The Learning Ladder 2
550 S VAN AVE, HOUMA, LAChildery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.4 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Louisiana Performance Profile rating of High Proficient. Structural quality reflects 8800% 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
- 94
- 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 2 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2) and Abuse Recognition & Reporting (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Oct 27, 20251 Finding1 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S2 failed to provide documentation that S7 (first day present 9/22/2025) completed Key Orientation Training Modules 2 and 3 within thirty days of date? of hire. Corrective Action: Effective 10/27/2025, S2 stated she will set a reminder for new staff to complete LDE Key Orientation Training Modules 2 and 3 within 15 days of the first day present to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Oct 3, 20252 Findings2 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
C.: Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S2 failed to provide documentation that S7 (First Day Present 8/28/2025) and S8 (First Day Present 8/21/2025) completed the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S7 completed the training on 9/7/2025. S8 completed the training on 9/8/2025. S15 (First Day Present 8/14/2025) and S17 (First Day Present 9/4/2025) did not complete LDE Key Orientation Training Module 1. Corrective Action: Effective 10/3/2025, S2 stated she will ensure…
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff --Not1807.B
Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of said determination available on the centers CCCBC roster at all times for S17. S17 was present at the center on 9/4/2025, 9/5/2025, 9/8/2025, 9/9/2025, 9/11/2025, 9/15/2025, 9/17/2025, 9/18/2025, 9/19/2025, 9/23/2025, 9/24/2025, 9/26/2025, 9/29/2025, 9/30/2025, 10/1/2025, and 10/2/2025. Corrective Action: Effective 10/3/2025, S2 stated she will not let staff begin employment at the center until an eligible CCCBC status is verified for each staff to ensure compliance with this regulation.
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