Hearth Record

Kinder Garden, LLC

A license type: III in Prairieville, Louisiana 70769

41079 Highway 42, Prairieville, Louisiana 70769. (225) 363-6201.

Louisiana’s own record, on louisianaschools.com

Watch and the shortlist are kept with a free account, on every device. Your watch list. Louisiana’s own record is on louisianaschools.com.

The short answer

Record last released by Louisiana Department of Education on Oct 27, 2026.

The last 24 months 11 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 46. Last cited Jul 2026. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean4
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Quality rating
Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

Louisiana lists 15 inspection visits, the latest on Aug 3, 2026 (Follow Up To Annual).

Louisiana says deficiencies were cited at 5 of them.

The Department’s file lists 11 deficiencies cited at 4 visits from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 19, 2026, each in its words below.

Source:

Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana School Finder, inspection visits. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Louisiana Department of Education, Public records response of Oct 27, 2026: deficiencies cited at early learning centers and family child care homes, Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 19, 2026. Released Oct 27, 2026. Not updated on a schedule: the Department sent this file once, in answer to a public records request.

When those deficiencies happened

11 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 46. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 4 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

11 deficiencies by month over the last 4 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

Hover or focus a month to read it.

No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in its source’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.

Source:

Louisiana Department of Education, Public records response of Oct 27, 2026: deficiencies cited at early learning centers and family child care homes, Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 19, 2026. Released Oct 27, 2026. Not updated on a schedule: the Department sent this file once, in answer to a public records request.

Jul 7, 2026: follow Up To Annual3 deficiencies
  • End-of-Day Check

    “1901.C.: Based on record review and interview at 9:45 a.m., S2 failed to document that the entire center and play yard is checked after the last child departs to ensure that no child is left unattended at the center. S2 failed to document the end of day check on 06/17/2026-06/19/2026, 06/26/2026, and on 07/06/2026. S2 stated she forgot to document that she checked the facility.”

    Rule 1901.C.

  • Items That Can be Harmful to Children

    “1901.J.: Based on observation at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to have items that can be harmful to children kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that ensured they are inaccessible to children. The Specialist observed a bottle of bleach water on a low shelf in the three and four-year-old classroom. S1 removed the chemicals prior to the Specialist’s departure.”

    Rule 1901.J.&K.

  • Health Services - Observation

    “1915.A.: Based on record review and interview at 10 a.m., S1 failed to document observations, when something is observed, and noted on children upon arrival to the center. Results including an explanation from parent and/or child were not documented. S9 and S10’s last documentation of observations was on 06/23/2026, and S12’s last documentation of observations was on 06/08/2026.”

    Rule 1915.A.

Apr 13, 2026: annual Inspection1 deficiency
  • Health Services - Observation

    “1915.A.: Based on record review and interview at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to document observations, when something is observed, and noted on children upon arrival to the center. Results including an explanation from parent and/or child were not documented. S9’s last documentation of observations was on 03/13/2026, and she was unsure where the most recent observation documentation was located.”

    Rule 1915.A.

Feb 10, 2026: complaint Inspection6 deficiencies
  • Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

    The inspectors’ words, 135 words

    “1103.A.4.5.B.3.C.1.2. Based on record review and interviews at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to notify parents immediately and the Department and DCFS within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 01/29/2026 at approximately 2:05 p.m., S13 was talking to S7 in the 2-year-old classroom. While standing in front of C1, 3-years-old, S13 began to point her finger at C1, grabbed C1 by her left arm, and swung her to the floor, which resulted in C1 hitting her head and bottom. The incident was observed by S6, who reported the incident to S2 the following day. S2 stated she did not file a Critical Incident Report because she thought her being notified was just an accusation by S6, and not an actual incident. Before the Specialist departure, S1 submitted a Critical Incident Report with the Department.”

    Rule 1103.A.-C. From a complaint.

  • Daily Attendance Records - Visitors

    “1507.B.: Based on record review and interview at 12:00 p.m. S1 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for all visitors, to include their time of arrival and departure. On 02/04/2026, O3 visited the center to conduct an investigation regarding a complaint. The Specialist reviewed the center’s visitor log, and found that O3 did not sign into the center upon arrival, or out of the center upon departure.”

    Rule 1507.E. From a complaint.

  • Behavior Management Policy

    The inspectors’ words, 112 words

    “1509.A.8.a.b. Based on record review and interviews at 12:00 p.m., although the center has developed and implemented a Behavior Management Policy, S13 (DOH 08/01/2025) was observed on video footage using a prohibited method of discipline. On 01/29/2026 at approximately 2:05 p.m., S13 was talking to S7 in the 2-year-old classroom. While standing in front of C1, 3-years-old, S13 began to point her finger at C1, grabbed C1 by her left arm, and swung her to the floor, which resulted in C1 hitting her head and bottom. The incident was observed by S6, who reported the incident to S2 the following day. S2 spoke to S13 regarding the incident, but was not terminated.”

    Rule 1509.A.8.a.&b. From a complaint.

  • Strings and Cords

    “1901.M.: Based on observations and interview at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure that all strings and cords were inaccessible to children. The Specialist observed several electronic cords tangled together and plugged up under a bookcase in the 3-year-old classroom, accessible to children. Before the Specialist departed the center, all cords were picked up, and removed from the classroom.”

    Rule 1901.M. From a complaint.

  • Health Services - Observation

    The inspectors’ words, 119 words

    “1915.A.: Based on record review and interviews at 12:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all staff document observations when something is observed on a child upon the child arriving to the center. On or around 12/19/2025, C2, two-years-old, injured her nose while outside on the playground, leaving a bruise on the bridge of her nose. S1 stated for several days following the incident, C2’s bruise was still visible when she arrived to the center each day. The Specialist requested to review daily observation reports that documented C2 arrived at the center with a bruise on her nose, and the daily observation reports failed to document that C1 arrived to the center each day with a bruise on her nose.”

    Rule 1915.A. From a complaint.

  • Health Services - Parental Notification

    “1915.B.&C.: - Based on record review and interviews at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to maintain documentation of parents being notified of incidents, injuries, accidents, illnesses, and unusual behaviors. On or around 12/19/2025, C2, two-years-old, injured her nose while outside on the playground. The Specialist requested to review the incident report detailing the incident, and none was found by S1.”

    Rule 1915.B.&C. From a complaint.

Oct 23, 2024: compliance1 deficiency
  • CPR and First Aid Certifications

    “1723.F.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., on 10/23/2024, S10 and S11 failed to have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. S1 scheduled a training on 10/24/2024.”

    Rule 1723.F.

All 15 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Aug 3, 2026Follow Up To AnnualNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Jul 7, 2026Follow Up To AnnualDeficiencies were cited on this date
Feb 10, 2026Complaint InspectionDeficiencies were cited on this date
Aug 7, 2025ComplianceNo deficiencies were cited on this date
May 5, 2025Annual InspectionNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Dec 6, 2024Follow Up To ComplianceNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Oct 23, 2024ComplianceDeficiencies were cited on this date
Apr 30, 2024Annual InspectionNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Apr 25, 2023Annual InspectionNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Jun 21, 2022Follow-Up to Annual SurveyNo deficiencies were cited on this date
May 9, 2022Annual SurveyDeficiencies were cited on this date
Feb 9, 2022Follow-Up to IncidentNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Dec 2, 2021IncidentDeficiencies were cited on this date
Nov 2, 2021ComplianceNo deficiencies were cited on this date
May 5, 2021Annual SurveyNo deficiencies were cited on this date

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed. License type: III. Licensed Center. Takes the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
  • Ages served: Infant (Under 1)-PK (ages 3-4).
Source:

Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana School Finder, early childhood profiles. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Louisiana acted against it?

  • Louisiana’s School Finder doesn’t show enforcement actions, such as fines or licence revocations, for individual providers.

Who does the caring?

  • Louisiana’s School Finder doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Louisiana’s School Finder doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Louisiana’s Early Childhood Performance Rating for 2024-2025: Proficient, with a site score of 4.64.
Source:

Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana School Finder, early childhood profiles. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Providers aren’t compared with each other here: the Department’s file doesn’t grade its deficiencies by how serious they are.
Source:

Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana School Finder, inspection visits. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

1 compared
Place
Kinder Garden, LLC This child care providerNot given

What the record doesn’t say

  • Each deficiency here is from the file of deficiencies the Department of Education sent in answer to a public records request, covering Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 19, 2026, as it wrote them. The file lists only deficiencies, so a visit that found none isn’t in it; the School Finder’s visits are listed below.
  • The Department’s file doesn’t grade deficiencies by how serious they are. Its statements of deficiencies, the reports themselves, open from Louisiana’s own page for this provider.
  • Louisiana lists only recent visits. In its words: “Inspection displayed on this page are the last 15 visits or last visits done within 3 years period of time.”
  • Louisiana also says: “Inspections conducted before July 2024 that do not have deficiencies may not have an available Inspection Report.”
  • Louisiana’s School Finder doesn’t show owners, staffing levels or enforcement actions for individual providers.

Sources

If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Louisiana Department of Education. Louisiana’s own record is on louisianaschools.com. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.

Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

From the provider

The public record above comes first. Anything the provider adds will appear here, below it, and say who wrote it.

Replies

None. Replies aren’t open yet. When they open, the provider will be able to answer any finding for free, and the reply will show beside that finding, unedited and dated.

Paid listing

None. Paid listings aren’t open yet. When they open, anything paid for will say “Paid by the provider”, and paying will never change a finding, a rating or the order of results.

How to read a record

Four things every record does, shown on an example record made up for this guide.

An example record, made up for this guide

An example nursing home

Made up for this guide: no real place is shown

Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

From the homeNone yet. Replies and paid listings aren’t open, and when they open they will sit here, below the record.

1 of 4

Every fact names its source.

Who published it, when, and how often it changes sit beside each fact, with a link to the agency’s own file.

Sign in

A free account keeps your watch list, shortlists, comparisons and saved searches on every device, and can email you when something you watch changes. Browsing never needs one.