Shelia's Kiddie Cottage
4349 GENERAL MEYER AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131Childery 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.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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing and 6000% 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. 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
- State Quality Rating
- Louisiana Performance Profile III (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 39
- 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 credential
- Associate's Degree
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Abuse Recognition & Reporting (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 19, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
1727.A.B. Based on record review at 10:55 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 9 staff, completed the annual online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S1 and S2s training Mandated Reporter Training expired on 06/30/2025. S7s Mandated Reporter Training expired on 12/5/2024. Corrective Action: Effective 08/19/2025, S1 stated he will set a reminder to have staff complete the required training yearly to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Pacifier Attached1911.G
1911.G. Based on observations at 9:30 a.m., the Specialist observed a pacifier attached, by a clip, to the clothing of C1, age 6-months-old. S5 removed the clip attached to the infants bib during the licensing visit. Corrective Action: Effective 08/19/2025, S1 stated he will remind staff to not clip pacifiers to infants clothing to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Food Service and Nutrition - Menu1919.A.&B
1919 A.B.2 Based on observations at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to have a menu posted in the center. Corrective Action: Effective 08/19/2025, S1 stated he will make sure that the food menu is posted at all times to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Tornado Drills1921.E
1921.E Based on record review at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of the monthly tornado drills for March 2025, April 2025, and June 2025. Corrective Action: Effective 08/19/2025 S1 stated he will set a reminder at the beginning of the month to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Mar 17, 20252 Findings2 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
C. Based on record review at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S8 (DOH 8/19/2024), completed the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center. S1 stated that S8 will complete the training by 3/21/2025.
- C. – Medication Management Training1725.A
1725.B. Based on record review/interview at 11:58 a.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not.
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