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Cenla Christian Childcare Center of Winnfield

A license type: III in Winnfield, Louisiana 71483

1603 E Lafayette St, Winnfield, Louisiana 71483. (318) 209-5014.

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 13 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 46. Last cited Jan 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 13 inspection visits, the latest on Oct 6, 2026 (Annual Inspection).

Louisiana says deficiencies were cited at 6 of them.

The Department’s file lists 13 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

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

13 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.

Jan 5, 2026: follow Up To Compliance1 deficiency
  • Orientation Training

    “Based on observations, record review and interview at 10:15, S1 failed to ensure S4, (first day working 11/7/2025) completed the center-specific orientation and the DCFS Online Mandated Reporter training within seven calendar days of her first day present at the center and prior to assuming sole responsibility for children. These trainings should have been completed by 11/14/2025. S1 stated she will submit This could not be corrected.”

    Rule 1719.A.-C.

Dec 17, 2025: compliance3 deficiencies
  • Orientation Training

    “Based on observations, record review and interviews at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure S4, (first day working 11/7/2025) completed the center-specific orientation and the DCFS Online Mandated Reporter training within seven calendar days of her first day present at the center and prior to assuming sole responsibility for children. These trainings should have been completed by 11/14/2025. This could not be corrected.”

    Rule 1719.A.-C.

  • Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

    “Based on record review and interview at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to ensure an eligible CCCBC from the department was available prior to S4’s first day working on 11/7/2025. The center received S4’s eligible CCCBC from the department on 11/10/2025. This could not be corrected.”

    Rule 1811.A.&B.

  • Termination of Employment and Removal from Center and Premises

    “Based on record review and interview at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to terminate the employment of S9 upon receipt of notice from the department on 12/11/2025, that she was ineligible. S9 was present on 12/11/2025, from 7:24 a.m. – 1:56 p.m., 12/12/2025, from 6:49 a.m. – 12:06 p.m., 12/15/2025, from 7:03 a.m. to 2:13 p.m., and 12/16/2025 from 7:29 a.m. to 9:24 a.m. This could not be corrected.”

    Rule 1819.

Sep 19, 2024: annual Inspection4 deficiencies
  • Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

    “1103.B..C: Based on record review/interviews at approximately 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to immediately notify Emergency Personnel and the Child Welfare within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 9/4/2024, C1 was running and was pushed by C2 resulting in a visible left arm fracture while in care of S5 who had her back turned at the time of the incident. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

    Rule 1103.A.-C.

  • Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

    “1507.B: Based on record review/interviews at approximately 2:15 p.m., the center’s staff daily attendance record failed to accurately reflect persons on the child care premises at any given time as evidenced by S1, S5 and S6 stating that S1 was not present in the center on 9/4/2024 at 2:28 p.m. when C1 sustained a left arm injury. S1’s attendance log identified that she was present in the center from 6:57 a.m. to 5:42 p.m. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

    Rule 1507.B.

  • Supervision

    “1713.A. Based on interviews at approximately 1:30 p.m., children were not under supervision at all times as C1, 3-years-old, sustained a left arm fracture on 9/4/2024, at 2:28 p.m. while S5’s back was turned to him, C2, C4, and C5. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

    Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

  • Medication Management Training

    “1725.A.-C.: Based on record review at approximately 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. S6 has a current certification that expires on 3/26/2026. S1’s certification recently expired 6/13/2024 and there are no other staff with a valid certification. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

    Rule 1725.A.-C.

Apr 15, 2024: follow Up To Annual1 deficiency
  • CPR and First Aid Certifications

    “1723. F.: Based on record review at 11:35 a.m., S1, 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 S3 (DOH: 3/6/2024) solely responsible for five children, (3) five to 10 month-old infants, and (2) one to five-years-old. This could not be corrected prior to the Specialist leaving the center because there was no other staff available. S1 stated S3 is scheduled for training on 4/23/2024.”

    Rule 1723.F.

Jan 8, 2024: compliance2 deficiencies
  • Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

    “1507.B. Based on record review at approximately 11:00 a.m.,t he center’s staff and owner’s daily attendance record failed to accurately reflect persons on the child care premises at any given time as evidenced by S1 stating that S8’s hours from November 2023 could not be viewed because S8 failed to sign out and it altered the working hours. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

    Rule 1507.B.

  • Required Staffing - Director/ Director Designee

    The inspectors’ words, 99 words

    “1707.A.1.2.: Based on record review, the center failed to have a qualified Director who is an on-site full time staff person at the center during the day time hours of operation (prior to 9:00 p.m.) and responsible for planning, managing, and controlling the center’s daily activities, as well as responding to parental concerns and ensuring that minimum licensing requirements are met. S8, Director, attendance hours showed less than 32 hours a week from November of 2023 to 1/8/2023. S8 was not present at the center on the date of the inspection. This could not be corrected during the inspection.”

    Rule 1707.A.1.&2.

Oct 2, 2023: initial Inspection2 deficiencies
  • CPR and First Aid Certifications

    “1723AB Based on record review at approximately 200 pm S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant child and adult CPR through training approved by the department 6 of 8 staff failed to have documentation of this certification This could not be corrected during the inspection”

    Rule 1723.A.&B.

  • Pediatric First Aid

    “1723C Based on record review at approximately 200 pm S1 failed to have documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the department 6 of 8 staff failed to have documentation of this certification”

    Rule 1723.C.

All 13 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 6, 2026Annual InspectionNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Mar 20, 2026Partial InspectionNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Mar 16, 2026Follow Up To ComplianceNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Jan 5, 2026Follow Up To ComplianceDeficiencies were cited on this date
Dec 17, 2025ComplianceDeficiencies were cited on this date
Oct 10, 2025Annual InspectionNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Apr 14, 2025ComplianceNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Dec 5, 2024Follow Up To AnnualNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Sep 19, 2024Annual InspectionDeficiencies were cited on this date
Jun 4, 2024Follow Up To ComplianceNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Apr 15, 2024Follow Up To AnnualDeficiencies were cited on this date
Jan 8, 2024ComplianceDeficiencies were cited on this date
Oct 2, 2023Initial InspectionDeficiencies 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 5.51.
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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Cenla Christian Childcare Center of Winnfield 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

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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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