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Childery

Tender Touch Nursery II

407 MAIN ST, MANGHAM, LAChildery Rating: 3/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    3 / 5
  • Process Quality
    4 / 5
  • Structural Quality
    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
Infants, Toddlers, Preschool
Licensed capacity
85
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:515
Toddlers1:721
Preschool1:1530

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credential
Bachelor's Degree

Inspection History

2 Inspection Visits Since 2025 · 7 Findings
7 Important

Across 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (3), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.

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  1. Feb 25, 20263 Findings3 Important
    • Independent Contractors Records1717.A

      Based on record review at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for O1 that included the person's name, address, phone number, and list of duties performed while at the center. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2026, S1 stated she will have all independent contractors complete the form when they visit the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.

    • Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B

      1727.A.&B.: Based on record review at 9:15 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S7 completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS annually. S7's training expired on 2/24/2026. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist's departure. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2026, S1 stated S7 is in the process of taking the training, but has not completed it. She will create a spreadsheet to track the staff's trainings to ensure compliance with this regulation.

    • Notification of Temporary or Permanent Closure907.B

      Based on observation/interview at 9:00 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Department prior to making changes that may have an effect on the license, such as structural changes. While at the center, S1 informed the Specialist that only half of the center is presently being used, due to the other half being renovated. S1 stated the Department has not been notified of the renovations. The floors are being done and classrooms are being painted, and any thing else that needs to be done to the building. Corrective Action: Effective 2/25/2026, S1 stated she will notify the Department of any…

  2. Mar 31, 20254 Findings4 Important
    • Emergency Medical Treatment1515.A.2

      Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have a signed and dated parental authorization to secure emergency medical treatment for C4, 1-year-old, and C5, 1-year-old. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/31/2025, S1 stated she will have the parents complete master cards at pickup time and make sure all information is complete to ensure compliance with this regulation.

    • Releasing of Children1515.A.3

      Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have written authorization signed and dated by the parent noting the first and last name of individuals to whom the child may be released other than the parents, including any other early learning centers, transportation services, and any person or persons who may remove the child from the center for C4, 1-year-old, and C5, 1-year-old. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/31/2025, S1 stated she will have the parents complete master cards at pickup time and make sure all…

    • CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B

      Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation for 1 of 9 staff members on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in adult, infant, and child CPR through training approved by the department. S4 failed to have the current certification. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/31/2025, S1 stated she has reached out to the Coalition and another approved trainer to try to get the class scheduled as soon as possible to ensure compliance with this regulation.

    • Pediatric First Aid1723.C

      Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation for 1 of 9 staff members on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department. S4 failed to have the current certification. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 3/31/2025, S1 stated she has reached out to the Coalition and another approved trainer to try to get the class scheduled as soon as possible to ensure compliance with this regulation.