St. Francisville United Methodist Church Early Leaning Center
9856 ROYAL STREET, ST. FRANCISVILLE, LAChildery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.4 / 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.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Louisiana Performance Profile rating of High Proficient. Structural quality reflects 6700% of lead teachers don't yet hold a degree or CDA. 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 High 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 47
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (2), Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 4, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Operations1501.A
Based on observations and interviews at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Department prior to making changes that had an effect on the centerâs licensed capacity. During a walkthrough of the center, the Specialist observed a space in the center that was unlicensed, and was being used as a classroom. The Specialist observed (6) four-year-olds in the unlicensed classroom with S11. Corrective Action: Effective 02/04/2026, S1 stated she will move the children to a different area of the center that is licensed, and will contact the Department to add the unlicensed space…
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.F
Based on record review and interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children, S7 (First Day Present 01/15/2026), failed to have current certification in Adult, Child and Infant CPR and Pediatric Frist Aid. S7âs CPR and Pediatric First Aid certificate was obtained through an unapproved vendor. S1 will schedule a CPR / Pediatric First Aid class to be completed no later than 02/20/2026. Corrective Action: Effective 02/04/2026, S1 stated she will ensure that all CPR and…
- Medication Authorization1917.A
Based on record review and interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure each child has written authorization from parents to administer medication at the center. The Specialist requested a medical authorization for C1, 2-years-old, for an Epipen at the center. There was no documentation on file authorizing the center to administer the medication in the case of an emergency. Corrective Action: Effective 02/04/2026, S1 stated she will contact O1, C1âs Mother, to obtain a new authorization form, and moving forward will ensure all children who require emergency medication have an…
- Emergency Medication Plan and Records1917.K
Based on record review and interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that the center maintains a written plan of action for all children who require emergency medication, such as an EpiPen or Benadryl, on file at the center. The Specialist requested a written plan of action for C1, 2-years-old, for an Epipen at the center. There was no documentation of the written plan on file. Corrective Action: Effective 02/04/2026, S1 stated she will contact O1, C1âs Mother, to obtain a new written plan of action, and moving forward will ensure all children who require emergency medication…
- Tornado Drills1921.E
Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of March, April, May, and June. There was no documentation that tornado drills had been conducted in the 2025 licensing year. Corrective Action: Effective 02/04/2026, S1, stated that she will conduct annual tornado drills during the months of March, April, May and June each year to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Dec 3, 20244 Findings4 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
C. Orientation Training - Based on record review and interviews at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 1 of 17 staff, received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S1 also lacked documentation that 1 of 17 staff received additional orientation within the first thirty days of date of hire. S1 did not have documentation of training for S17 (DOH 09/24/2024). S1 stated each staff member will have proof of orientation training by 12/31/2024.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Adult, Infant and Child CPR through training approved by the Department. 1 of 17 staff members, S11 (DOH 06/03/2024), did not have current certification. S1 stated that she already has a CPR class scheduled for all employees on January 13, 2025 with S11 enrolled.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review/interviews at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. 1 of 17 staff members, S11 (DOH 06/03/2024), did not have current certification. S1 stated that she already has a CPR class scheduled for all employees on January 13, 2025 with S11 enrolled.
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
1509.A.1. Mandated Reporter: Based on record review/interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all staff members completed the Mandated Reporter training annually. 8 of 17 staff members, S4 (DOH 10/15/2021), S5 (DOH 03/27/2023), S7 (DOH 10/25/2024), S8 (DOH 03/30/2018), S10 (DOH 02/08/2024), S12 (DOH 03/14/2024), S13 (DOH 10/08/2022), and S17 (DOH 09/24/2024) did not have current certification. S1 stated that she thought that all staff had completed the training, but could not produce documentation indicating that the Mandated Reporter training had been done. S1 stated each staff member…
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