Lots of Love Christian Academy
8626 HIGHWAY 182, OPELOUSAS, 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.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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Louisiana Performance Profile rating of High Proficient. Structural quality reflects 10000% of lead teachers hold a CDA credential. 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
- 43
- 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
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 29, 20253 Findings3 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
Based on record review at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children had a current certification in Infant and Child CPR through training approved by the Department. S7 was present and working following an expired Infant and Child certification on 3/30/2025. S7's new certification was completed on 7/12/2025. S9 was present and working following an expired Infant and Child certification on 8/30/2025. S9 does not have a class scheduled. Corrective Action: Effective 10/29/2025, S1 stated she will try to schedule CPR…
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children had a current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S7 was present and working following an expired pediatric first aid certification on 3/30/2025. S7's new certification was completed on 7/12/2025. S9 was present and working following an expired pediatric first aid on 8/30/2025. S9 does not have a class scheduled. Corrective Action: Effective 10/29/2025, S1 stated she will try to schedule pediatric first aid…
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff --Not1807.B
Based on record review/observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to obtain documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for S10 prior to the individual being present in the childcare facility. Provider failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for S10. S10's (DOH: 6/02/2025) and first day working was 6/02/2025. S10 CCCBC was approved on 6/10/2025. S11's CCCBC-based determination expired on 6/11/2025. S11 continued to work from 6/11/2025 through 9/15/2025. S11 CCCBC remains expired. Corrective Action:…