University Baptist Early Learning Center
904 MENARD ST, THIBODAUX, 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
- 47
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Abuse Recognition & Reporting (4), Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2), and Medication Administration (2). None of the 12 findings were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
Aug 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
1719.A.B. Based on observationsat 1:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S4 (First day present 4/7/2025) completed the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center. The DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training has not been completed. Corrective Action: Effective 8/4/25, S1 stated she will ensure all new staff complete the DCFS online Mandated Reporter training and the LDE Key Training Modules prior to their first day present at the center to ensure compliance with this regulation
Jun 9, 20259 Findings9 Important
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
1103.C.1.2. Based on interviews at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Department and DCFS within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 5/15/2025, O1 notified S1 stating that on 5/13/2025 during pick up at 3:35 p.m., she observed S4 spraying C1, age 1 year-old, with a water bottle. S3 stated she and S4 initially used the water bottle as a corrective action to stop children from digging but the children love to be sprayed so they use it as water play. Corrective Action: Effective 6/9/2025, S1 stated she will notify LDOE and DCFS of all critical incidents within 24 hours to ensure…
- Behavior Management Policy1509.A.8.a.&b
1509.A.8.a.b.Based on interviews at 11:30 a.m., although the center had a written behavior management policy implemented, S3 and S4 used a prohibited method of discipline as children were subject to physical punishment. On 5/15/2025, O1 notified S1 stating that on 5/13/2025 during pick up, she observed S4 spraying C1, age 1 year-old, with a water bottle. S3 stated she and S4 initially used the water bottle as a corrective action to stop children from digging but the children love to be sprayed so they use it as water play. Corrective Action: Effective, 6/9/2025, S1 stated she will monitor all…
- C. – Orientation Training1719.A
1719.B.Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S4 (DOH 4/1/2025) completed the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center. Corrective Action: Effective 6/9/2025, S1 stated she will have all newly hired staff complete the required training within the first 5 days present at the center.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723.A.B.Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 10 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S9 (DOH 2/1/2023) failed to have the current certification. Corrective Action: Effective 6/9/2025, S1 stated she will set a reminder 60 days prior to expiration date of required training to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
1723.C.Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 10 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S9 (DOH 2/1/2023) failed to have the current certification. Corrective Action: Effective 6/9/2025, S1 stated she will set a reminder 60 days prior to expiration date of required training to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
1727.A.Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S2, S5, and S6 completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. Corrective Action: Effective 6/9/2025, S1 stated she will set a reminder 3 days prior to expiration date of required training to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Medication Authorization1917.A
1917.A. Based on record review at 1:55 p.m., S1 failed to obtain written authorization from the parent to administer medication to C10 and C11. Corrective Action: Effective 6/9/2025, S1 stated she will have all parents complete the required documents to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Medication Authorization - Required Container/Packaging1917.B
1917.B.1.Based on record review at 1:55 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the prescription medication to be administered at the center was in the original pharmacy container with the complete pharmacy label. The specialist observed an Epi Pen not in original pharmacy container. Corrective Action: Effective 6/9/2025, S1 stated she will review all medication prior to acceptance from parent to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Tornado Drills1921.E
1921.E.Based on record review at 1:25 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of March 2025, April 2025, and May 2025. Corrective Action: Effective 6/9/2025, S1 stated she will set a reminder during the months of March, April, May, and June to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Mar 21, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Non-vehicular Excursions - Minimum Child to Staff Ratio1711.I
1711.I. Based on records review at 11:06 a.m., S2 failed to have one additional adult present for their non-vehicular excursions. The Specialist observed Non-vehicular Excursion documentation for a Stroller Ride, on 2/25/25, which showed that 8 infants supervised by 2 Staff were present. Three staff should have been present during the excursion.
- Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training1727.A.&B
1727.A.B. Based on records reviewed at 10:15 a.m., S2 failed to have documentation that S1 (DOH 7/18/2016) completed the annual online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS.
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