Thomas Early Learning Center
51676 HIGHWAY 438, FRANKLINTON, LA 70438Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing and 7500% 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. 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
- State Quality Rating
- Louisiana Performance Profile III (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
- 53
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Discipline & Adult-Child Interaction (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 5, 20263 Findings3 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
1103.C.1.Based on record review and interview at 1:00 p.m. 2/23/2026, S1 failed to notify LDOE within 24 hours following critical incident: On Thursday, 2/5/2026 at approximately 9:30 a.m., S1 observed S3 drape her legs over the back of C1, four-years-old, as he lay on his cot during naptime. S1 made the report to LDOE on Monday, 2/7/2026 after law enforcement reported to the center. Corrective Action: Effective 2/23/2026 S1 stated she will retrain all of her staff on mandated reporting to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Daily Attendance Records - Visitors1507.E
1507.E. Based on record review on 2/23/2026 at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for visitors to include arrival and departure times, and purpose of the visit for a Washington Parish Sheriffâs Officer. Corrective Action: 2/23/2026, S1 stated she will check the daily attendance daily to ensure visitors are signing in and out to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Behavior Management Policy1509.A.8.a.&b
1509.A.8.a.b. Based on interviews on 2/23/2026 at 12:00 p.m., although there is a behavioral management policy implemented, S3(DOH 1/29/2024) used a prohibited method of discipline as a child was subjected to physical punishment. On 1/29/2026 at 11:25 a.m., S3 draped her legs over the back and legs of C1, four-years-old, while he laid on his cot during naptime to get C1 to go to sleep. Corrective Action: Effective 2/23/2026, S1 stated she will remind staff of the behavior management policy to ensure compliance with this regulation.