Living Way Instruction Zone
A license type: III in , Louisiana
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The short answer
Record last released by Louisiana Department of Education on Oct 27, 2026.
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 12 inspection visits, the latest on Oct 1, 2026 (Follow Up To Complaint).
Louisiana says deficiencies were cited at 6 of them.
The Department’s file lists 17 deficiencies cited at 6 visits from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 19, 2026, each in its words below.
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
17 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 46. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 4 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2023 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
Hover or focus a month to read it.
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.
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 16, 2026: follow Up To Complaint1 deficiency
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CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff
“1807.B. Based on record review at 9:39 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of said eligible determination available for S7 (DOH 09/22/2025) on the centers CCCBC roster at all times. This was corrected prior to Specialist departure.”
Mar 3, 2026: complaint Inspection6 deficiencies
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Daily Attendance Records - Children
“1507.A.: Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance log for children included the name of the person to whom C1, age one-year-old, was released on10/02/2025.”
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CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff
“1807.B.: Based on record review at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to acquire a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for S11 prior to her being present at the center or performing services. S10 was present at the center on the following dates: 2/2/2026-2/6/2026, 2/9/2026-2/13/2026, 2/16/2026-2/20/2026, and 2/23/2026-2/27/2026. S10’s CCCBC appointment has been set for 3/4/26.”
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Cribs Free of Toys and Other Soft or Loose Bedding
“1907.E.2.: Based on observation at 11:15 a.m., the Specialist observed an infant asleep in a crib with a tummy time mat.”
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Infant - Bibs
“1909.G.: Based on observation at 11:15 a.m., the Specialist observed a bib being worn by an infant while asleep in a crib.”
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Pacifier Attached
“1911.G.: Based on an observation at 11:15 a.m., the Specialists observed 2 infants, one sleeping and one awake, with pacifiers attached.”
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Hand Washing
“1911.K.: Based on observations at 11:48 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., the Specialists observed that S? failed to have children, ages three and four-years of age, wash their hands before lunch, upon coming in from outdoor play.”
Dec 22, 2025: follow Up To Annual2 deficiencies
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
“1723.A.&B.: Based on observations, record review, and interviews on 12/22/2025, S1 failed to have 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. 7 of 8 staff had documentation of this certification. S2 did not have current certification.”
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Pediatric First Aid
“1723.C.: Based on observations, record review, and interviews on 12/22/2025, S1 failed to have 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. 7 of 8 staff had documentation of this certification. S2 did not have current certification.”
Nov 21, 2025: annual Inspection4 deficiencies
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Behavior Management Policy
“1509.A.8.a.&b.: Based on observations and interview at 10:30 a.m., although the center has a behavior management policy, S4 used a prohibited method of discipline as C1 (one-year-old) was subjected to verbal abuse at the time of the inspection. The Specialist observed S4 yelling at C1 because she did not follow instructions in the one-year-old classroom.”
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End-of-Day Check
“1901.C.: Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., the center’s end of day check did not include the date, time of visual check, signature of the staff conducting the visual check from 10/22/2025 to 10/24/2025, 10/27/2025 to 10/31/2025, 11/4/2025 to 11/6/2025, 11/13/2025 to 11/14/2025, and 11/17/2025 to 11/20/2025. S1 stated she did not realize the visual check was not being completed during these dates.”
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The Safety Box
“1901.Q.: Based on observations at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to post a current copy of ‘The Safety Box’ newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General.”
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Office of Public Health, State Fire, City Fire Approval
“713.A.: Based on observations and interview at 11:00 a.m. S1 failed to provide documentation of a current annual inspection and approval from the Office of Public Health. The date of the last approval is 5/20/2024.”
Aug 14, 2025: incident Inspection1 deficiency
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Supervision Participation
“1713.E.F.: Based on record review/interview at 12 p.m., S7 failed to devote their time to the supervision of the children, meeting the needs of the children, and in participation with the children in their activities. On 07/30/2025, at 2:25 p.m., C1, six-year-old, C2, seven-year-old, and C3, seven-year-old, were playing and wrestling together on the carpet when C2 twisted C1’s arm. S7 stated she did not see the incident occur because she was cleaning the tables in the classroom.”
Jul 14, 2025: complaint Inspection3 deficiencies
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Daily Attendance Records - Children
“1507.A.: Daily Attendance Records Children- Based on record review at 10:00 a.m., S1 failed to maintain daily attendance log for children, which includes the name of the child, the time of arrival and departure of each child and the name of the person to whom the child was released. The Specialist observed C1 not signed out on 7/3/2025 and 4 children were not signed in on 7/14/2025.”
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
“1723.A.B.: Based on record review/interview on 7/14/2025 at 10:45 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 7 out of 8 staff had CPR training. S1 did not have infant and child CPR and Adult CPR training. S1’s current infant and child CPR and Adult CPR training expired on 5/31/2025.”
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Pediatric First Aid
“1723. C.: Pediatric First Aid: Based on record review/interview on 7/14/2025, at 10:45 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 training approved by the department. 1 out of 8 staff, S1, failed to have the required Pediatric First Aid training. S1’s current Pediatric First Aid training expired on 5/31/2025.”
All 12 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Follow Up To Complaint | No deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Follow Up To Complaint | No deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Follow Up To Complaint | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Follow Up To Complaint | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Complaint Inspection | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Annual Inspection | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Incident Inspection | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Complaint Inspection | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Incident Inspection | No deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jan 10, 2025 | Annual Inspection | No deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Annual Inspection | No deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Incident | No 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).
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: Excellent, with a site score of 6.13.
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.
Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana School Finder, inspection visits. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | |
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| Living Way Instruction Zone This child care provider | Not 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
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Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana School Finder, early childhood profiles.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated: the School Finder shows no terms of use, licence or disclaimer (checked 2026-10-17).
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Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana School Finder, inspection visits.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated: the School Finder shows no terms of use, licence or disclaimer (checked 2026-10-17).
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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 and checked Oct 29, 2026. Not updated on a schedule: the Department sent this file once, in answer to a public records request. No licence stated: the Department sent this file in answer to a public records request. Shown free, never sold.
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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
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