The Center of Attention
1279 DEL ESTE AVE, DENHAM SPRINGS, 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
- 70
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 15, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Daily Attendance Records - Children1507.A
Based on record review and interview at 11 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the centerâs childrenâs daily attendance included the time, and first and last name of the person to whom the child was released to each day. The Specialist reviewed the daily attendance records, and documentation showed on 02/12/2026, 03/18/2026, and 04/01/2026, there is no documentation of the time the children departed the center, as well as the first and last name of who the child was released to. Corrective Action: Effective 04/15/2026, S1 stated that she will monitor and make sure the daily attendance log…
- Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility1811.A.&B
1811.A.&B.: Based on record review and interview at 11 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all staff maintained documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility (CCCBC) at least once during a five-year period. S1 failed to have a current eligible CCCBC determination on file for S5 as S5âs CCCBC expired on 01/26/2026. S1 stated she was unaware that S5âs CCCBC had expired, and immediately requested S5 leave the center. Corrective Action: Effective 04/15/2026, S1 stated she will have S5 obtain a new eligible CCCBC determination of eligibility no later than 04/24/2026 to ensure compliance…
- Cribs Free of Toys and Other Soft or Loose Bedding1907.E.2
Based on observations at 9 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that the all cribs were free of toys and other soft or loose bedding, including comforters, blankets, sheets, bumper pads, pillows, stuffed animals and wedges when a child is asleep in the crib. The Specialist observed, C3, 6-months-old, and C4, 4-months-old, laying in a crib covered with a loose blanket. The blanket was removed from the crib, prior to the Specialist leaving the classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 04/15/2026, S1 stated that she will remove all pillows and blankets from the infant room and remind all infant…
- Infants Placed on Backs for Sleeping1909.B
Based on observations at 9 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all infants were placed on their back inside of the crib while sleeping. During a walkthrough of the center, the Specialist observed two infants, C3, 6-months-old, and C4, 4-months-old, asleep face down in their crib. Before the Specialist departed the classroom, the children were placed on their backs. Corrective Action: Effective 04/15/2026, S1 stated she will speak with all staff and reiterate that all infants must be placed on their back while sleeping, and will continue to monitor the infant classroom to ensure compliance with…
- Health Services - Parental Notification1915.B.&C
1915.B.&C.: Based on record review and interviews at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have complete and accurate documentation of parents being notified of incidents, injuries, accidents, illnesses, and unusual behaviors. The Specialist observed documentation of previous incident reports provided which indicated that incident reports were filled out by staff at the center, but reports given failed to include the date of the incident, staff involved, time of the incident, and name and time of parent notifications indicating that they were notified of the incident that occurred at the center. Reviewed…
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