Save The Children Head Start Mamou
1205 4TH ST, MAMOU, LAChildery Rating: 5/5
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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.5 / 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.5 / 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Louisiana Performance Profile rating of Excellent. Structural quality reflects 10000% of lead teachers hold an associate's degree. 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 Excellent (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
- 44
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:15 30
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credential
- Associate's Degree
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 9, 20254 Findings4 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
Based on record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children had a current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S4 was present and working following an expired infant, child, and adult CPR certification on 9/30/2025. S4 left the premises at 11:15 a.m., but no class was scheduled. Corrective Action: Effective 10/09/2025, S1 stated she will create a checklist to review expiration of trainings to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review at 11 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. S4 was present and working following an expired pediatric first aid certification on 9/30/2025. S4 left the premises at 11:15 a.m., but no class was scheduled. Corrective Action: Effective 10/09/2025, S1 stated she will create a checklist to review expiration of trainings to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff --Not1807.B
Based on record review at 11:15 a.m., the early learning center failed to have documentation of CCCBC-based determination of eligibility on the center's CCCBC roster for S2 and S6. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist exiting. Corrective Action: Effective 10/09/2025, S1 stated she will notify management regarding all staff of any kind being available on center's CCCBC roster to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Free of Hazards1903.C
Based on observation at 12:19 p.m., the center failed to be free of hazards. The Specialist observed a rat run across the floor underneath a bookshelf in the classroom. The rat was not captured prior to the Specialist exiting. Corrective Action: Effective 10/09/2025, S1 stated she will contact JJ exterminator to come out to service the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.
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