Newcomb Children's Center of Tulane University
1305 BROADWAY ST, NEW ORLEANS, 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
- 138
- 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 3 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 7 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Oct 14, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
Based on record review and interviews at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to immediately notify the Parent of the following critical incident: On 10/1/2025 at approximately 12:15 p.m., S4 informed S1 that she witnessed S3 grab C1, age one-year-old, from a loft and put him down on the floor in a rough manner, possibly dropping him. S1 notified O1 at 5:30 p.m. the Specialist was unable to validate the allegation. Corrective Action: Effective 10/14/2025, S1 stated she will immediately notify parents of all allegations to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Daily Attendance Records - Children1507.A
Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance log for children included the time of departure of each child and the name of the person to whom the child was released for 1 of 3 children on 10/1/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 10/14/2025, S1 stated she will review all daily attendance records at the end of the day to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
1727.A.Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S4 completed the annual online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S4's certification expired on 8/22/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 10/14/2025, S1 stated she will set a reminder 3 days prior to expiration date of required certificate to ensure compliance with this regulation.
May 30, 20252 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
Based on record review at 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 12 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S9 (DOH 1/9/2023) failed to have the current certification. S9's CPR certification expired on 4/30/2025. Corrective Action:
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review at 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 12 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department. S9 (DOH 1/9/2023) failed to have current certification. Corrective Action:
Apr 8, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Required Staffing - Director/ Director Designee1707.A.1.&2
1707.A.1.2. Based on record review at 10:11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of being on-site full time (32 hours weekly) at the center during the day time hours of operation (prior to 9:00 p.m.) and responsible for planning, managing, and controlling the center's daily activities, as well as responding to parental concerns and ensuring that minimum licensing requirements are met, as she did not have sign in logs from 2/3/2025-2/7/2025, 2/20/2025-2/14/2025, 2/17/2025-2/21/2025, 2/24/2025-2/28/2025, 3/10/2025-3/14/2025, and 3/17/2025-3/21/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 4/8/2025, S1…
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
1727.A.B. Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S2 (DOH 8/22/2022), S10 (DOH 11/3/2023), S8 (DOH 10/20/2023), S14 (DOH 9/6/2022) and S12 (DOH 2/14/2023) completed the annual online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. Corrective Action: Effective 4/8/2025, S1 stated she will set a reminder 30 days prior to the expiration date of certification to ensure compliance with this regulation.
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