Young Years Prep
216 SAND BEACH BLVD, SHREVEPORT, 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
- 330
- 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 Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (3) and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 4 total findings, 2 were critical.
See All 3 Inspection Visits
May 26, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Staff Personal Belongings1901.P
Based on observation during the walkthrough, that began at approximately 9:52 a.m., S1 failed to ensure staff's personal belongings were inaccessible to children. The Specialists observed the following: ¨ In classroom 1, there was a brown purse on top of the shelf near the restroom that was accessible to children ¨ In the main area of building one, there was a brown purse on top of the shelf along the back wall that was accessible to children. This was not corrected during the inspection. Corrective Action: Effective 5/26/2026, S1 stated he will have a staff meeting to discuss…
Apr 20, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Behavior Management Policy - Steps for Addressing Behaviors1509.A.8.d
1509. A.8.d.i.ii.: Based on interviews on 4/9/2026, at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to establish steps for addressing out of control behaviors for C1, 4-years-old. C1 was released from the center on 4/8/2026, due to behavioral concerns. The center was not able to provide documentation of behavioral reports or written communication with the parent. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/20/2026, S1 stated he will develop a better system of keeping up with documenting behavior issues with children. He will look up the behavior report on the state…
Apr 23, 20252 Findings2 Critical
- C. – Critical Incidents and Required Notifications1103.A
C: Based on record review/interview at 3:00 p.m., S15 failed to notify the Department and Child Welfare within 24 hours and the parent immediately of the following critical incident: On 3/19/2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m. C1 and C2, both 5-years-old, were left alone in the restroom in the School Age Childrens building for about 60 seconds. The classroom was transitioning to the Preschool Childrens building when S15 went back to get C1 and C2. S15 notified S1 on 3/20/2025, of the incident that occurred 3/19/2025. The childrens parents were notified on 3/20/2025, at 2:50 p.m. and…
- Supervision1713.A.&B.&C
Based on record review/interviews at 3:00 p.m., S15 failed to ensure children were supervised at all times. On 3/19.2025, C1 and C2, both 5-years-old, were left unsupervised for approximately 60 seconds in the restroom in the School Age Childrens building while transitioning to the Preschool Childrens building. S15 realized C1 and C2 were missing and immediately went back inside the building to get them. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist departure. Corrective Action: Effective 4/23/2025, S2 stated that S15 was re-trained on proper ways to perform a headcount to…
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