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Little Starrs Center 2

A license type: III in La Place, Louisiana 70068

1708 Carrollwood Dr, La Place, Louisiana 70068. (985) 652-2221.

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The short answer

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

The last 24 months 28 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 46. Last cited May 2026. Every month

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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 Aug 12, 2026 (Follow Up To Annual).

Louisiana says deficiencies were cited at 8 of them.

The Department’s file lists 28 deficiencies cited at 8 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

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

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

May 27, 2026: annual Inspection2 deficiencies
  • Daily Attendance Records - Children

    “1507.A.1. Based on record review on at 2:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the daily attendance log for children included the name of the person to whom the children were released on the following days: - 11 of 127 children on 05/18/2026; - 11 of 106 children on 05/19/2026; - 15 of 111 children on 05/20/2026.”

    Rule 1507.A.

  • Orientation Training

    “1719.A. Based on record review on 05/27/2026 at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S16 received center-specific orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center. S16’s first day present at the center was 04/27/2026.”

    Rule 1719.A.-C.

Mar 31, 2026: complaint Inspection3 deficiencies
  • Daily Attendance Records - Independent Contractors

    “1507.C: The independent contractors daily attendance record failed to accurately reflect O1 on premises as observed by the Specialists during the licensing visit as O1 did not sign in or out on the attendance log.”

    Rule 1507.C. From a complaint.

  • CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors

    “1807:C: based on record review and observation, determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department was not obtained for O1 prior to the person being present at the center or performing services. S1 failed to have documentation of the paid, adult staff member not otherwise counted in child to staff ratios who accompanied O1 at all times while on the center premises. The Specialists observed O1 on premises during the licensing visit. O1 left premises at approximately 11:30 a.m.”

    Rule 1807.C. From a complaint.

  • Eating Practices

    “1907-B.-3: Feeding tables were used at mealtimes and children’s feet were not able to rest comfortably on a foot rest. The Specialists observed 6 one-year-old children at the feeding table that had no foot rest to rest their feet.”

    Rule 1907-B.1.-4. From a complaint.

Dec 15, 2025: follow Up To Incident5 deficiencies
  • Child to Staff Ratio

    “1711.A.&B.&D.&E.: Based on observations at 9:00 am, S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following age: 4-8 month-olds to 1 year-old. The Specialist observed eight, 4-8 month-olds with S6. The required ratio for children of this age is 5 children per 1 staff member. The Specialist observed ten, 1-year-olds with S4. The required ratio for children of this age is 7 children per 1 staff member.”

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

  • Supervision

    “1713.A.&B.&C.: Based on observations, at 9:00 a.m., S2 failed to supervise children at all times in the center. S2 opened the front entrance door and proceeded into the center to retrieve S1. The Specialist observed C1, three-years-old sitting in a chair, in the front office alone, with the door closed. C1 was unsupervised for approximately 15 minutes.”

    Rule 1713.A.&B.&C.

  • Independent Contractors Records

    “1717.A.: Based on Record Review at 9:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors that include the person’s name, address, phone number, and list of duties performed while at the center. The Specialist observed the visitor’s log with O1 and O2 signed into the center on 11/15/2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The center did not have the following documentation on file: CCCBC, copy of identification, or the staff member’s name that accompanied the contractor at all times.”

    Rule 1717.A.

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

    “1807.B.: Based on Record Review/Interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the Department for each staff member and shall have documentation of said determination available on the center’s CCCBC roster at all times for inspection upon request by the Department. S1 did not have S7’s and S11’s CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes available on the center’s CCCBC roster.”

    Rule 1807.B.

  • Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

    “1811.A&B.: Based on Record Review/Interview at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to obtain documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility (CCCBC) for staff members, prior to being present in the childcare facility. Documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility was not conducted for S7 (First day present: 11-3-2025), and S11( First day present: 5-19-2025) prior to being present in the childcare facility.”

    Rule 1811.A.&B.

Oct 15, 2025: incident Inspection2 deficiencies
  • Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

    The inspectors’ words, 120 words

    “1103.A.4.5.C.1.2.: Based on record review and interviews at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to notify the Department and DCFS within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 09/25/2025, O1 notified S9 that C1, Three-years-old, stated S9 bent his finger back in class. S9 did not report the allegation to S1. On 10/01/2025, O1 told S1 during pick-up that C1 had alleged that S9 bent his finger back in class again on 9/30/2025. S1 spoke to S9 and S9 stated she has never bent C1’s finger back, but told her that O1 mentioned it to her once before on 09/25/2025. S1 filed the Critical Incident Report on 10/1/2025 following O1s notification of the incidents. Specialist was unable to validate the allegations.”

    Rule 1103.A.-C.

  • Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

    “1811.A.B.: Based on record review and interviews at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for S5. The Specialists observed S5 in the classroom with (9) 1-year olds. S5s CCCBC showed In Progress, and had not yet received an eligible status in the CCCBC system prior to being present in the childcare facility. S5 left the center prior to the Specialist departure.”

    Rule 1811.A.&B.

Sep 30, 2025: incident Inspection1 deficiency
  • Critical Incidents and Required Notifications

    The inspectors’ words, 119 words

    “1103.A.5.C.2.: Based on record review and interviews at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to notify Child Welfare within 24 hours of the following critical incident: On 09/17/2025, S17 called S1 and stated she quit because S16 hit a child. S17 did not know the date, time, or the name of the child it was that S16 supposedly hit. S17 did not observe S16 hit the child, however, she informed S1 that S16 told her she whipped a child in the hallway. S17 stated to S1 that it could have happened on 09/15/2025, however, S17 was not present at the center on that day. S1 reported the incident to Child Welfare on 09/30/2025. The Specialist was unable to validate the allegation.”

    Rule 1103.A.-C.

Apr 16, 2025: complaint Inspection8 deficiencies
  • Electronic Devices Policy

    “1509.A.9.: Electronic Devices Policy- Based on observations/interviews on at 9:30 a.m., S4 failed to follow the Electronic Devices Policy. The Specialist observed television programming displayed and being watched by children in a one-year-old classroom.”

    Rule 1509.A.9. From a complaint.

  • Staff Records and Personnel Files

    “1715.A.1.3.: Staff Records and Personnel Files: Based on record review at 10:00am, S2 failed to have a personnel file for S13, which include an application or staff information form containing the following information: name, date of birth, home address and phone number, training, work experience, educational background, hire date and first day onsite working with children or Upon termination or resignation of employment, the last date of employment and reason for leaving.”

    Rule 1715.A.1,3.&4. From a complaint.

  • Orientation Training

    “1719:A C Based on record review at 10:00 am, S2 failed to have documentation that S13 completed LDE Key Training Modules 1, 2, 3 and DCFS online mandated reporter training within 7 days of the first day present at the center S14s hire date was 4/7/2025. DCFS mandated reporter training was not completed for S14.”

    Rule 1719.A.-C. From a complaint.

  • CPR and First Aid Certifications

    “1723.A.B.: Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S2 failed to provide documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR and Adult CPR through training approved by the department. The Specialist observed 2 out of 14 staff did not have CPR training. S13 and S14 did not have CPR training.”

    Rule 1723.A.&B. From a complaint.

  • Pediatric First Aid

    “1723. C.: Pediatric First Aid: Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid training approved by the department. The Specialist observed 2 out of 14 staff did not have Pediatric First Aid. S13, and S14 did not have the required Pediatric First Aid training.”

    Rule 1723.C. From a complaint.

  • Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

    “1727.A. Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. The Specialist observed that 6 out of 14 staff had Mandated Reporter training. S3,S7, S8, S10, S11, S13 and S14 did not have Mandated Reporter training.”

    Rule 1727.A.-C. From a complaint.

  • Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility

    “1811.A.: Based on Record Review at 12:30 p.m., S2 failed to ensure documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility (CCCBC) was conducted. The Specialist observed 4 out of 14 staff did not have CCCBC eligibility conducted. S3 (DOH 3/31/2025), S8 (DOH 3/31/2025 ), S10 (DOH 3/11/2025 ), S11(DOH 3/25/2025 ), and S14 (DOH 4/7/2025) worked on the center premises without a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility.”

    Rule 1811.A.&B. From a complaint.

  • Infants Placed on Backs for Sleeping

    “1909.B.: Infants Placed on Backs for Sleeping: Based on observation/interview at 9:45am, S4 failed to provide written authorization from a physician for infants as required, for an infant to sleep in a different sleeping position. The Specialist observed one infant, C1 (5 Months) sleeping in a crib on his stomach.”

    Rule 1909.B. From a complaint.

Dec 16, 2024: follow Up To Compliance2 deficiencies
  • Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners

    “1507.B.: Daily Attendance Records - Staff and Owners: Based on observations/record review on 12/16/2024, at 12:00 p.m, the Specialist observed, S1 failed to maintain accurate and complete records of sign in/ sign out attendance for the Director, S12. S12 has not signed in or out since 11/18/2024.”

    Rule 1507.B.

  • Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

    “1727.A. Based on record review at 12:20 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. The Specialist observed that 5 out of 10 staff had Mandated Reporter training. S5,S6,S7,S8 and S9 did not have Mandated Reporter training.”

    Rule 1727.A.-C.

Nov 18, 2024: compliance5 deficiencies
  • CPR and First Aid Certifications

    “1723.A.B.: Based on observations/record review/interview at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR and Adult CPR through training approved by the department. The Specialist observed that 10 out of 14 staff had CPR training. S6, S12, S13 and S14 did not have CPR training.”

    Rule 1723.A.&B.

  • Pediatric First Aid

    “1723.C Based on record review at 1:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide 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. The Specialist observed that 10 out of 14 staff had CPR training. S6, S12, S13 and S14 did not have CPR training.”

    Rule 1723.C.

  • Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training

    “1727.A. Based on record review at 1:20 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that all staff completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. The Specialist observed that 10 out of 14 staff had Mandated Reporter training. S6,S8,S13 and S14 did not have Mandated Reporter training.”

    Rule 1727.A.-C.

  • Infants Placed on Backs for Sleeping

    “1909.B.: Based on observations/interviews on 11/18/2024 at 10:50 am, S6 failed to ensure infants were placed on their back for sleeping. The Specialist observed C1, four-month-old, asleep on her stomach inside of the crib. The Specialist informed S1 all infants should be placed on their backs when sleeping inside of the crib.”

    Rule 1909.B.

  • Bottled Formula/Breast Milk Properly Labeled

    “1919.J. Based on observations/interviews on 11/18/2024 at 10:50 am, S6 failed to have bottle formula/breast milk for infants labeled with the child’s name. The Specialist observed 3 of 4 infants without labeled bottles. The Specialist informed S1 that bottles should be labeled for all children.”

    Rule 1919.J.

All 11 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Aug 12, 2026Follow Up To AnnualNo deficiencies were cited on this date
May 27, 2026Annual InspectionDeficiencies were cited on this date
Mar 31, 2026Complaint InspectionDeficiencies were cited on this date
Dec 15, 2025Follow Up To IncidentDeficiencies were cited on this date
Oct 15, 2025Incident InspectionDeficiencies were cited on this date
Sep 30, 2025Incident InspectionDeficiencies were cited on this date
Jun 24, 2025Annual InspectionNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Apr 16, 2025Complaint InspectionDeficiencies were cited on this date
Jan 27, 2025Follow Up To ComplianceNo deficiencies were cited on this date
Dec 16, 2024Follow Up To ComplianceDeficiencies were cited on this date
Nov 18, 2024ComplianceDeficiencies 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 5.40.
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 Starrs Center 2 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.

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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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