New Vision Child Development Center
507 SWAYZE ST, MONROE, 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.2 / 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 7500% 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
- Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 40
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:7 21 Preschool 1:15 30
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credential
- Associate's Degree
Inspection History
Across 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Apr 14, 20262 Findings2 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 9 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S6 failed to have the current certification. S1 stated class has not been scheduled, yet. This was not corrected prior to the Specialistâs departure. Corrective Action: Effective 04/14/2026, S1 stated she will ensure S6 is registered for a class as soon as possible, and she will create calendar reminders for all staff training expiration dates to ensure…
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation 1 of 9 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S6 failed to have the current certification. S1 stated a class has not been scheduled, yet. This was not corrected prior to the Specialistâs departure. Corrective Action: Effective 04/14/2026, S1 stated she will ensure S6 is registered for a class as soon as possible, and she will create calendar reminders for all staff training expiration dates to ensure…
Mar 6, 20256 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
Based on record review and interview at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to notify the parent immediately and the Department and DCFS within 24 hours of being made aware of the following critical incident: On 2/25/2025, S1 observed S2 on center's video footage hitting at C2, 3 years-old, two times, with a book, on his head. Specialist was able to validate this allegation. S1 failed to notify the Department within 24 hours of being made aware of the following critical incident: On 2/28/2025, DCFS came to the center to investigate a report that S2 allegedly slapped C1, 3-years-old…
- Daily Attendance Records - Visitors1507.E
Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center maintained documentation of a daily attendance record for visitors to include first and last name, date of visit, arrival and departure times, and purpose of the visit as evidenced by the visitors log dated 2/12-3/5. 3 of 22 entries were missing either the arrival or departure time, 3 of 22 entries were missing the purpose of visit, and 22 of 22 entries had no staff name for who accompanied the visitor. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/6/2025, stated she will…
- Behavior Management Policy1509.A.8.a.&b
Based on record review and interviews at 10:30 a.m., although the center has a behavior management policy, S2 was observed on center's video recording for 2/25/2025 using a prohibited method of discipline as she is observed hitting at C2's, 3-years-old, head two times with a book at 9:54 a.m. and is also observed snatching a book from C3's, 4-years-old, hand at 9:56 a.m. Corrective Action: Effective 3/6/2025, S1 stated she will reiterate with all staff at the staff meeting on 3/7/2025 the appropriate behavior management policy to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Staff Records and Personnel Files1715.A.1.&3
Based on record review and interview at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of S8's hire date and first day onsite working with children in her personnel file. Corrective Action: Effective 3/6/2025, S1 stated she will have the orientation checklist in each employee file to include their hire date and first day working to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Independent Contractors Records1717.A
Based on record review and interview at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors that included person's name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center for O4, O5, O6, O7, and O8. This was not corrected prior to the Specialists departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/6/2025, S1 stated she will make sure the contractors have an information sheet on file to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
C.: Based on observations, record review and interview at 10:30 a.m., S1 lacked documentation that 2 of 8 staff, S3 and S8, received center-specific orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children as S3 (DOH 1/16/2025) should have completed the center-specific orientation and completed LDE Key Training Module 1 by 1/23/2025 and should have completed LDE Key Training Modules 2 and 3 by 2/16/2025. S8 (DOH 1/27/2025) should have completed the center-specific orientation and LDE Key Orientation Training Module 1…
Dec 16, 20242 Findings2 Important
- Electronic Devices Policy1509.A.9
Based on observation at 9:30 a.m., S4 and S5 failed to follow the Electronic Devices Policy as Electronic Devices were used by children under age 2. The Specialist observed S4 and S5, supervising 7 children ages, 1 to 2-years-old. The children were watching a laptop that was sitting on a desk. This was corrected prior to the Specialist departure.
- Health Services - Parental Notification1915.B.&C
1915.C. Based on record review/interview at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of immediate notification to O1, C1's mother, of the following incident. On 12/10/2024, at 9:45 a.m., C1, 3-year-old, scalp braid was pulled out by another child. O1 was not notified until 4:04 p.m.
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