Ochsner Early Learning Center

Child to Staff Ratio

“1711.A.B.D.E. Based on observations at 9:42 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for mixed age groups. The Specialist observed S16 caring for 9 children, ages one to two-years-old. The required ratio for one-year-old children is 7 children per 1 staff person. One additional staff was needed to meet ratio. Ratio was met at 9:43 a.m. when S16 moved the one-year-old with S15 and S41.”

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

Emergency Medication Plan and Records

“1917.K. Based on record review at 3:00 p.m., S1 failed to have the written Emergency Medication Plan of Action updated as changes occur or at least every six months for C11, age 3-years old, C12, age 4-years old, and C13, age 3-years-old. The Specialist observed the last updated form for C11 was completed on 10/28/2025. C12’s last updated form was completed on 10/24/2025. C13’s last updated form was completed on 10/24/2025.”

Rule 1917.K.

Tornado Drills

“1921.E. Based on record review at 2:50 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of tornado drill that was conducted at least once per month during the month of May 2026.”

Rule 1921.E.

Supervision

“1713.C. Based on observation on 10/1/2024 at 1:30 p.m., while completing the census of the center, S27 failed to know the number of children and the ages of the children in her classroom. While completing the census of the center on 10/02/2024, S27 failed know the number of children she was supervising in the outdoor play area.”

Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

Supervision Participation

“1713.E. Based on observation on 10/1/2024 at 1:30 p.m., while supervising a group of children, childcare staff did not devote their time to supervision of the children, meeting the needs of the children, and in participation with the children in their activities. The specialists observed S27 on her cellular phone while supervising 17 two-year-old children during naptime. This was corrected at approximately 1:31 p.m.”

Rule 1713.E.&F.

Staff Records and Personnel Files

“1715.A.1. Based on observation/record review on 10/1/2024 at 1:20 p.m., S1 failed to have an application/staff information form to include name, date of birth, home address and phone number, training, work experience, educational background, hire date and first day onsite working with children for S39.”

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

CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff

“1807.B. Based on record review on 10/1/2024 at 1:20 p.m., S1 failed to have a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department, for S39, available on the center’s CCCBC roster at all times for inspection upon request by the department. S2 stated S39 did not have a personnel folder and was not on the centers roster because she was from another center. S39 left premises at 2:29 p.m.”

Rule 1807.B.

Items That Can be Harmful to Children

“1901.J Based on observations on 10/02/2024 at 10:35 a.m., S1 failed to ensure items that can be harmful to children, such cleaning supplies and chemicals were kept in a locked cabinet or other secure place that ensures they are inaccessible to children. While completing the census of the center, the specialists observed Lysol wipes and Lysol aerosol spray on counters in multiple classrooms accessible to children.”

Rule 1901.J.&K.

Food Service and Nutrition - Menu

Rule 1919.A.&B.

Infants Held While Bottle Fed

“1919.H Based on observation on 10/1/2024 at 1:15 p.m., the specialists observed S8 in the 4-7 month old classroom with 2 infants not being held while being bottle-fed. The specialists observed an infant on a Boppy with a propped bottle. The specialists also observed another infant placed on a Boppy holding their bottle. This was corrected at approximately 1:16 p.m.”

Rule 1919.H.