River Road Day Care North, Inc.
5521 N RIVER RD, PORT ALLEN, 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
- 230
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), and Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1). Of 7 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Jul 8, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Supervision1713.A.&B.&C
Based on record review/interviews at 10:30 a.m., S24 failed to supervise children at all times and know the whereabouts of children. On 6/19/2025, at 11:00 a.m., C1, two-years-old, was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than one minute. S13 was supervising six 3-year-olds, and S24 was supervising five 2-year-olds, while on the playground. S24 opened the classroom door to allow a child to use a small potty in the classroom by the door. S24 held the door open so she could supervise all of the children. The child went back outside when she finished using the restroom and…
Jun 11, 20255 Findings1 Critical4 Important
- Supervision1713.A.&B.&C
Based on record review/interview on 5/21/2025, at 12:00 p.m., staff failed to supervise children at all times and know the whereabouts of children on the following dates: On 5/14/2025, at 8:20 a.m., C1, two-years-old, was left unsupervised in the classroom for more than 10 minutes. S23 allegedly took her two-year-old classroom of children to the restroom, then to the playground as a fire drill began at 8:20 a.m. C1 was left unsupervised in the classroom prior to the class going to the restroom, at an unknown time. S23 was terminated on 5/14/2025. On 5/16/2025, at 1:06 p.m., a…
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
C.: Based on record review/interviews on 5/21/2025, at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to notify the Department and Child Welfare within 24 hours of the following incidents: On 5/14/2025, at 8:20 a.m., S23 left C1, two-years-old, unsupervised in the classroom during a fire drill for more than 10 minutes. The Department and Child Welfare were notified on 5/16/2025; On 2/6/2025 or 2/7/2025, S22 initially notified S1 that S25 allegedly swatted C2's (two-years-old) hand. S1 did not report the allegations. On 4/11/2025, S4 and S23 notified S1 that S25 allegedly slapped/popped C2 on his hand after he…
- Behavior Management Policy1509.A.8.a.&b
Based on record review/interviews at 12:00 p.m., on 5/21/2025, although the center has a Behavior Management Policy, S25 (date of hire 1/08/2025) was observed using a prohibited method of discipline. On 2/6/2025 or 2/7/2025 and 4/11/2025, S4, S22, and S23 notified S1 that they observed S25 slap/pop C2, one-year-old, on his hand after he did not follow directions. S25 was terminated on 4/11/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 5/21/2025, S1 stated she has reviewed the center's Behavior Management Policy with all staff to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Supervision Participation1713.E.&F
Based on interviews on 5/21/2025, at 12:00 p.m., while supervising a group of children, S24 failed to devote her time to the supervision of the children, meeting the needs of the children, and in participation with the children in their activities; S24 was observed vaping in the classroom and on the playground while supervising children on several days (dates unknown) by S22. Corrective Action: Effective 5/21/2025, S1 stated she reviewed the center's supervision policies with all staff to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Alcohol, Tobacco, Etc. Prohibited1901.O
Based on record review/interviews on 5/21/2025, at 12:00 p.m., although the center prohibited the use of tobacco in any form, and the use or possession of illegal substances on the centers premises, on 5/16/2025, S22 notified S1 that she witnessed S24 vaping while supervising children in the classroom and on the playground. S24 then admitted to vaping in the presence of the children during an interview with S1. S24 was terminated on 5/16/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 5/21/2025, S1 stated she has reviewed the center's polices with all staff to ensure compliance with this…
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Office of Public Health, State Fire, City Fire Approval713.A
Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of a current, approved annual inspection and approval from the Office of Public Health.
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