Questions from Consumers
1. How can I obtain information about facilities that
are licensed by the Department of Social Services?
To view a list of licensed facilities in your parish, visit here: Licensed Facilities.
Or you can enter information in the appropriate field to search by Facility Name, License Number, or License Type.
2. How can I obtain copies of licensing inspection
reports for licensed facilities?
Locate the facility of interest by using the above search criteria. Instructions for obtaining inspection reports appear below the identifying information about the facility.
Questions from Providers
1. What is the annual fee for a license?
The annual fee for each program type is listed below. All fees are to be paid by certified check or money order made payable to the Department of Social Services. Do NOT send cash, business or personal checks.
- Child Day Care Center
- 15 or fewer children............................................ $ 25
- 16-50 children..................................................... $ 100
- 51-100 children................................................... $ 175
- 101 or more children.......................................... $ 250
- Adult Residential Facility
- 2-4 residents........................................................ $ 175
- 5-9 residents........................................................ $ 200
- 9 or more residents............................................. $ 250
- Child Residential Facility Center
- 4-6 beds............................................................... $ 400
- 7-15 beds............................................................. $ 500
- 16 or more beds.................................................. $ 600
- Adoption Agency........................................................ $ 50
- Foster Care Agency................................................... $ 50
- Emergency Shelter
- 0-6 beds............................................................... $ 100
- 7-15 beds............................................................. $ 200
- 16 or more beds.................................................. $ 300
- Infant Intervention Service Provider
- In home................................................................. $ 50
- Out of home
- 0-15 children.............................................. $ 25
- 15-50 children............................................ $ 100
- 51-100 children.......................................... $ 175
- 101 or more children................................. $ 250
- In and Out of home
- 0-15 children.............................................. $ 75
- 15-50 children............................................ $ 150
- 51-100 children.......................................... $ 225
- 101 or more children................................. $ 275
- Maternity Home........................................................... $ 50
- Transitional Youth Residence
- 6 or fewer youths.................................................. $ 200
- 7-11 youths........................................................... $ 400
- 12 or more youths................................................ $ 600
2. How frequently must a license be renewed?
A license must be renewed on an annual basis. The month of issue of the initial license becomes the anniversary month for all renewals. Generally all licenses expire on the last day of the month. This expiration date will be printed at the bottom of the license.
3. What is required to renew a license?
The provider is responsible for obtaining the required form to apply for the renewal of their license. A license application form for renewal can be obtained by selecting one of the links below:
The completed application form and the annual license fee (see Question #1. above) must be submitted to the Bureau of Licensing at least 30 calendar days prior to the anniversary date of the current license:
Department of Social Services
Bureau of Licensing
P.O. Box 3078
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3078
Phone: (225) 342-9905
FAX: (225) 342-9690
A renewal license will be issued if, upon investigation, the provider continues to meet and maintain the minimum licensing standards and the annual licensing fee is paid.
If the application for renewal and fee are not received timely (30 days prior to the anniversary date) and the application is not completed thoroughly and accurately, the provider's license will expire on the expiration date shown on the license. If the provider continues to operate the facility after the expiration date, the provider will be reported to the DSS General Counsel for operating an unlicensed facility.
5. What are the approved training courses that are
available for staff to meet the continuing education
requirements (applies To Class A Child Day Care
Centers)?
Training can be obtained from any of the approved trainers listed below, or any trainers who have been approved by Louisiana Pathways Child Care Career Development System
Agenda For Children
1720 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, La. 70130
Phone: 1-800-486-1712
Coverage Area: Orleans and Thibodaux Regions
Agenda For Children/Inclusion
1047 Jackson St.
Thibodaux, La. 70301
Phone: 1-800-577-8052
Coverage Area: Statewide Children’s Coalition For Northeast Louisiana
1271 Lamy Lane, Suite K
Monroe, La. 71201
Phone: 1-877-206-0819
Coverage Area: Monroe Region
Excellence for Children
P.O. Box 1285
Breaux Bridge, La. 70517
Phone: 1-337-332-8551
Coverage Area: Lafayette Region
Excellence for Children/Infant and Toddler
P.O. Box 1285
Breaux Bridge, La. 70517
Phone: 1-337-332-8551
Coverage Area: Statewide
Louisiana State University
P.O. Box 25071
Baton Rouge, La. 70894-5071
Phone: 1-225-578-3329
Coverage Area: Covington and Lake Charles Regions
Northwestern State University Child & Family Network
1800 Warrington Place
Shreveport, La. 71101
Phone: 1-800-796-9080
Coverage Area: Alexandria and Shreveport Regions
Volunteers of America/Partnerships in Child Care
4521 Jamestown Avenue, Suite 5
Baton Rouge, La. 70808
Phone: 1-888-926-8005
Coverage Area: Baton Rouge Region
Detailed information about approved training courses can be found in the TRAINING CABINET APPROVAL LIST
.
6. What sample forms are available for use by Class A
Child Day Care Centers?
These are sample forms provided by the Licensing Bureau that may be used by Class A Day Care Centers (the numbers in parentheses refer to the section of the licensing regulations that covers the topic):
7. What are the different regulatory agencies and
other resources available to assist Child Day
Care Centers?
This Informational Listing for Child Day Care Centers provides Child Day Care Centers with a comprehensive listing of various agencies, contact persons, phone numbers, and website links, if available.
8. How can I be Approved as a Trainer of staff in child Day Care Centers?
All propsective trainers must receive approval through Louisiana Pathways Child Care Career Development System
Contact person: Diane Aillet
1800 Warrington Place
Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: 1-800-245-8925 |
