Samantha’s Daycare

Operations

“1501.A Based on record review and observation at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Licensing Division prior to making changes that had an effect on the license as the center is licensed for a capacity of 37 children and 42 children were in attendance on 5/28/2026 without prior approval by the Licensing Division.”

Rule 1501.A.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.&B.&D.Based on observation at 3:15 p.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children age 8-month-old to 1-year-old. The required ratio for children of this age is 5 children per 1 staff person. The Specialist observed S2 with 10 children, age 8-months-old to 1-year-old. One additional staff was needed to meet ratio. This was corrected when 5 one-year-old children were placed into another classroom with S4.”

Rule 1711.A.&B.&D.&E.

Supervision

“1713.C. Based on observation at 3:15 p.m., S4, assigned to 10 children, age 8-months-old to 1 year-old, failed to know the age and number of children in her assigned care.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Telephones and Emergency Numbers

“1901.A.1. Based on observation at 4:15 p.m., S1 failed to have a functional, readily available telephone capable of incoming and outgoing calls at all times at the center. S1 stated that she is using her personal cell phone for this purpose.”

Rule 1901.A.1.-3.

Free of Hazards

“1903.C. Based on observation at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have the outdoor area free of hazards. The Specialists observed 5 ant piles, 2 broken toys, a broken trash bin and mop, over grown grass, and a metal spring hanging from fence that was exposed and accessible to children.”

Rule 1903.C. From a complaint.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.&D.&E.: Based on record review and interviews at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children on 11/17/2025. S1 stated on 11/17/2025, she left the center at 3:00 p.m. and returned at 3:45 p.m. There were 2 staff present at the center supervising 25 children between the ages of seven months to four-years-old. There should have been 3 staff present to ensure ratio was met.”

Rule 1711.A.&B.&D.&E. From a complaint.

Operations

“1501.A.: Based on record review, S1 failed to operate within the center’s licensed capacity, as on 7/09/2025, there were 38 children signed into the center, and the center has been approved for an indoor capacity of 37 children.”

Rule 1501.A. From a complaint.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.1.: Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance log for children included the last name of the child on 7/09/2025. The last name of 14 of 38 children was not included on the daily attendance log.”

Rule 1507.A. From a complaint.

Child Records and Cumulative Files

“1515.A.1.: Based on record review and interview at 3:45 p.m., S1 failed to maintain a cumulative file for each child. S1 stated she did not have files for all the children and was in the process of updating all of her files.”

Rule 1515.A.1. From a complaint.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.D.E.: Based on record review and interview at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children two-years-old to eleven-years-olds on 7/09/2025. On 7/09/2025, there were 38 children present at the center. S2 signed out for lunch at 12:00 p.m. leaving S1 responsible for 33 children, as S3 was in the infant classroom with 5 children, aged 6 months - one-year-old.”

Rule 1711.A.&B.&D.&E. From a complaint.

Rest Time Supervision

“1713.J.: Based on observations, at 1:00 p.m., S2 failed to supervise resting children in connecting classrooms. S2 was seated on the classroom floor, with shelving that blocked her view as C1 and C2 napped in the connecting classroom. S1 stated they usually allow C1 (ten-years-old) and C2 (eight-years-old) to sleep by themselves in the classroom since they are older than the other children. S1 stated she did not know this was unacceptable.”

Rule 1713.J. From a complaint.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

“1919.A.B.: Based on observations/interview at 1:00 p.m., on 7/23/2025, S1 failed to post the current weekly menu listing specific food items served for each day of the week. S1 stated she was working on the menu on her home computer, and did not bring it to the center.”

Rule 1919.A.&B. From a complaint.

Orientation Training

“1719.A.-C.: Based on record review / interview on 1/10/2025, at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 1 of 4 staff received additional orientation within thirty days of date of hire. S4 did not have the required training.”

Rule 1719.A.-C.

Continuing Education Training

Rule 1721.A.-C.

Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

“1727.A.B.: Based on record review/interview on 1/10/2025, at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 1 of 4 staff, S4, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS..”

Rule 1727.A.-C.

General Liability Insurance Policy

“1503.A.-C.: General Liability Insurance Policy: Based on record review/interview on 11/16/2024, S1 failed to provide documentation of current commercial liability insurance for the operation of the center to ensure medical coverage for children in the event of accident or injury. S1 stated her insurance office was closed for the week, and she will renew her insurance when they reopen during the week of 12/2/2024.”

Rule 1503.A.-D.

Daily Attendance Records - Children

“1507.A.: Daily Attendance Records - Children. Based on record review on 11/26/2024, S1 failed to maintain a daily attendance log for children which includes the first and last name of the child, departure of each child and the name of the person to whom the child was released from 11/18/2024 - 11/26/2024.”

Rule 1507.A.

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.D.G.: Child to Staff Ratio. Based on observations/interview on 11/26/2024, S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratios for children of the following ages: S1 was observed in a classroom alone with 14 two-year-olds as S2 fixed lunch and S3 was observed in a classroom alone with 18 kids, aged 3 - 7 years old.”

Rule 1711.A.&B.&D.&E.

Staff Records and Personnel Files

“1715.A.1.3.: Staff Records and Personnel Files. Based on record review/interview on 11/26/2024, S1 failed to maintain personnel files for each staff member. S2 did not have an application/staff information form which includes the name, date of birth, home address and phone number, training, work experience, educational background, hire date, and first day onsite working with children.”

Rule 1715.A.1,3.&4.

CPR and First Aid Certifications

“1723.A.B.: CPR and First Aid Certifications. Based on record review/interview on 11/26/2024, S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 4 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S2, S3, and S4 failed to have the current certification. S1 stated S3 and S4 have taken the class, but have not received their certificates, and S2 will be scheduled for a class soon.”

Rule 1723.A.&B.

Pediatric First Aid

“1723.C.: Pediatric First Aid. Based on record review/interview on 11/26/2024, S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 4 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S2, S3, and S4 failed to have the current certification. S1 stated S3 and S4 have taken the class, but have not received their certificates, and S2 will be scheduled for a class soon.”

Rule 1723.C.

The Safety Box

“1901.Q.: The Safety Box. Based on observations on 11/26/2024, S1 failed to post ‘The Safety Box’ newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General.”

Rule 1901.Q.

Evacuation Pack

“1921.C.: Evacuation Pack. Based on observations/interview on 11/26/2024, S1 failed to have a completed evacuation pack. The provider failed to have the following: a list of area emergency phone numbers, a list of emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children, an emergency pick up form, first aid supplies, hand sanitizer, and tissue, plastic bags for diapers, a battery powered flashlight and radio and batteries, food for children under the age of 4, including infant food and formula, and disposable cups.”

Rule 1921.C.

Tornado Drills

“1921.E.: Tornado Drills. Based on record review on 11/26/2024, S1 failed to provide documentation of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of March, April, May, and June. There were no records of tornado drills completed in 2024.”

Rule 1921.E.