Royal Castle Child Development Center
3800 EAGLE ST, NEW ORLEANS, LAChildery Rating: 4/5
Data last updated ·
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.3 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Louisiana Performance Profile rating of Proficient. Structural quality reflects 15000% of lead teachers hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 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 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:15 30
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credential
- Bachelor's Degree
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 19, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Behavior Management Policy1509.A.8.a.&b
1509. A.8.a.b. Based on record review and interviews at 12:00 p.m., although the center has developed and implemented a written behavior management policy, S4 (DOH 09/23/2025) used a prohibited method of discipline as C1, age 2-years-old, was subject to physical punishment. On 5/08/2026 at 9:39 a.m., S4 grabbed C1 by her left arm several times and forcibly yanked her towards her lap as C1 pulled away while sitting on the floor. S4 was terminated on 5/8/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 5/19/2026, S2 stated she will retrain staff on the Behavior Management policy on 5/22/2026 during…
Nov 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
<![CDATA[<p>1103. A.4.5.C.1.2. Based on record review and interviews on at 10:40 a.m., S1 failed to notify LDOE and DCFS/Child Welfare within 24 hours of the following incident: On 10/14/2025, C1âsparent reported to S3 that C1, 4-years-old, was kicked by his teacher, S4, on his right foot. S3 reported the incident to S2 on 10/14/2025. S2 reported the incident to LDOE and DCFS, on 10/21/2025. Specialist was unable to validate the allegation. </p> Corrective Action: <![CDATA[ S2 stated she will remind all staff to report critical incidents immediately to ensure compliance with this…
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
<![CDATA[<p>1727.A. Based on record review at 10:34 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S4 completed the required annual Online Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S4âs certificate expired on 08/16/2025.</p> Corrective Action: <![CDATA[ Effective 11/03/2025, S2 stated she will set a reminder 30 days prior to the certification expiration and ensure the trainings are from approved providers to ensure compliance with this regulation.</p>
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Blessings Academy Early Learning CenterNew Orleans · 2/5 Childery Rating
- TCA-Viney Reynolds Child Development CenterNew Orleans · 2/5 Childery Rating
- John W. Hoffman Early Learning CenterNew Orleans · 2/5 Childery Rating
- TCA-Hope Early Head Start CenterNew Orleans · 2/5 Childery Rating
- Because Wee Care Learning AcademyNew Orleans · 4/5 Childery Rating
- TCA @ Dr. Peter W. Dangerfield Head Start CenterNew Orleans · 2/5 Childery Rating