SU Child Development Laboratory
Data last updated · May 2026
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.5 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Louisiana Performance Profile rating of Excellent. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Louisiana Performance Profile Excellent (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
- 88
- 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
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 28, 20262 Findings2 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723.A.&B.: Based on record review on 1/28/2026, S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S4 and S9 failed to have current documentation of this certification. S1 stated she will schedule a class to be completed immediately. Corrective Action: Effective 1/28/2026, S1 stated she will schedule a class to be completed immediately to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review on 1/28/2026, 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. S4 and S9 failed to have current documentation of this certification. S1 stated she will schedule a class to be completed immediately. Corrective Action: Effective 1/28/2026, S1 stated she will schedule a class to be completed immediately to ensure compliance with this regulation.