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La Petite Learning Center

A license type: III in Port Allen, Louisiana 70767

3146 Lobdell Hwy, Port Allen, Louisiana 70767. (225) 256-1614.

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 8 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 46. Last cited Mar 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 12 inspection visits, the latest on May 7, 2026 (Follow Up To Complaint).

Louisiana says deficiencies were cited at 4 of them.

The Department’s file lists 8 deficiencies cited at 2 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

8 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 46. Last cited Mar 2026. The last 4 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

8 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.

Mar 31, 2026: follow Up To Complaint7 deficiencies
  • Daily Attendance Records - Independent Contractors

    The inspectors’ words, 105 words

    “1507.C.:Based on record review at 1:30 pm. p.m., S1 failed to maintain accurate and complete records of attendance for independent contractors to include arrival and departure times and name of staff member that accompanied contractor. The Specialist observed O1 was present in the center on 3/2/2026, 3/5/2026, 3/9/2026 3/19/2026/, 3/27/2026, and 3/30/2026; O2 on 3/3/2026, 3/18/20226, 3/19/2026; O3 on 3/3/2026, 3/5/2026, 3/6/2026/ 3/10/2026, 3/12/2026, 3/24/2026, 3/31/2026; O4 on 3/4/2026; O5 on 3/13/2026, 3/20/2026; O6 on 3/17/2026; O7 on 3/24/2026; O8 on 3/24/2026; O9 on 3/27/2026 and 3/30/2026, working with children. The attendance log did not reflect that the contractors were accompanied by a staff member.”

    Rule 1507.C. From a complaint.

  • Independent Contractors Records

    “1717.A.: Based on record review at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors, O1, O2, O3, O4, O5, O6, O7, O8, and O9, that included the person’s name, address, phone number, and a list of duties performed while at the center. Documentation CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department. The Specialist did not observe file documentation, nor documentation of the signature of both the contractor and accompanying staff member while being present at the center.”

    Rule 1717.A. From a complaint.

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

    The inspectors’ words, 114 words

    “1807.B: Based on the record review at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for childcare purposes from the Department for child-care purposes for each volunteer, staff member, or employee of any kind and shall have documentation of said determination available on the center’s CCCBC roster at all times for inspection upon request by the Department. The Specialist observed O1 was present in the center on 3/2/2026, 3/5/2026, 3/9/2026 3/19/2026/, 3/27/2026, and 3/30/2026; O2 on 3/3/2026, 3/18/20226, 3/19/2026; O3 on 3/3/2026, 3/5/2026, 3/6/2026/ 3/10/2026, 3/12/2026, 3/24/2026, 3/31/2026; O4 on 3/4/2026; O5 on 3/13/2026, 3/20/2026; O6 on 3/17/2026; O7 on 3/24/2026; O8 on 3/24/2026; O9 on 3/27/2026 and 3/30/2026,working with children.”

    Rule 1807.B. From a complaint.

  • Biocontaminants

    “1901.S.: Based on the record at 12 p.m., S1 failed to properly dispose of all biocontaminants to safeguard against the spread of infectious disease. The Specialist observed three open trash bags containing diapers, used baby wipes, and food on the playground, and not in a closed garbage receptacle.”

    Rule 1901.S. From a complaint.

  • Free of Hazards

    “1903.C.: Based on observation, at 12 p.m., S1 failed to keep the indoor and outdoor areas hazard-free. The Specialist observed a shed panel piece between a broken storage bin on the playground and a mop and bucket with water in the hallway, both accessible to children.”

    Rule 1903.C. From a complaint.

  • Outdoor - Enclosed

    “1903.E.5.: Based on observation at 11:45 a.m. S1 failed to have an outdoor play space that had a fence enclosure with a permanent fence or other permanent barrier in a manner that protects children from traffic hazards, prevents children from leaving the premises without proper supervision, and prevents contact with animals or unauthorized persons. The Specialist observed the fence on the playground was broken at the top and partially opened.”

    Rule 1903.E.5. From a complaint.

  • Health Services - Observation

    “1915.A.: Based on record review and interview at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of observations being documented when something is observed, noted on children upon arrival to the center. Results, including an explanation from the parent and/or child, were not documented. The Specialist observed daily observations had not been completed by S6 for the following dates: 3-26-2026, 3-27-2026, 3-30-2026, and 3-31-2026. S7 had not completed observations for 3-31-2026. S6 and S7 stated they had not completed observations for the dates listed.”

    Rule 1915.A. From a complaint.

Feb 3, 2026: complaint Inspection1 deficiency
  • End-of-Day Check

    “1901.C.: Based on observations on 2/3/2026, S1 failed to ensure the center’s end of day check was completed from 1/15/2026 - 2/2/2026 and includes the date, time of visual check, and signature of the staff conducting the visual check.”

    Rule 1901.C. From a complaint.

All 12 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
May 7, 2026Follow Up To ComplaintNo deficiencies were cited on this date
May 7, 2026Follow Up To ComplaintNo deficiencies were cited on this date
May 7, 2026Follow Up To ComplaintNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Mar 31, 2026Follow Up To ComplaintDeficiencies were cited on this date
Mar 31, 2026Follow Up To ComplaintDeficiencies were cited on this date
Mar 31, 2026Follow Up To ComplaintDeficiencies were cited on this date
Feb 3, 2026Complaint InspectionDeficiencies were cited on this date
Jan 5, 2026ComplianceNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Aug 4, 2025Annual InspectionNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Aug 7, 2024Annual InspectionNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Nov 15, 2023ComplianceNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Aug 23, 2023Annual InspectionNo 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).
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: Excellent, with a site score of 6.31.
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.

1 compared
Place
La Petite 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

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.

Source:

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

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An example nursing home

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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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