Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part CLXI - Bulletin 137-Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
Chapter 3 - Licensure
Section CLXI-315 - Inspections

A. The department, through its duly authorized agents, shall inspect at regular intervals not to exceed one year, and as deemed necessary by the department and without previous notice, all early learning centers subject to the provisions of this bulletin.

B. Whenever the department is advised or has reason to believe that any person, agency or organization is operating a non-exempt early learning center without a license, the department shall initiate an investigation to ascertain the facts.

C. Whenever the department is advised or has reason to believe that any person, agency or organization is operating in violation of licensing laws, regulations or minimum standards, the department shall complete a complaint investigation. All reports of mistreatment of children coming to the attention of the department shall be referred to the appropriate agencies, and law enforcement personnel if applicable.

D. The department may apply for an administrative search warrant to obtain entry to an early learning center, if necessary.

E. The department shall post results of inspection reports online.