VPHS North Early Childhood Center
4978 UNIVERSITY PKWY, FORT POLK, 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
- 172
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (2) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Oct 29, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Supervision Participation1713.E.&F
Based on observation at approximately 11:15 a.m., while supervising a group of children, childcare staff, S11, S12, and S13, failed to devote their time to supervision of the children, meeting the needs of the children, and in participation with the children in their activities; staff was observed seated on the floor of the multi-purpose room talking and utilizing their cell phones. S11, S12, and S13 all got up and began participating with the children prior the Specialist leaving the center. Corrective Action: Effective 10/29/2025, S1 stated she will complete a…
- Staff Personal Belongings1901.P
Based on observation at approximately 11:20 a.m., the personal belongings of center S13 and S14's classroom there were two tumbler cups (red and white) and a pizza box in spaces accessible to children. S1 moved the personal items prior to the Specialist leaving the room. Corrective Action: Effective 10/29/2025, S1 stated she will re-train all staff on the importance of ensuring that staff personal items are not accessible to children at all time by 11/7/2025, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Free of Hazards1903.C
Based on record review at approximately 11:15 a.m., the indoor area failed to be free of hazards as S13 and S14's classroom had adult scissors, and hot glue guns in spaces that are accessible to children. S1 moved the adult scissors and glue gun out of the area prior the Specialist leaving the classroom. Corrective Action: Effective 10/29/2025, S1 stated she will re-train all staff on the importance of ensuring that license space is free of hazards at all time by 11/7/2025, to ensure compliance with this regulation.