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A Step Ahead Child Development & Learning Center
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About
About A Step Ahead Child Development & Learning Center
A Step Ahead Child Development & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 12 visits in the last 3 years and marks 4 as a visit where deficiencies were cited. The visit list is below; what was cited is in each visit's report on the state's site.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Step Ahead Child Development & Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for A Step Ahead Child Development & Learning Center
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 12 visits to A Step Ahead Child Development & Learning Center in the last 3 years and marks 4 of them as a visit where deficiencies were cited. The state publishes whether deficiencies were cited, not which rules; each visit's report is on its site.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Early learning center license (Type III)
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #60183
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no deficiencies cited
Deficiencies cited on 4 of 12 visits
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- Apr 7, 2026Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
- Mar 6, 2026Follow-up visitDeficiencies cited
- Jan 21, 2026InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Aug 6, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- Feb 25, 2025Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
- Feb 3, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- May 31, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited
Show 3 earlier visits
- Apr 5, 2024Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited
- May 9, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited
Louisiana publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about A Step Ahead Child Development & Learning Center
Is A Step Ahead Child Development & Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The Louisiana Department of Education lists it as licensed and operating.
Does A Step Ahead Child Development & Learning Center have inspection violations?
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 12 visits to A Step Ahead Child Development & Learning Center in the last 3 years and marks 4 of them as a visit where deficiencies were cited. The state publishes whether deficiencies were cited, not which rules; each visit's report is on its site.
Does A Step Ahead Child Development & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Step Ahead Child Development & Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Step Ahead Child Development & Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (225) 715-7484 to ask.
What is A Step Ahead Child Development & Learning Center's phone number?
(225) 715-7484.
Where is A Step Ahead Child Development & Learning Center?
6485 Renoir Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The nearest other daycare we list is Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy, 0.4 miles away.