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Little Dreamers Daycare and Learning Center

A license type: III in Ville Platte, Louisiana 70586

713 Tate Cove Rd, Ville Platte, Louisiana 70586. (337) 363-4620.

Louisiana’s own record, on louisianaschools.com

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The short answer

Record last released by Louisiana Department of Education on Oct 27, 2026.

The last 24 months 15 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 46. Last cited Oct 2026. Every month

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 11 inspection visits, the latest on Oct 8, 2026 (Annual Inspection).

Louisiana says deficiencies were cited at 7 of them.

The Department’s file lists 15 deficiencies cited at 6 visits from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 19, 2026, each in its words below.

Source:

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

15 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 46. Last cited Oct 2026. The last 4 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

15 deficiencies by month over the last 4 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOct

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

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.

Oct 8, 2026: annual Inspection4 deficiencies
  • Orientation Training

    “1719.B.: Based on record review at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 3 of 10 staff, S4 (first day present: 8/01/2026), S5 (first day present: 9/16/2026), and S6 (first day present: 9/28/2026) received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center. S4 completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 on 9/01/2026 and the Mandated Reporter training has not been completed. S5 and S6 have not completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 nor the Mandated Reporter training.”

    Rule 1719.A.-C.

  • CPR and First Aid Certifications

    “1723.A.&B.: Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 7 staff, on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S4 failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 10/10/2026.”

    Rule 1723.A.&B.

  • Pediatric First Aid

    “1723.C: Based on record review at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 7 staff on the premises and accessible to children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S4 failed to have the current certification. A class has been scheduled for 10/10/2026.”

    Rule 1723.C.

  • Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

    “1727.A.: Based on record review at 10:45 p.m., S1 failed to ensure all 10 of 10 staff completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS between 6/01/2026 to 8/31/2026.”

    Rule 1727.A.-C.

Apr 30, 2026: follow Up To Annual4 deficiencies
  • Daily Attendance Records - Children

    “1507.A.1.: Based on record review at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the children’s daily attendance record included the first and last name of the child, the departure time of each child and the name of whom the child was released to on 1/13/2026-1/14/2026, 2/09/2026-2/13/2026, 3/03/2026-3/06/2026, 4/07/2026-4/08/2026, and 4/23/2026.”

    Rule 1507.A.

  • CPR and First Aid Certifications

    “1723.A.&B.: Based on observation/record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 9 staff, on the premises and accessible to the children had current certification in CPR and first aid certifications through training approved by the Department. S2 CPR certification expired 3/30/2026. No class is scheduled for S2.”

    Rule 1723.A.&B.

  • Pediatric First Aid

    “1723.C.: Based on observation/record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 9 staff, on the premises and accessible to the children had current certification in pediatric first aid certifications through training approved by the Department. S2 pediatric first aid certification expired 3/30/2026. No class is scheduled for S2.”

    Rule 1723.C.

  • Medication Management Training

    “1725.B.: Based on record review at 11:45, S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. S1’s medication administration expired on 3/30/2026. S5 is the only staff trained in medication administration.”

    Rule 1725.A.-C.

Oct 14, 2025: annual Inspection2 deficiencies
  • Health Services - Observation

    “1915.A.: Based on record review/interviews, at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to provide an explanation from parent and/or child when a possible bruise or injury was observed on a child upon arrival to the center from 7/14/2025 until 10/14/2025.”

    Rule 1915.A.

  • Tornado Drills

    “1921.E.: Based on record review at 1:00 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.”

    Rule 1921.E.

Mar 18, 2025: follow Up To Annual1 deficiency
  • Orientation Training

    “1719.B.-C.: Based on record review at 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation for S8 (DOH: 1/06/2025) LDE Key Training Module 1 was completed within 7 days and the LDE Key Training Modules 2-3 were completed within 30 days of first day present at the center on 1/06/2025. S1 stated S8 completed the trainings but did not print them off of desktop computer away from the center.”

    Rule 1719.A.-C.

Nov 14, 2024: annual Inspection1 deficiency
  • Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

    “Based on record review at 1:15 p.m., S1 lacked documentation that 7 of 8 staff, completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS..”

    Rule 1727.A.-C.

Nov 13, 2023: annual Inspection3 deficiencies
  • Medication - As Needed Authorization

    “1917I Based on record review at 100 pm S5 failed to have authorization for prescription medication updated as necessary or at least every six months for administering as neededemergency medication and any applicable special instructions by the parents Last authorization is dated 5032022 for C1”

    Rule 1917.I.

  • Non-vehicular Excursions - Parental Authorization

    “2109A Based on record review and interview at 130 pm S5 failed to obtain written parental authorization for all nonvehicular excursions for the year”

    Rule 2109.A.

  • Non-vehicular Excursions - Records

    “2109B Based on record review and interviews at S5 failed to maintain a record of all nonvehicular excursion activities”

    Rule 2109.B.

All 11 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 8, 2026Annual InspectionDeficiencies were cited on this date
Jun 23, 2026Follow Up To AnnualNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Apr 30, 2026Follow Up To AnnualDeficiencies were cited on this date
Oct 14, 2025Annual InspectionDeficiencies were cited on this date
Jul 11, 2025Follow Up To ComplianceNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Mar 18, 2025Follow Up To AnnualDeficiencies were cited on this date
Nov 14, 2024Annual InspectionDeficiencies were cited on this date
Nov 13, 2023Annual InspectionDeficiencies were cited on this date
Aug 24, 2023Partial InspectionNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Nov 17, 2022Annual SurveyNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Oct 6, 2021Onsite Full Insp & MeasurementDeficiencies 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).
Source:

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 5.78.
Source:

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.
Source:

Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana School Finder, inspection visits. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

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Little Dreamers Daycare and Learning Center This child care providerNot 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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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

From the provider

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Replies

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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