The information provided on this page is a basic outline of Louisiana Child Care requirements that pertain to the design and construction of Child Care Facilities in the State of Louisiana. This information is a brief synopsis and does not include all of the detailed requirements needed to satisfy the governing authorities for Child Care Licensing, Building Code, Fire Code, Accessibility, or local Zoning. These guidelines are for general information and planning purposes. Contact the governing authority directly or engage a Licensed Architect to complete a full analysis of your school location.
LOUISIANA Child Care Licensing Requirements
Child Care license obtained from:
Department of Social Services Bureau of Licensing
P.O. Box 3078 Baton Rouge, LA 70821
https://www.louisianabelieves.com/early-childhood/child-care-and-development-fund-licensing
(225) 342-9905
License renewal is required every year.
Indoor Space Requirements: 35 sf per child
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< 1 Year |
1Year |
2Years |
3Years |
4Years |
5 Years |
6+ Years |
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Required Teacher:Child Ratio |
1:5 |
1:7 |
1:11 |
1:13 |
1:15 |
1:19 |
1:23 |
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Required Max. Group Size |
15 |
21 |
22 |
26 |
30 |
38 |
46 |
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Recommended Classroom Capacity |
10 |
14 |
22 |
26 |
30 |
38 |
46 |
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Recommended Staff per Classroom |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Recommended Min. Classroom Area |
350 sf. |
490 sf. |
770 sf. |
910 sf. |
1050 sf. |
1330 sf. |
1610 sf. |
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Outdoor Space Requirements: 75 sf per child
- The minimum outdoor play space will be at least one-third of the licensed capacity.
- Outdoor play space shall be available through a direct exit from the center into the outdoor play area.
- Children are not allowed to center or exit the kitchen.
Building Code Requirements
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CHILD FIXTURES |
ADULT FIXTURES |
DRINKING FOUNTAINS |
MOP SINK |
BATH TUB/ SHOWER |
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1: 15 |
1:50 |
1:100 |
1 |
1 |
Fire Code Requirements
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12 |
A director should have a bachelor’s degree or at least 12 credit hours of child development of early childhood education. |
24 |
A completed state central registry disclosure from abuse or neglect within 24 hours. |
501(c) |
Type 1 license states that if a child care is owned in a church or religious it can be qualified as a tax-exempt organization. |
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Did you know . . .
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People who are not staff members are not allowed to enter the restrooms while a child, not there own, is using it. |  |
Children who are too small or too large to he restrained using manufacturer’s restraint devices shall not be placed in a high chair. |  |
Minimum child to staff ratios, plus one adult, should be met for all field trips. |
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Research completed by Calbert Design Group, LLC. Updated 2019