Children’s Discovery & Learning Center
A license type: III in Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816
11637 Sherwood Forest Ct, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816. (225) 400-3919.
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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 6 inspection visits, the latest on Aug 20, 2026 (Incident Inspection).
Louisiana says deficiencies were cited at 5 of them.
The Department’s file lists 39 deficiencies cited at 5 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
39 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 46. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 4 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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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.
Aug 20, 2026: incident Inspection8 deficiencies
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Child Records and Cumulative Files
“1515.A.1.: Child Records and Cumulative Files: Based on record review/interview on 8/17/2026 at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to maintain a cumulative file for C1. S1 stated she was unable to find the file.”
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Child to Staff Ratio
“1711.A.&B.&D.&E.: Based on observations on 8/17/2026 at 8:45 am, S4 failed to meet the required child to staff ratio for children of the following age: 1 to 2 years-old. The Specialist observed S4 in the classroom supervising 8, 1 year-olds. The required ratio for for children in a 1-year-old classroom is 7:1.”
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Staff Records - Retention
“1715.B.&C.: Based on record review on 8/17/2026 at 11 a.m., S1 failed to maintain all current staff names, hire date, first day onsite working with children, and initial and annual mandatory reporter training documentation in the LDOE electronic system, EdLink.”
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Orientation Training
The inspectors’ words, 117 words
“1719.A-C: Based on record review on 8/17/2026 at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure within seven calendar days of the first day present at the center, and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children, each staff member shall complete the LDE Key Training Modules 1,2, 3 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training. The Specialist observed 2 out of 11 staff members did not complete the LDE Key Training Modules 1,2, 3 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training. S2 (First day present: 7-27-2026) did not complete the LDE Key Training Modules 1,2, 3 and the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training and S9 (First day present: 7-27-2026) did not complete the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training.”
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
The inspectors’ words, 111 words
“1723. F.: Based on record review/interview on 8/17/2026 at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR for S10 and within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. On 8/11/2026, S10 (DOH 7/27/2026), assumed sole responsibility of 2, one to two-year-old children. On 8/20/2026 at 1:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation of current certification in pediatric first aid and CPR for S10 and within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. S9 (DOH 7/27/2026), assumed sole responsibility of 12, two to three-year-old-children.”
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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 8/17/2026 at 12 p.m., S1 failed to obtain a CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for child care purposes from the department for S9 (First day present: 7-27-2026), prior to the staff member being present at the center or performing services.”
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End-of-Day Check
“1901.C.: Based on record review on 8/20/2026 at 2:15 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation of End-of-Day-Check. Results including date and signature of Staff member completing check has not been documented. The Specialist observed that the End-of Day-Check had not been completed for 8/19/2026.”
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Free of Hazards
“11903.C.: Based on observations on 8/17/2026 at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the outdoor areas were free of hazards. The Specialist observed single foam tiles scattered across the playground surface, outdoor carpet that was not secured and was rolled up against the wall in piles, a large connect four game tilted over on the ground and a table positioned on its side, pushed into the corner, up against the wall. The items were accessible to children.”
Jul 30, 2026: annual Inspection9 deficiencies
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Daily Attendance Records - Children
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“1507.A.: Based on record review and interviews on 07/30/2026, at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure daily attendance records included the first and last name of person or entity to whom the child is released to each day. The Specialist reviewed daily attendance records for 07/24/2026, and documentation showed that 7 children failed to have the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released. S1 stated she thought staff could not sign children out if a parent fails to do so. This deficiency is being re-cited”
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Daily Attendance Records - Visitors
“1507.A.E.: Based on record review on 07/29/2026, at 10:30 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center’s visitor’s log accurately reflected the visitor’s departure time. On 07/23/2026, 2 visitor’s signed into the center, however, they did not sign out upon departure. This deficiency is being re-cited.”
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Staff Records - Retention
“1715.C.: Based on record review and interviews on 07/30/2026, at 11:45 a.m., S1 failed to input all current staff names, hire date, first day onsite working with children, and initial and annual mandatory reporter training documentation in the LDOE electronic system. S1 stated she was not aware that it was mandatory to input all staff in the system.”
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Orientation Training
“1719.A.-C.: Based on record review on 07/30/2026, at 11 a.m., S1 failed to ensure within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children, each staff member shall complete the DCFS online Mandated Reported Training. S4 (First day present: 02/05/2026) did not have a current DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training. This deficiency is being re-cited.”
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
“1723.A.&B.: Based on record review and interviews on 07/30/2026, at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 8 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant and child CPR through training approved by the Department. S1’s (DOH 08/04/2025) certification expired on 06/30/2026. S5’s (DOH 02/13/2026) certification expired on 04/30/2026.”
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Pediatric First Aid
“1723.C.: Based on record review and interviews on 07/30/2026, at 12:45 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 2 of 8 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S1’s (DOH 08/04/2025) certification expired on 06/30/2026. S5’s (DOH 02/13/2026) certification expired on 04/30/2026.”
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Child Neglect and Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training
“1727.A.-C.: Based on record review and interviews on 07/30/2026, at 1 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 6 of 11 staff completed the online child abuse and neglect Mandated Reporter Training provided by DCFS. S1, S4, S5, S6, S7, and S8’s trainings were expired.”
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The Safety Box
“1901.Q.: Based on record review at 12:15 p.m., S1 failed to post the most current ‘The Safety Box’ newsletter issued by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General. The Safety Box posted was for April-June 2025.”
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Tornado Drills
“1921.E.: Based on record review and interviews on 07/30/2026, at 12 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. S1 provided the Specialist with documentation of a tornado drill conducted in July.”
May 28, 2026: follow Up To Compliance10 deficiencies
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Daily Attendance Records - Children
The inspectors’ words, 103 words
“1507.A.: Based on record review and interview on 10 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center’s children’s daily attendance records included the first and last name of person or entity to whom the child is released to each day. The Specialist requested to review the daily attendance records for 5/27/2026 and documentation showed that 9 children failed to have the first and last name of the person to whom the child was released to. S1 stated if a parent fails to sign their child out, staff signs the child out for that day, and does not list who the child is released to.”
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Daily Attendance Records - Visitors
“1507.E.: Based on record review and interview at 9:30 a.m., S1 failed to maintain documentation of a daily attendance record for all visitors, to include their time of arrival and departure. Review of the center’s visitor’s log indicated that on 05/04/2026, 05/19/2026, 05/21/2026 and 05/17/2026 visitors failed to sign in and out of the center upon arriving and leaving.”
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Independent Contractors Records
“1717.A.: Based on record review/interview at 11 a.m., S1, failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors that included person’s name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center. The Specialist observed on the visitor’s log that O1, O2, and O3 conducted therapy services at the center. When the Specialist requested independent contractor documentation on O1, O2, and O3, none was on file at the center.”
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Orientation Training
“1719.A-C: Based on record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to ensure within seven calendar days of the first day present at the center, and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children, each staff member shall complete the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training. The Specialist observed 1 out of 9 staff members did not complete the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training. S4 (First day present: 02/05/2026) did not have the DCFS online Mandated Reporter Training.”
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
The inspectors’ words, 93 words
“1723.A.B.: Based on record review and interview at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 9 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification in infant, child and adult CPR through training approved by the Department. S6’s date of hire is 09/02/2025 and their CPR certification expired on 04/11/2026. S7’s date of hire is 08/25/2025 and their CPR certification expired on 04/11/2026. S8’s date of hire is 03/31/2026 and their CPR expired on 04/29/2026. S1 stated a CPR class will be completed no later than 06/12/2026.”
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Pediatric First Aid
The inspectors’ words, 98 words
“1723.C.: Based on record review and interview at 11:30 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation that 3 of 9 staff on the premises and accessible to the children have current certification Pediatric First Aid through training approved by the Department. S6’s date of hire is 09/02/2025 and their Pediatric First Aid certification expired on 04/11/2026. S7’s date of hire is 08/25/2025 and their Pediatric First Aid certification expired on 04/11/2026. S8’s date of hire is 03/31/2026 and their Pediatric First Aid expired on 04/29/2026. S1 stated a Pediatric First Aid class will be completed no later than 06/12/2026.”
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
“1723. F.: Based on record review at 11 a.m., S1 failed to have documentation of Infant and Child CPR and Adult CPR and Pediatric First Aid for S4 within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children. S4 (DOH 02/05/2026) was observed with sole responsibility of six 2-year-old children.”
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CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors
“1807.C.: Based on record review/interview at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to maintain a copy of CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for each independent contractor at the center. The Specialist observed on the visitor’s log that O1, O2, and O3 conducted therapy services at the center. The Specialist requested to review O1, O2, and O3, CCCBC on file at the center, and none was present.”
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Free of Hazards
“1903.C.: Based on observations at 9 a.m., S1 failed to ensure all outdoor hazards were inaccessible to children. The Specialist observed a single hose lying on the playground surface that was not wrapped or secured on the hose holder and an empty cardboard diaper box which was lying on the ground. The items were accessible to children.”
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Passenger Transportation Log
The inspectors’ words, 120 words
“2103.F.: Passenger Transportation Log – Based on record review and interview at 10 a.m., S1 failed to ensure the center maintained a complete transportation log that include the date the name of driver and staff members, pick up and drop off locations, time child was placed on the vehicle, time child was released, name of the person or entity to whom child was released and signature of staff person completing the log. Transportation logs reviewed from 04/12/2026 – 05/01/2026 indicated that the center at times failed to list the name of the driver, the time that children are dropped off and picked up to the school each day, and the person or entity to whom the child was released to.”
Apr 2, 2026: compliance11 deficiencies
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Child Records and Cumulative Files
“1515.A.1.: Based on observations on 04/01/2026, and record review and interview at 12:00 p.m. on 4/02/2026, S1 failed to ensure that each child enrolled at the center maintained a children’s cumulative file. During a night care walkthrough of the center, the Specialist observed C1, one-years-old, in the classroom with S8. When the Specialist requested to review a children’s cumulative file for C1, none was present. S1 stated C1 is a child enrolled through DCFS, so she did not obtain a file for C1.”
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Independent Contractors Records
“9. 1717.A.: Independent Contractors Records - Based on record review/interview at 12:00 p.m., S1, failed to have documentation on file for Independent Contractors that included person’s name, address, phone number, list of duties performed while at the center. During a walkthrough of the center, the Specialist observed O1, Therapist, in an empty classroom with C3, 3-years-old . When the Specialist requested independent contractor documentation on O1, none was on file at the center.”
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Orientation Training
The inspectors’ words, 108 words
“1719.A.-C.: Based on record review and interviews at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to provide documentation that 3 of 10 staff, completed Mandated Reporter training and received orientation within seven days of the first day present at the center and prior to having sole responsibility for any children. S1 also lacked documentation that 1 of 10 staff received additional orientation within the first thirty days of date of hire. S1 did not have documentation of Mandated Reporter Training for training for S7 (First day present 02/05/2026), S8 (First Day Present 02/13/2026), and S10 (First Day Present 03/04/2026). S1 stated each staff will have proof of orientation training by 04/24/2026.”
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CPR and First Aid Certifications
The inspectors’ words, 95 words
“7. 1723.F.: Based on observations on 04/01/2026 and record review and interview on 04/02/2026 at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to have documentation that within 90 calendar days from the date of hire and prior to assuming sole responsibility for any children, S7, (First Day Present 02/05/2026), S8 (First Day Present: 11/14/2025) failed to have current certification in Adult, Child and Infant CPR and Pediatric First Aid. S5 (First Day Present: 10/06/2025) failed to have certification in Adult CPR. S1 stated all new staff will have certification in CPR/Pediatric First Aid completed no later than 04/24/2026.”
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CCCBC-Based Determinations of Eligibility for Visitors and Contractors
“1807.C.: Based on record review/interview at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to maintain a copy of CCCBC-based determination of eligibility for each independent contractor at the center. During a walkthrough of the center, the Specialist observed O1, Therapist, in an empty classroom with C3, 3-years-old . The Specialist requested to review O1’s CCCBC on file at the center, and none was present. There was no documentation of any staff accompanying O1 during the session.”
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Free of Hazards
The inspectors’ words, 98 words
“1903.C.:Based on observations at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure that all indoor and outdoor hazards were inaccessible to children. During a walkthrough of the center, the Specialist requested to view the center’s transportation van. The Specialist observed a large dolly and personal care items inside the van and across the back seat and accessible to children. S1 stated she was moving, used the van to transport personal items, but had not had a chance to clean the van out. S1 also stated she had just dropped off children in the vehicle and completed the morning transportation route.”
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NTC - Staff to Child Ratio
“1905-B.2.&3.: NTC - Staff to Child Ratio: Based on observations and interview on 04/01/2026 at 8:45 p.m., S1 failed to ensure that there is always a minimum of two staff members present at the center during night-time care. The Specialist observed S8 present at the center with two children, C1, 1-years-old, and C2, 8-years-old, during a night care inspection.”
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NTC - Bedding Requirements
“1905-B.6.&7.: Based on observations on 04/01/2026 at 8:45 p.m., S1 failed to ensure each child signed into night care received a separate, age appropriate bed or cot with mat or mattress. During a walkthrough of the center, the Specialist observed C1, 1-years-old, asleep in a bouncer. S8 stated C1 sleeps in the bouncer during night care. Before the Specialist departed the center, S8 moved C1 to a cot.”
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Master Transportation Log
“2103.E.: Based on record review at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the center’s Master Transportation Log was complete. The Specialist’s review of the Master Transportation Log showed it failed to include the authorized persons to whom the children may be released to.”
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Passenger Transportation Log
The inspectors’ words, 127 words
“2103.F.: Passenger Transportation Log – Based on record review and interview at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the center maintained a complete transportation log that includes the date the transportation is provided, name of the child, name of driver and staff members, pick up and drop off locations, time child was placed on the vehicle, time child was released, name of the person or entity to whom child was released and signature of staff person completing the log. Transportation logs reviewed from 01/12/2026 – 03/27/2026 indicated that the center at times failed to list the name of the driver, the time that children are dropped off and picked up to the school each day, and the person or entity to whom the child was released to.”
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Visual Check of Vehicle
“2107.A.1.&2.: Based on record review and interview at 12:00 p.m., S1 failed to ensure the center maintained complete documentation of a visual passenger check of the center’s vehicle daily to ensure that no child is left in the vehicle. Transportation logs reviewed from 01/12/2026 – 03/27/2026 indicated that at times the center failed to include the full name of the person conducting the visual check.”
Jul 31, 2025: initial Inspection1 deficiency
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Vehicle - Safety Inspection
“2101.A.9.: Vehicle - Safety Inspection: Based on observations and interviews at 11:00 a.m., S1 failed to ensure that all vehicles on site at the center maintained a current safety inspection. When the Specialist conducted a visual check of the information on the van, it was observed that the van did not have a safety inspection sticker present. S1 stated she will take the van to get an inspection sticker no later than 08/08/2025.”
All 6 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Aug 20, 2026 | Incident Inspection | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| May 28, 2026 | Follow Up To Compliance | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Compliance | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Compliance | No deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Initial Inspection | Deficiencies were cited on this date |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Initial Inspection | 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 | |
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| Children’s Discovery & Learning Center 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.
- Louisiana wrote notes on some of these visits; they aren’t shown here, and its own page has them.
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.
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Replies
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Paid listing
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