Westminster Academy #1
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 74
- 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 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (5), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Mar 5, 20262 Findings2 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Infant and Child CPR and Adult CPR through training approved by the department. The Specialist observed that 1 out of 6 staff had CPR training. S6 did not have current certification in Infant and Child CPR and Adult CPR through training approved by the department. Corrective Action: Effective 3/5/2026, S2 stated she will schedule CPR training for staff, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
1723.C Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department. The Specialist observed that 1 out of 6 staff had CPR training. S6 did not have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department. Corrective Action: Effective 3/5/2026, S2 stated she will schedule CPR training for staff, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Feb 9, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Electronic Devices Policy1509.A.9
Based on observations at 8:30 a.m., S1 failed to follow the Electronic Devices Policy. The Specialist observed television programming displayed in an open classroomand eating area with 6, one to four-year-old children, during morning drop off. Corrective Action: Effective 2-6-2026, S1 stated she will make sure children under 2 will not have television time, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff --Not1807.B
Based on Record Review/Interview at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for each staff member and shall have documentation of said determination available on the centers CCCBC roster at all times for inspection upon request by the Department. S1 did not have S6's CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes available on the centers CCCBC roster. Corrective Action: Effective 2-6-2026, S1 stated S7 will go into the State Police Office to check on S6's CCCBC information, to ensure…
- Free of Hazards1903.C
Based on observation at 8:45 a.m. S1 failed to keep the indoor areas hazard-free. The Specialist observed the area leading to the back classroom consumed with boxes stacked against the wall, the drop ceiling tile is hanging, exposing the ceiling, and the back classroom is cluttered with children's furniture, toys, pots, other equipment, boxes and trash. The playground had a deep hole in the ground, which contained particles from a tree stalk. Corrective Action: Effective 2-6-2026, S1 stated S7 will speak with contractors to fix and clean all areas, to ensure compliance with this…
- Bottled Formula/Breast Milk Properly Labeled1919.J
Based on observations at 8:30 a.m., S5 failed to have bottles for infants labeled with the child's name. The Specialist observed three bottles without labels. The Specialist informed S5 that bottles should be labeled for all infantchildren. Corrective Action: Effective 2-6-2026, S1 stated she will require bottles are labeled in the morning, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Feb 6, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Electronic Devices Policy1509.A.9
Based on observations at 8:30 a.m., S1 failed to follow the Electronic Devices Policy. The Specialist observed television programming displayed in an open classroomand eating area with 6, one to four-year-old children, during morning drop off. Corrective Action: Effective 2-6-2026, S1 stated she will make sure children under 2 will not have television time, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff --Not1807.B
Based on Record Review/Interview at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for each staff member and shall have documentation of said determination available on the centerâs CCCBC roster at all times for inspection upon request by the Department. S1 did not have S6âs CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes available on the centerâs CCCBC roster. Corrective Action: Effective 2-6-2026, S1 stated S7 will go into the State Police Office to check on S6's CCCBC information, to…
- Free of Hazards1903.C
Based on observation at 8:45 a.m. S1 failed to keep the indoor areas hazard-free. The Specialist observed the area leading to the back classroom consumed with boxes stacked against the wall, the drop ceiling tile is hanging, exposing the ceiling, and the back classroom is cluttered with children's furniture, toys, pots, other equipment, boxes and trash. The playground had a deep hole in the ground, which contained particles from a tree stalk. Corrective Action: Effective 2-6-2026, S1 stated S7 will speak with contractors to fix and clean all areas, to ensure compliance with this…
- Bottled Formula/Breast Milk Properly Labeled1919.J
Based on observations at 8:30 a.m., S5 failed to have bottles for infants labeled with the child's name. The Specialist observed three bottles without labels. The Specialist informed S5 that bottles should be labeled for all infantchildren. Corrective Action: Effective 2-6-2026, S1 stated she will require bottles are labeled in the morning, to ensure compliance with this regulation.
Jan 7, 20262 Findings2 Important
- C. – Continuing Education Training1721.A
Based on record review at 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to have a staff member of an early learning center, excluding foster grandparents, obtain a minimum of 12 clock hours of continuing education per center anniversary year. Corrective Action: Effective 1/7/2026, S1 stated she will periodically check and remind all staff of the 12-hour training to ensure compliance with this regulation.
- Free of Hazards1903.C
Based on observation at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to keep the indoor areas hazard-free. The Specialist observed a hole in the drop ceiling tile due to water damage. The space is accessible to children via the exit to the playground. Corrective Action: Effective 1/7/2026, S1 stated they will fix the ceiling to ensure compliance with this regulation to ensure compliance with this regulation.
May 14, 20252 Findings2 Important
- CPR and First Aid Certifications1723.A.&B
Based on record review/interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 6 staff members on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S2 (DOH 12/21/2009), S3 (DOH 02/26/2014), and S6 (DOH 12/09/2009) failed to have a current certification. The CPR certification for S2, S3, and S6 expired on 12/30/2024. Corrective Action: Effective May 14, 2025, S1 stated that he will review the staff member files frequently and set a 60-day calendar reminder before expiration to…
- Pediatric First Aid1723.C
Based on record review/interview at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 6 staff members on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S2 (DOH 12/21/2009), S3 (DOH 02/26/2014 ), and S6 (DOH 12/09/2009) failed to have a current certification in Pediatric First Aid. The Pediatric First Aid certifications for S2, S3, and S6 expired on 12/30/2024. Corrective Action: Effective May 14, 2025, S1 stated that he will review the staff member files frequently and set a 60-day calendar…