St. Mary Parish-Tweety Bird Head Start
300 PATTIE DR, BERWICK, 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
- 16
- 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 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 17, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Independent Contractors Records1717.A
1717.A. Based on records review 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors O1, O2, and O3, that included person's name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center. O1 was on premises on 1/29/25, 2/5/25, 2/12/25, 2/19/25, 2/26/25, and 3/12/25 . O2 was on premises on 1/29/25, 2/5/25, 2/12/25, 2/19/25, 2/26/25, and 3/12/25 . O3 was on premises on 1/30/25 and 2/12/25.
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
1719.B. Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S3 (DOH 8/24/24) completed the online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. The online Mandated Reporter Training was completed on January 14, 2025.
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff1807.B
1807.B. Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of edibility available for S5 (DOH 1/31/24) and S6 (DOH 8/1/07) on the centers CCCBC roster at all times. This was corrected prior to Specialists departure.
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