St. Mary Parish-Baby Bear Head Start Center
710 GREENWOOD ST, MORGAN CITY, 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
- 54
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Sep 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- C. – Continuing Education Training1721.A
C.: Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that S11 obtained a minimum of 12 clock hours of continuing education by August 31, 2025, the centers anniversary year. Corrective Action: Effective 09/03/2025, S1 stated she will set a reminder every month to send her staff a list of upcoming trainings to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Daily Transportation Visual Vehicle Check2107.C
2107.C. Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that the driver or a staff person checked the vehicle at the completion of each trip. Corrective Action: Effective 09/03/2025, S1 stated she will obtain documentation on a daily basis from the driver or staff person to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Apr 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Supervision1713.A.&B.&C
1713.A.B.C. Based on observations at 10:15 a.m., S5 (DOH 11/7/21) failed to ensure children were not under supervision at all times. S5 left six children ages two to three year olds with a parent in her classroom while she took 2 children to the restroom during the specialists walkthrough. S5 returned to the classroom at 10:17 a.m. Corrective Action: Effective 4/30/25, S2 stated she will have floaters assist teachers when they need to leave the classroom to ensure compliance with the regulation.
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
1719.B.C Based on observations at 12:00 p.m., S2 failed to have documentation that S14 completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter training and within seven days of the first day present at the center. S14s first day present at the center 2/25/25, but training was completed on 4/19/2025. S2 failed to have documentation that S14 completed the complete the LDE Key Orientation Training Modules 2 and 3 within 30 calendar days of the first day present at the center and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. S14 completed LDE Key Orientation…
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