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Ponchatoula Prep Academy

15720 Belle Dr, Hammond, LA 704034.7· 12 reviews

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About

About Ponchatoula Prep Academy

Ponchatoula Prep Academy is a licensed child care center in Hammond, Louisiana. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

The Louisiana Department of Education lists 7 visits in the last 3 years and marks 1 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.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy to school age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy to school age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumFrog Street
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Introduce potty training in the Two-Year-Old Program. Extended care: Holiday care during school breaks
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (students catch the bus to and from school at the center)
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ponchatoula Prep Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Ponchatoula Prep Academy

The Louisiana Department of Education lists 7 visits to Ponchatoula Prep Academy in the last 3 years and marks 1 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
#53396
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no deficiencies cited

Deficiencies cited on 1 of 7 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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  1. Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo deficiencies cited
  2. Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited
  3. Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited
  4. Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited
  5. Mar 21, 2024VisitDeficiencies cited
  6. Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited
  7. Nov 8, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited
  8. Aug 2, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited

Louisiana publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from the Louisiana Department of Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2010. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Ponchatoula Prep Academy

Is Ponchatoula Prep Academy licensed?

Yes. The Louisiana Department of Education lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Ponchatoula Prep Academy have inspection violations?

The Louisiana Department of Education lists 7 visits to Ponchatoula Prep Academy in the last 3 years and marks 1 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 Ponchatoula Prep Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Ponchatoula Prep Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ponchatoula Prep Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (985) 386-9020 to ask.

What is Ponchatoula Prep Academy's phone number?

(985) 386-9020.

Where is Ponchatoula Prep Academy?

15720 Belle Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. The nearest other daycare we list is Johnice K. Gordon Academy, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: The Louisiana Department of Education (license and visits).