Mary Jo's Play Place and Learning Center
601 Lessard St, Donaldsonville, LA
Ascension Head Start
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About
About Ascension Head Start
Ascension Head Start is a licensed child care center in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 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.
Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
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Cost
Tuition and costs
Ascension Head Start has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Ascension Head Start
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 12 visits to Ascension Head Start 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
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #869
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 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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- Feb 24, 2026VisitDeficiencies cited
- Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- Nov 19, 2025Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
- Oct 7, 2025VisitDeficiencies cited
- Aug 29, 2025VisitDeficiencies cited
- May 13, 2025Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
- Mar 31, 2025VisitDeficiencies cited
- Mar 27, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- Mar 17, 2025VisitNo deficiencies cited
Show 5 earlier visits
- Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- Mar 21, 2024VisitNo deficiencies cited
- Apr 18, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- Feb 16, 2023VisitDeficiencies cited
- May 3, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited
Louisiana publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about Ascension Head Start
Is Ascension Head Start licensed?
Yes. The Louisiana Department of Education lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Ascension Head Start have inspection violations?
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 12 visits to Ascension Head Start 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.
What are Ascension Head Start's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Ascension Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (225) 391-7351 to ask.
What is Ascension Head Start's phone number?
(225) 391-7351.
Where is Ascension Head Start?
603 Lee Ave, Donaldsonville, LA 70346. The nearest other daycare we list is Ascension Diocesan Regional School, 0.2 miles away.