New Orleans Smiles Creative Scholars
A license type: III in Marrero, Louisiana 70072
4900 4th St, Marrero, Louisiana 70072. (504) 292-0611.
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The short answer
Record last released by Louisiana Department of Education on Oct 27, 2026.
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 5 inspection visits, the latest on Aug 13, 2026 (On-Site Technical Assistance).
Louisiana says deficiencies were cited at 2 of them.
The Department’s file lists 55 deficiencies cited at 4 visits from Jan 1, 2023 to Oct 19, 2026, each in its words below.
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
55 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 46. Last cited May 2026. The last 4 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2023 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
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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.
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 6, 2026: follow Up To Annual4 deficiencies
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Required Staffing - Director/ Director Designee
The inspectors’ words, 98 words
“1707.A.1.&2 Based on record review at 2:25 p.m. S1 failed to ensure a director is an on-site full time employee of the licensed location and there was an on-site full time (32 hours weekly) qualified Director or Director Designee given responsibility 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. Staff attendance logs indicated that S1 worked 14.5 hours for the week of 4/20/2026. S1 worked 14 hours for the week of 4/27/2027. S1 has not been present during the week of 5/4/2026.”
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Orientation Training
The inspectors’ words, 94 words
“1719.A.B.&C Based on record review at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S5 (first day present 4/8/2026) received center-specific orientation, completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter training. S2 (first day present 5/4/2026) failed to have documentation that center-specific orientation and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training was completed prior to having sole responsibility of children. The Specialist observed S2 observed caring for 4 children, ages 1-3-years-old, upon arrival at 1:00 p.m. S3 corrected this at 2:30 p.m., by combining both classes present at the center.”
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Medication Management Training
“1725.B. Based on record review at 2:20 p.m. S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. S3 failed to have documentation on site or electronically.”
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Evacuation Pack
“1921.C. Based on observations at 2:15 p.m. S1 failed to have a completed evacuation pack to include: a list of area emergency phone numbers, a list of emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children, an emergency pick up form, hand sanitizer, a battery powered flashlight and radio and batteries, food for children under the age of 4, including infant food and formula, disposable cups and bottled water.”
Apr 8, 2026: follow Up To Annual23 deficiencies
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Child Abuse and Neglect Policy
“1509.A.1. Based on record review at 12:30 p.m. S1 failed to provide a policy requiring all center staff and owners (mandated reporters) to report any allegation or suspicion of abuse or neglect of a child to the Louisiana Child Protection Statewide Hotline 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437).”
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Computer Practices Policy
“1509.A.10. Based on record review at 12:30 p.m. S1 failed to have a written Computer Practices Policy that requires computers that allow internet access by children to be equipped with monitoring or filtering software that limits access by children to inappropriate web sites, e-mail, and instant messaging.”
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Programs, Movies and Video Games Policy
The inspectors’ words, 151 words
“1509.A.11. Based on observations at 12:30 p.m . S1 failed to have a Programs, Movies and Video Games Policy requiring: Programs, movies, and video games with violent or adult content, including but not limited to soap operas, television news, and sports programs aimed at audiences other than children, shall not be permitted in the presence of children. All television, video, DVD, or other programming shall be suitable for the youngest child present. PG programming or its television equivalent shall not be shown to children under age 5. PG programming shall only be viewed by children age 5 and above and shall require written parental authorization. Any programming with a rating more restrictive than PG is prohibited. All video games shall be suitable for the youngest child with access to the games. E10+ rated games shall be permitted for children ages 10 years and older. T and M rated games are prohibited.”
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Complaint Policy
“1509.A.5. Based on record review at 12:30 p.m. S1 failed to have a policy/procedure to advise Parents of the licensing authority of the Licensing Division along with the current telephone number and email address. Parents shall also be advised that they may call or write the department should they have significant, unresolved licensing complaints.”
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Parental Involvement Policy
“1509.A.7. Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 1:30 p.m. S1 failed to have a policy offering Parents a minimum of two opportunities for involvement each year, which may include but are not limited to, an open house, parent education session, parent and staff conference, family pot luck dinner, holiday party or parent or grandparent’s day.”
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Behavior Management Policy - Time Out
“1509.A.8.c. Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 1:30 p.m. S1 failed to have a Time Out policy as part of their Behavior Management Policy that clearly states ALL Time Out procedures that are used and all that are prohibited.”
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Behavior management policy - Steps for addressing behaviors
“1509.A.8.d. Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 1:30 p.m. S1 failed to establish steps for addressing behaviors identified by the site as dangerous and/or out of control behaviors.”
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Electronic Devices Policy
“1509.A.9. Based on observation at 12:30 p.m. S1 failed to have a written Electronic Devices Policy that provides that all activities involving electronic devices, including but not limited to television, movies, games, videos, computers and hand held electronic devices, are prohibited for children under are two and time allowed for electronic device activities for children ages two and above shall not exceed 2 hours per day, with the exception that television, DVD, or video viewing shall be limited to no more than one hour per day.”
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Physical Activity Procedure
“1511.A.1. Based on observations at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have a written and implemented procedure for physical activity for children under age two and for children age two and older.”
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Sleep/Rest Procedure
“1511.A.2. Based on record review at 12:30 p.m., S1 failed to have a written and implemented procedure for Sleep/Rest for infants, children under age four and for children age four and older.”
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Required Staffing - Director/ Director Designee
“1707.A.1.&2 Based on record review at 12:25 p.m. S1 failed to ensure a director is an on-site full time employee of the licensed location and there was an on-site full time (32 hours weekly) qualified Director or Director Designee given responsibility 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. Staff attendance logs indicated that S1 was not on premises for the dates of 3/23/2026-3/27/2026.”
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Child to Staff Ratio
“1711.A.&B.&D.&E. Based on observation and record review at 11:55 a.m., S1 failed to a have a minimum of 2 child care staff present at an early learning center when more than one child is present. S5 left premises at 11:50 a.m. leaving S3 with the sole responsibility for 5 children ages, 6-month-old to 2-years-old. S4 arrived on premises at 12:00 p.m.”
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Staff Records and Personnel Files
“1715.A.1,3.&4. Based on record review and interview at 1:00 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, first day onsite working with children for S5.”
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Photo Identification
“1715.A.2. Based on record review at 1:05 p.m., S1 failed to have a copy of S5’s state or federal government issued photo identification available for review.”
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Orientation Training
“1719.A.B.&C Based on record review on at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S5 received center-specific orientation, completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter training and LDE Key Training Module 2 and 3 before having sole responsibility of children. The Specialist observed S5 with 2 children ages, 6-months-old to 1-year-old. This was corrected at 11:50 a.m. with S3 putting the children in her class.”
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
“1723.A.&B. Based on record review at 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 2 staff on the premises and accessible to children, have current certification in infant, child, and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S3 and S4 failed to have the current certification. A class is scheduled for 04/24/2026.”
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Pediatric First Aid
“1723.C. Based on record review at 1:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 2 staff on the premises and accessible to children, have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S3 and S4 failed to have the current certification. A class is scheduled for 04/24/2026.”
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
“1723.F Based on record review and observations on 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to ensure S5 (DOH 04/08/2026) had current CPR/PFA certification approved by the Department prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S5 with 2 children ages, 6-months-old to 1-year-old. This was corrected at 11:50 a.m. with S3 putting the children in her class.”
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Medication Management Training
“1725.B. Based on record review at 12:20 p.m. S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. S3 did not have documentation on site or electronically.”
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Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility
“1811.A.1. Based on record review/interview on 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility available for S5 (first day on premises 04/08/2026) while performing services at the center when children are present. S5 was present on 04/08/2026. S5 is in progress. S5 left the premises at 11:50 a.m.”
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Termination of Employment and Removal from Center and Premises
“1819. Based on record review and interview at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to immediately terminate the employment of S2 upon receipt of notice from the department that S2 is ineligible for child care purposes, for an employee, volunteer, and staff member of an early learning center.”
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Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation Planning
The inspectors’ words, 138 words
“1921.A. Based on record review on at 1:45 p.m. S1 failed to provide a written multi-hazard emergency and evacuation plan to protect children in the event of emergencies that addresses the following: any potential disaster related to the area in which the center is located, include procedures for sheltering in place, lockdown and evacuation to a pre-determined site for potential threats to the safety, health and well-being of children in care, include specific procedures for handling infants through two year olds, specific procedures for handling children with special needs, including the evacuation and transportation of children in wheelchairs. S1 did not have the following system in place for: to account for all children, a system, and a back-up system, for contacting parents and authorized third party release caretakers, a system to reunite children and parents following an emergency.”
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Evacuation Pack
“1921.C. Based on observations at 2:15 p.m. S1 failed to have a completed evacuation pack to include: a list of area emergency phone numbers, a list of emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children, an emergency pick up form, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, and tissue, diapers for children who are not toilet trained and plastic bags for diapers, a battery powered flashlight and radio and batteries, food for children under the age of 4, including infant food and formula, disposable cups and bottled water.”
Mar 19, 2026: annual Inspection24 deficiencies
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Child Abuse and Neglect Policy
“1509.A.1. Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 1:30 p.m. S1 failed to provide a policy requiring all center staff and owners (mandated reporters) to report any allegation or suspicion of abuse or neglect of a child to the Louisiana Child Protection Statewide Hotline 1-855-4LA-KIDS (1-855-452-5437).”
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Computer Practices Policy
“1509.A.10. Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 1:30 p.m. S1 failed to have a written Computer Practices Policy that requires computers that allow internet access by children to be equipped with monitoring or filtering software that limits access by children to inappropriate web sites, e-mail, and instant messaging.”
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Programs, Movies and Video Games Policy
The inspectors’ words, 153 words
“1509.A.11. Based on observations on 03/18/2026 at 1:350 p.m . S1 failed to have a Programs, Movies and Video Games Policy requiring: Programs, movies, and video games with violent or adult content, including but not limited to soap operas, television news, and sports programs aimed at audiences other than children, shall not be permitted in the presence of children. All television, video, DVD, or other programming shall be suitable for the youngest child present. PG programming or its television equivalent shall not be shown to children under age 5. PG programming shall only be viewed by children age 5 and above and shall require written parental authorization. Any programming with a rating more restrictive than PG is prohibited. All video games shall be suitable for the youngest child with access to the games. E10+ rated games shall be permitted for children ages 10 years and older. T and M rated games are prohibited.”
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Complaint Policy
“1509.A.5. Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 1:30 p.m. S1 failed to have a policy/procedure to advise Parents of the licensing authority of the Licensing Division along with the current telephone number and email address. Parents shall also be advised that they may call or write the department should they have significant, unresolved licensing complaints.”
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Parental Involvement Policy
“1509.A.7. Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 1:30 p.m. S1 failed to have a policy offering Parents a minimum of two opportunities for involvement each year, which may include but are not limited to, an open house, parent education session, parent and staff conference, family pot luck dinner, holiday party or parent or grandparent’s day.”
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Behavior Management Policy
“1509.A.8.a.&b. Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have a behavior management policy that clearly states ALL types of positive discipline that are used and all methods of discipline that are prohibited.”
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Behavior Management Policy - Time Out
“1509.A.8.c. Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 1:30 p.m. S1 failed to have a Time Out policy as part of their Behavior Management Policy that clearly states ALL Time Out procedures that are used and all that are prohibited.”
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Behavior management policy - Steps for addressing behaviors
“1509.A.8.d. Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 1:30 p.m. S1 failed to establish steps for addressing behaviors identified by the site as dangerous and/or out of control behaviors.”
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Electronic Devices Policy
“1509.A.9. Based on observation on 3/18/2026 at 1:30 p.m. S1 failed to have a written Electronic Devices Policy that provides that all activities involving electronic devices, including but not limited to television, movies, games, videos, computers and hand held electronic devices, are prohibited for children under are two and time allowed for electronic device activities for children ages two and above shall not exceed 2 hours per day, with the exception that television, DVD, or video viewing shall be limited to no more than one hour per day.”
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Physical Activity Procedure
“1511.A.1. Based on observations on 03/18/2026 at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have a written and implemented procedure for physical activity for children under age two and for children age two and older.”
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Sleep/Rest Procedure
“1511.A.2. Based on record review on 03.18/2026 at 1:30 p.m., S1 failed to have a written and implemented procedure for Sleep/Rest for infants, children under age four and for children age four and older.”
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Required Staffing - Director/ Director Designee
The inspectors’ words, 111 words
“1707.A.1.&2 Based on record review 03/18/2026 at 11:30 a.m. S1 failed to ensure a director is an on-site full time employee of the licensed location and there was an on-site full time (32 hours weekly) qualified Director or Director Designee given responsibility 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. Staff attendance logs indicated that S1 was not on-site full time for the dates of 01/05/2026 - 01/09/2026, 01/12/2026 - 01/16/2026, 01/19/2026 - 01/23/2026, 01/26/2026 - 01/30/2026, 02/02/2026 - 02/06/2026, 02/09/2026 - 02/13/2026, 02/16/2026 - 02/20/2026, 02/23/2026 - 02/27/2026, 03/02/2026 - 03/06/2026, 03/09/2026 - 03/13/2026.”
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Required Staffing - Staff-in-Charge
“1707.B.2. Based on interview on 03/18/2026 at 10:20 a.m., S1 failed to be provide access to all required information to the Staff-in-Charge, who is given the authority to respond to emergencies, inspections/inspectors, and parental concerns and have access to all required information. S2 stated she did not have access to CCCBC, and Procare for Staff sign in and out logs, when the Director or director designee is not on the premises.”
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Child to Staff Ratio
“1711.A.B.D.E. Based on observations on 03/18/2026 at 11:14 a.m., S1 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for infants. The Specialist observed S3 caring for 6 children, ages 5-months to two-years-old, from 11:10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., while S2 prepared lunch for all of the children. The required ratio for infants is 5 children per 1 staff person. One additional staff was needed to meet ratio. Ratio was met at 11:30 a.m. when S2 finished serving lunch.”
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Orientation Training
The inspectors’ words, 130 words
“1719.A.B.&C Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 10:45 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S2, S3, and S4 received center-specific orientation, completed the LDE Key Training Module 1 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter training within seven days of the first day present at the center. S2’s first day present at the center was 01/07/2026, but LDE Key Training Module 1 was completed on 01/20/2026, and the DCFS Online Mandated Reporter training was completed on 02/05/2026. S3’s first day present at the center was 02/20/2026, and she did not provide the DCFS Online Mandated Reporter training certificate. S4 first day present at the center was 01/07/2027, but the LDE key Training Module 1 was completed on 01/21/2026, and the DCFS Online Mandated Reporter training was completed on 02/10/2026.”
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
“1723.A.&B. Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 2 staff on premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the Department. At 2:30 p.m., S1 walked into the center and S1 failed to have documentation failed to have documentation that 1 of 2 staff on premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the Department. S1’s certification expired on 11/31/2025.”
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Pediatric First Aid
“1723.C. Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 2 staff on premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. At 2:30 p.m., S1 walked into the center and S1 failed to have documentation that 1 of 2 staff on premises and accessible to the children have current certification in pediatric first aid through training approved by the Department. S1’s certification expired on 11/30/2025.”
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
“1723.F Based on record review and observations on 03/18/2026 at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure S2 (DOH 01/01/2026), and S3 (DOH 01/01/2026) had current CPR/PFA certification approved by the Department prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. The Specialist observed S2 and S3 supervising 6 children, age 6 - months to 2 - years old. This was not corrected prior to the Specialist departure.”
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Medication Management Training
“1725.B. Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 11:30 a.m. S1 failed to have at least two staff members trained in medication administration whether the early learning center administers medication or not. S2 and S3 did not have documentation on site or electronically.”
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Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training
“1727.A.&B. Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that S1 completed the annual online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S1’s training expired on 09/11/2025. Corrective Action Plan:”
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Requests for CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility
The inspectors’ words, 144 words
“1811.A.1. Based on record review/interview on 03/18/2026 at 1:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility available for S2 (first day on premises 01/07/2025), S3 (first day on premises 02/20/2026), S4 (first day on premises 01/07/26) while performing services at the center when children are present. S2 was present on 01/07/2026 - 01/09/2026, 01/12/2026 - 01/16/2026, 01/20/2026, 01/22/2026, 01/23/2026, 01/27/2026 - 01/30/2026, 02/02/2026 - 02/04/2026, 02/09/2026 - 02/13/2026, 02/16/2026 - 02/20/2026, 02/23/2026, -02//2026, 02/30/2026 - 03/03/2026, 03/06/2026 - 03/10/2026, 03/18/2026. S2 has not became eligible. S2 left the premises at 2:30 p.m. S3 was present on 02/20/26, 02/23/2026, and 02/24/2026. S3 became eligible on 02/25/2026. S4 was on premises on 01/20/2026 - 01/23/2026, 01/27/2026, 01/29/2026, 01/30/2026, 02/02/2026 - 02/05/2026, 02/09/2026 - 02/13/2026, 02/19/2026 , 02/20/2026, 02/23/2026 - 02/26/2026, 03/02/2026 - 03/05/2026, 03/09/2026 - 03/10/2026. S4 became eligible on 3/11/2026.”
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End-of-Day Check
“1901.C. Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 2:30 p.m., S1 failed to provide document that the entire center and play yard was checked after the last child departed to ensure that no child is left unattended at the center for the dates of 02/10/2026 - 02/13/2026, 02/16/2026 - 02/20/2026, 02/23/2026 - 02/27/2026, 03/02/2026 - 03/06/2026, 03/09/2026 - 03/13/2026, 03/16/2026 and 03/17/2026.”
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Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation Planning
The inspectors’ words, 139 words
“1921.A. Based on record review on 03/18/2026 at 12:45 p.m. S1 failed to provide a written multi-hazard emergency and evacuation plan to protect children in the event of emergencies that addresses the following: any potential disaster related to the area in which the center is located, include procedures for sheltering in place, lockdown and evacuation to a pre-determined site for potential threats to the safety, health and well-being of children in care, include specific procedures for handling infants through two year olds, specific procedures for handling children with special needs, including the evacuation and transportation of children in wheelchairs. S1 did not have the following system in place for: to account for all children, a system, and a back-up system, for contacting parents and authorized third party release caretakers, a system to reunite children and parents following an emergency.”
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Evacuation Pack
“1921.C. Based on observations on 3/18/2026 at 1:45 p.m. S1 failed to have a completed evacuation pack to include: a list of area emergency phone numbers, a list of emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children, an emergency pick up form, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, and tissue, diapers for children who are not toilet trained and plastic bags for diapers, a battery powered flashlight and radio and batteries, food for children under the age of 4, including infant food and formula, disposable cups and bottled water.”
Dec 4, 2025: compliance4 deficiencies
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Child Records and Cumulative Files
“1515.A.2.: Based on interview at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of children’s records that contained the child’s information form for 3 of 3 children present.”
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Supervision Participation
“1713.E.&F.: Based on observations at 10:49 a.m., while supervising a group of children, S2 did not devote her time to supervision of the children, meeting the needs of the children, and in participation with the children in their activities. The Specialist observed S2 in the kitchen cooking lunch while C1, age 2-years-old, C2, age 3-years-old and C3, age 4-years-old were in the classroom and hallway alone.”
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CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Child Care Purposes Required for Volunteers and Staff
“1807.B. Based on record review on at 9:11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of said eligible determination available for S2 (DOH 11/10/2025) on the centers CCCBC roster at all times. This was not corrected prior to Specialist departure.”
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Food Service and Nutrition - Menu
“1919.B.2 Based on observations at 10:39 a.m., S1 failed to have a current weekly menu listing specific food items served for each day of the week prominently posted, written or electronically, by the first day of each week and remain posted throughout the week.”
All 5 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | On-Site Technical Assistance | No deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Annual Inspection | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Dec 23, 2025 | On-Site Technical Assistance | No deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Compliance | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| May 16, 2025 | Initial Inspection | No 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).
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 School Finder shows no Early Childhood Performance Rating for this provider.
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.
Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana School Finder, inspection visits. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | |
|---|---|
| New Orleans Smiles Creative Scholars This child care provider | Not 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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Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana School Finder, early childhood profiles.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated: the School Finder shows no terms of use, licence or disclaimer (checked 2026-10-17).
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Louisiana Department of Education, Louisiana School Finder, inspection visits.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated: the School Finder shows no terms of use, licence or disclaimer (checked 2026-10-17).
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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 and checked Oct 29, 2026. Not updated on a schedule: the Department sent this file once, in answer to a public records request. No licence stated: the Department sent this file in answer to a public records request. Shown free, never sold.
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.
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
None. Paid listings aren’t open yet. When they open, anything paid for will say “Paid by the provider”, and paying will never change a finding, a rating or the order of results.