Brilliant Minds Academy
A license type: III in Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
200 N Orange St, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501. (337) 484-3300.
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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 13 inspection visits, the latest on Oct 13, 2025 (Follow Up To Follow Up To Annual).
Louisiana says deficiencies were cited at 11 of them.
The Department’s file lists 33 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
33 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 46. Last cited Jun 2026. The last 4 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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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.
Jun 1, 2026: annual Inspection1 deficiency
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Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility
“1811.A. Based on record review at 11:30 a.m., documentation of a CCCBC based determination of eligibility (CCCBC) failed to be conducted for 1 of 8 staff at least once during a five-year period. S1’s date of hire is 5/26/2021. Her CCCBC expired 2/23/2026. She was present at the center working without a CCCBC based determination of eligibility on the following dates: 2/23/2026 - 2/27/2026, 3/2/2026 - 3/6/2026, 3/9/2026 - 3/13/2026, 3/16/2026 - 3/20/2026, 3/23/2026 - 3/27/2026, and 3/30/2026 - 4/2/2026. S1 received a CCCBC based determination of eligibility on 4/15/2026.”
Oct 13, 2025: follow Up To Follow Up To Annual1 deficiency
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End-of-Day Check
“1901.C.: Based on record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that the entire center and play yard were checked after the last child departed to ensure that no child was left unattended at the center on 10/1/2025 and 10/2/2025. This could not be corrected.”
Sep 11, 2025: follow Up To Annual10 deficiencies
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Child to Staff Ratio
“1711.A.B.D.E.: Based on observation at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the required child-to-staff ratio for children was met for the following ages: 12 children, aged 1-year-old to 4-years-old, with 1 staff, S2. The required child-to-staff ratio for children of this age is 7 children per 1 staff person. One additional staff person was needed at all times. Ratio was corrected when S5 arrived at 11:08 a.m.”
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Supervision Participation
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“1713.E.: Based on observation at 10:45 a.m., while supervising a group of children, S2 and S3 failed to devote their time to supervision of the children, meeting the needs of the children, and participating with the children in their activities. The Specialist observed S2 sitting on the playground with her cellphone in hand and on speaker while supervising 12 children, aged 1 to 4 years old, and S3 facetiming on her cellphone while supervising 3 children, aged infant to 1 year old. S2 and S3 both corrected by closing their cellphones.”
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Orientation Training
“1723.B.: Based on record review at 12 p.m., S1 failed to ensure S2 completed the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center on 4/14/2025. S2 completed the training on 5/6/2025.”
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Continuing Education Training
“1721.A.-C.: Based on record review at 1 p.m., S1 failed to ensure 4 of 4 staff, S1, S3, S5, and S6 obtained a minimum of 12 clock hours of training annually. S1 needed an additional 5 hours, S3 an additional 10.50 hours, S5 an additional 3.50 hours, and S6 all 12 hours.”
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
“1723.F.: Based on observation and record review at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure S2 had a current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 calendar days from the date of hire on 4/9/2025, and prior to assuming sole responsibility for 12 children, aged 1 to 4 years old. A date for the training was not scheduled during the inspection.”
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End-of-Day Check
“1901.C.: Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to ensure S3 documented that the entire center and play yard were checked after the last child departed to ensure that no child was left unattended at the center on 8/25/2025, 8/27/2025, and 8/28/2025.”
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Strings and Cords
“1901.M.: Based on observation at 11 a.m., S1 failed to ensure strings and cords were inaccessible to children under age 4. The Specialist observed a speaker and a radio cord were accessible to 9 children, aged 1 to 3 years old, in S2’s classroom. S2 corrected during the inspection.”
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Outdoor - Enclosed
“1903.E.5.: Based on observation at 10:50 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor play space was enclosed with a permanent fence or other permanent barrier. The Specialist observed that the playground’s wooden fence had an opening where it unscrewed from the top of the metal fence post. This was not corrected during the inspection.”
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Apparatus or Equipment
“1907.A.1.: Based on observation at 11 a.m., S3 failed to ensure the manufacturer’s restraint device was used while C1 (Infant) was in a floor bouncer and C2 (Infant) was in a floor rocker. S3 corrected during the inspection.”
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Infants - Car Seats
“1909.D.: Based on observation at 10:55 a.m., S2 failed to have a written authorization from a physician available for C1 (5-months-old) to sleep in a floor bouncer. S2 corrected and placed C1 in the crib.”
Jun 12, 2025: annual Inspection2 deficiencies
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
“1723.A.B.: Based on record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S1 and S4 failed to have current certification. A class has been scheduled for 6/13/2025.”
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Pediatric First Aid
“1723.C.: Based on record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 5 staff on the premises and accessible to children had current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S1 and S4 failed to have current certification. A class has been scheduled for 6/13/2025.”
Jun 5, 2024: annual Inspection5 deficiencies
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Independent Contractors Records
The inspectors’ words, 93 words
“1717.A.: Based on record review at 3 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors, O1-O5, that included the following: - An information form that list the person’s name, address, and phone number for O3 and O4;- A phone number for O2 and O5; - List of duties performed while at the center for O1-O5; and - Documentation of CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes or documentation of the adult staff member not counted in child to staff ratios who accompanied the contractor at all times for O2-O4.”
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Orientation Training
“1719.B.: Based on record review at 12 p.m., S1 lacked documentation that 1 of 1 staff, S6, received the DCFS Mandated Reporter Training within seven days of the first day present at the center on 4/4/2024. S6 completed the training on 4/19/2024.”
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Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training
“1727.A.B.: Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 lacked documentation that 1 of 6 staff, S5, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS annually in 2023.”
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CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors
“1807.C.: Based on record review at 3 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department or the paid, adult staff member not otherwise counted in child to staff ratios who accompanied O2 on 5/13/2024 and 6/3/2024; O3 on 5/2/2024, 5/6/2024-5/7/2024, 5/9/2024, 5/16/2024, 5/20/2024-5/21/2024, 5/28/2024, 5/31/2024, and 6/3/2024-6/4/2024; and O4 on 5/23/2024, 5/30/2024, and 6/5/2024.”
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End-of-Day Check
“1901.C.: Based on record review at 1 p.m., S1 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 on the following dates: 8/10/2023-8/11/2023, 8/14/2023, 10/27/2023, 11/20/2023-11/21/2023, 12/8/2023, 1/12/2024, 1/22/2024, and 3/28/2024.”
Mar 20, 2024: follow Up To Annual8 deficiencies
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Orientation Training
“Based on record review at 12 p.m., S1 lacked documentation that 1 of 8 staff, S3, received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S3 failed to complete and have documentation for verification of the DCFS Mandated Reporter Training. S3 was providing sole responsibility for children.”
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
“Based on record review at 12 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 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. S4, DOH: 7/12/2021, failed to have the current certification. A class has not yet been scheduled.”
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Pediatric First Aid
“Based on record review at 12 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 4 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S4, DOH: 7/12/2021, failed to have the current certification. A class has not yet been scheduled.”
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
“Based on record review at 12 p.m., S3, DOH: 3/4/2024, 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 2 children, 8-months-to-1-year-old.”
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Medication Management Training
“Based on record review at 12 p.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration, whether the early learning center administers medication or not. 1 of 8 staff, S2, had current certification. A class has not yet been scheduled.”
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Cribs Free of Toys and Other Soft or Loose Bedding
“Based on observations at 11:15 a.m., the center’s cribs failed to be free of toys or other soft or loose bedding (including comforters, blankets, sheets, bumper pads, pillows, stuffed animals and wedges) while the child was in the crib. Specialist observed 3 infants sleeping in cribs, all with loose blankets and one with a bobby pillow.”
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Infants - Positioning Devices
“Based on observations at 11:15 a.m., written authorization from a physician failed to be available for 1 of 4 infants, C2, to use a positioning device. Specialist observed C2 sleeping in a crib while propped up on a Boppy Pillow. S1 corrected and removed the pillow prior to Specialist leaving the classroom.”
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Infants - Car Seats
“Based on observations at 11:15 a.m., written authorization from a physician failed to be available for 1 of 4 infants, C1, as required for infant to sleep in a car seat or other similar device. Specialist observed C1 asleep in a rocker seat. S1 corrected and moved C1 to a crib prior to Specialist leaving the classroom.”
Jun 9, 2023: annual Inspection6 deficiencies
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Child Records and Cumulative Files
“1515.A.1.: Based on record review at 10 a.m., 2 of 11 (C8, three-years-old and C11, infant) children’s records reviewed failed to contain a Child’s Information Form. C8 has been enrolled since 10/13/2022 and C11 since 6/5/2023. S1 corrected.”
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Emergency Medical Treatment
“1515.A.2.: Based on record review at 10 a.m., 2 of 11 (C8, three-years-old and C11, infant) children’s records failed to include a signed and dated parental authorization to secure emergency medical treatment. C8 has been enrolled since 10/13/2022 and C11 since 6/5/2023. S1 corrected.”
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Child to Staff Ratio
The inspectors’ words, 126 words
“1711.A.B.D.&G.: Based on observation at 10:28 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children. Specialist observed S3 walk into the hallway and S2 was standing in between two classrooms with 3, one-to-two-year-old children, and 10, three-to-four-year-old children. The required child-to-staff ratio for this age is 7 children per 1 staff person. S2 and S3 were both required to meet ratio at all times. Based on observation at 11:05 a.m. and 11:10 a.m., Specialist observed S2 walk down the hallway to escort a child to the restroom leaving S3 in the classroom with 12, one-to-four-year-old children. The required child-to-staff ratio for this age is 7 children per 1 staff person. S2 and S3 were both required to meet ratio at all times.”
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Supervision
“1713.A.B.&C.: Based on observation at 11:17 a.m., a child was not under supervision at all times. C6, three-years-old, ran down the hallway to the restroom without staff knowing. Specialist alerted S1 and she accompanied C6 at the restroom.”
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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 10 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for S6, prior to being present at the center or performing services. Specialist reviewed the staff attendance record and observed S6 was present on 6/5/2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., 6/6/2023, from 10:22 a.m. to 5:33 p.m., 6/7/2023, from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.”
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End-of-Day Check
“1901.C.: Based on record review at 9:45 a.m., the end of day check failed to include the signature of the staff who conducted the visual check on 6/6/2023 and the date, time, and signature of the staff the staff who conducted the visual check on 6/8/2023.”
All 13 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Oct 13, 2025 | Follow Up To Follow Up To Annual | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Follow Up To Annual | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Annual Inspection | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Follow Up To Annual | No deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Annual Inspection | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Follow Up To Annual | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jun 9, 2023 | Annual Inspection | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Follow-Up to Follow-Up | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Follow-Up to Annual Survey | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| May 17, 2022 | Annual Survey | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Follow-Up to Compliance | No deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Oct 21, 2021 | Follow-Up to Compliance | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Compliance | 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: Proficient, with a site score of 5.02.
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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| Brilliant Minds Academy 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
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.