St. Mary Parish-Yogi Bear Head Start Center
318 WREN ST, MORGAN CITY, LAChildery Rating: 2/5
Data last updated ·
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
- 14
- 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 (1) and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 10, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Staff Personal Belongings1901.P
Based on observations at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the personal belongings of center staff members was accessible to children. The specialist observed the staff member's personal purse on the floor near the children's learning tables. This was corrected prior to Specialists departure.
- Food Allergies and Special Diets1919.C
Based on observations at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure a signed and dated authorization from the parent to post the child's name and allergy information in public view. The specialist observed children's allergies posted on the center's wall next to the sign in sheets.
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