Little Feathers Childcare And Preschool
A license type: III in Rayville, Louisiana 71269
303 Oak Dr, Rayville, Louisiana 71269. (318) 728-1076.
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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 15 inspection visits, the latest on Oct 19, 2026 (Follow Up To Follow Up To Annual).
Louisiana says deficiencies were cited at 10 of them.
The Department’s file lists 21 deficiencies cited at 7 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
21 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 46. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 4 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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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.
Aug 4, 2026: follow Up To Annual4 deficiencies
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Operations
“1501.A.: Based on observations at 8:45 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Department prior to making changes that had an effect on the license as the provider is no longer utilizing Classroom #3 that was previously approved by the Licensing Division. Classroom #3 is being renovated. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”
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Staff Records - Retention
“1715.C.: Based on record review at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure 2 of 10 staff names, hire date, first day onsite working with children, and initial and annual mandatory reporter training documentation was maintained in the LDOE electronic system. S3 and S8 failed to be in the system. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
“1723.A.& B.: Based on record review at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 4 of 10 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the department. S2, S5, S9, and S19 failed to have current certification, as the certifications expired on 7/31/2026. This was not corrected prior the Specialist’s departure.”
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Pediatric First Aid
“1723.C.: Based on record review at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 4 of 10 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department. S2, S5, S9, and S19 failed to have current certification, as the certifications expired on 7/31/2026. This was not corrected prior the Specialist’s departure.”
Jul 9, 2026: annual Inspection5 deficiencies
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Operations
“1501.A.: Based on observation at 10:15 a.m., S1 failed to notify the Department prior to making changes that had an effect on the license as the provider is no longer utilizing Classroom #3 that was previously approved by the Licensing Division. Classroom #3 is now being used as storage. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”
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Staff Records - Retention
“1715.C.: Based on record review at 12:30 p.m. S1 failed to ensure all current staff names, hire date, first day onsite working with children, and initial and annual mandatory reporter training documentation must be maintained in the LDOE electronic system. 1 of 10 staff (S8) failed to be in the system. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”
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Independent Contractors Records
“1717.A.: Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for O1 and O2 that included the person’s name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”
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Medication Management Training
“1725.B.&C.: Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”
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Vehicle - Safety Inspection
“2101.9. Based on observation at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center’s van had a current safety inspection. The inspection sticker expired 5/2026. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”
Jul 22, 2025: annual Inspection3 deficiencies
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Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training
The inspectors’ words, 123 words
“1727.A.B.: Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that all staff member annually completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, and S11 failed to have documentation of completing the online Mandated Reporter Training annually. S2’s last training expired on 6/10/2025. S3’s had no training on file. S4’s last training expired on 5/26/2024. S5’s last training expired on 6/7/2024. S6’s last training expired on 6/8/2025. S7’s last training expired on 10/11/2024. S8’s last training expired on 6/12/2025. S9’s last training expired on 10/12/2024. S10’s last training expired on 11/19/2024. S11’s last training expired on 6/14/2025. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”
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Free of Hazards
“1903.C.: Based on observation at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the indoor area was free of hazards as Specialist observed an exposed nail on a wooden play set on the playground. There were 2 Little Tikes kitchen sets that had broken plastic. Inside the center, there was a coffee maker on a desk at the front entrance of the center that is in the reach of the children. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”
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Food Service and Nutrition - Menu
“1919.AB: Based on observation at 1:00 p.m., the center’s meals failed to contain all the components as specified under the Child Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture as the children were served ham and cheese sandwiches, chips, apples, and milk. S1 also failed to ensure the center’s menu was prominently posted, written or electronically by the first day of each week and remain posted throughout the week. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”
May 21, 2025: complaint Inspection5 deficiencies
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Critical Incidents and Required Notifications
“1103.A.-C.: Based on interviews and record review on 05/07/2025, at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to notify the Department within 24 hours of the following incident: S1 was notified by DCFS on 04/18/2025, of an allegation of S1 hitting and mistreating C1, 6-years-old, on 04/17/2025. S1 was made aware of the allegation on 04/18/2025, but did not report it to the Department. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”
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Behavior management policy - Steps for addressing behaviors
“1509.A.8.d.: Based on record review and interviews on 05/07/2025, at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to establish a written policy specific for addressing behaviors identified by the site as dangerous and/or out of control behaviors. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
“1723.A.B.: Based on record review on 04/29/2025, at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation for 2 of 11 staff members, S6 and S7, on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in adult, infant, and child CPR through training approved by the department. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”
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Pediatric First Aid
“1723.C.: Based on record review on 04/29/2025, at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation for 2 of 11 staff members, S6 and S7, on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the department. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist’s departure.”
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Free of Hazards
The inspectors’ words, 569 words
“1903.C.: Based on observations on 05/07/2025, at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the indoor and outdoor areas were free of hazards as the Specialists observed: Indoor: -Front Office Area: shelves accessible to children containing 1 bottle of goo gone, 1 bottle of motor oil, 1 box of fly traps, 3 bottles of disinfectant wipes, 1 spray bottle of window cleaner, 7 containers of clorox wipes, 34 bottles of child allergy medicine, tool bag with 2 power drills, 1 hammer, and a pink container, and 2 staff purses (1 black purse in a blue container and 1 pink purse in white container). These hazards were corrected prior to the Specialists’ departure. -Director’s Desk: 1 bottle of nail polish remover, 5 bottles of essential oils, a wooden cup with adult scissors, a gray box cutter, and 1 bottle of deodorant. These hazards were corrected prior to the Specialists’ departure. -After-school Classroom: three plastic containers with lids and unused plastic bags, an unattached metal door threshold with exposed nails on a counter-top, an extension cord hanging along the back wall and window, and 1 of 6 wall sockets were uncovered. These hazards were corrected prior to the Specialists’ departure. -4 and 5-Year-Old Classroom: masking tape dispenser with a razor cutting edge, a bottle of bleach water mixture, and a tall fan on an unsteady base within reach of the children. These hazards were corrected prior to the Specialists’ departure. -2-Year-Old Classroom: masking tape dispenser with a razor cutting edge and a bottle of bleach water mixture within reach of the children. These hazards were corrected prior to the Specialists’ departure. -2 to 3-Year-Old Classroom: 1 out of 2 wall sockets covers was broken with sharp edges. This hazard was corrected prior to the Specialists’ departure. -3 to 4-Year-Old Classroom: a bladed fan and bottle of bleach water mixture within reach of the children. These hazards were corrected prior to the Specialists’ departure. -1 to 2-Year-Old Classroom: a stack of empty plastic milk carton boxes stacked together and being used as shelving, but was not secured to the wall to prevent tipping over. This hazard was corrected prior to the Specialists’ departure. Outdoor: -Playground 1: a large roll of heavy plastic fabric, a see-saw bench unattached to the see-saw, 2 of 8 awning poles were cracked at the base with a sharp metal edge, and an exposed sewer vent cap. These hazards were corrected prior to the Specialists’ departure. -Playground 2: a raised nail heads at base of the wooden play structure. This hazard was corrected prior to the Specialists’ departure. -Playground 3: a metal beam with metal footers, broken and rotten wood playground edging boards leaned against the fence, exposed nails on the wood playground edging, a broken see-saw, an exposed wood playground edging support board sticking straight-up from the ground, a water meter cover with a hole in it big enough for a child’s foot to trip into, and a chain-link fence with a water hose hanging on it around the A/C unit with a hole large enough for a child to potentially access the A/C unit. These hazards were corrected prior to the Specialists’ departure. A damaged dryer vent in the wall of the building with sharp edges, 2 of 10 pedals on a merry-go-round were broken, and a broken and rotten wood playground edging with sharp edges. These hazards could not be corrected prior to the Specialists’ departure.”
Sep 18, 2024: annual Inspection1 deficiency
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Tornado Drills
“1921.E.: Based on record review/interview at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of tornado drills that were conducted at least once per month during the months of March, April, May, and June.”
Jun 24, 2024: follow Up To Follow Up To Annual1 deficiency
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
“1723.F. Based on observation/record review/interview at 11:30 a.m, S1 failed to have current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire for S10 (DOH 11/22/2023), S6 (DOH11/18/2023), and S4 (DOH 3/19/2024). This was not corrected.”
May 29, 2024: compliance2 deficiencies
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
“1723.F. Based on observation/record review/interview at 11:30 a.m, S5 (DOH 11/22/2023), S6 (DOH 11/18/2023), and S7 (DOH 3/19/2024) 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. Specialist observed S6 supervising eight 2-year-olds, alone. Specialist observed S7 supervising seven 1-year-olds, alone. This was corrected.”
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Vehicle - Safety Inspection
“2101.A.9.: Based on observation/interview at 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the center’s vehicle had a current safety inspection. Inspection expired 3/2024. This was not corrected.”
All 15 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Oct 19, 2026 | Follow Up To Follow Up To Annual | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Follow Up To Annual | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Annual Inspection | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Complaint Inspection | No deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Follow Up To Annual | No deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Annual Inspection | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| May 21, 2025 | Complaint Inspection | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Follow Up To Annual | No deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Follow Up To Follow Up To Annual | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| May 29, 2024 | Compliance | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Follow Up To Annual | No deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Follow Up To Follow Up To Annual | No deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Follow-Up to Annual Survey | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Annual Survey | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed. License type: III. Licensed Center.
- 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: High Proficient, with a site score of 5.43.
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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| Little Feathers Childcare And Preschool 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.
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.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
From the provider
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Replies
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Paid listing
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