The Child Development Program Infant Nursery and Preschool
4505 S CLAIBORNE AVE, NEW ORLEANS, 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
- 68
- 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 3 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3) and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 19, 20262 Findings2 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723.A.&B. Based on record review at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 8 staff on the premises and accessible to the children had current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S5 did not have prior documentation of this certification. S1 stated a training will be scheduled 5/19/2026. Corrective Action:
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
1723.C. Based on record review at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 8 staff on the premises and accessible to the children had current certification in Pediatric First Aid training approved by the department. S5 did not have prior documentation of this certification. S1 stated a training will be scheduled 5/19/2026. Corrective Action:
Sep 11, 20251 Finding1 Important
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff --Not1807.B
1807.B. Based on observations/interview, on 09/11/2025 at 10:22 a.m., S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department obtained for S11 (09/02/2025). The Specialist observed S11 on the outside play yard with S1 supervising 10 children ages 2-3 years old. The Specialist observed S11 leave premises at 10:54 a.m. Corrective Action: Effective 09/11/2025, S1 stated she will ensure everyone has an acceptable CCCBC before being on present at the center to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Nov 7, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Supervision1713.A.&B.&C
1713.A. B.C. Based on record review/interview at 10:27 a.m., S1 failed to have children under supervision at all times. The specialist observed 3 infants, alone, sleeping in the infant room with the door closed. Supervision was met at 10:28 a.m. when S3 entered the room.
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