infant and child CPR and Adult CPR training expired on 5/31/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 7/14/2025, S1 stated she is currently awaiting documents for completed CPR, to ensure…
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
1723. C.: Pediatric First Aid: Based on record review/interview on 7/14/2025, at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid training approved by the department. 1 out of 8 staff, S1, failed to have the required Pediatric First Aid training. S1's current Pediatric First Aid training expired on 5/31/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 7/14/2025, S1 stated she is currently awaiting documents for completed CPR, to ensure compliance with this regulation.