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The Playground of Grand Lake Daycare

10002 GULF HIGHWAY LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607

Combined report: 2 permit areas
217 - Daycare
+ Cuisine
Safe Bite Grade F Failing 04/14/2026
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Safe Bite Grade is independently calculated by Safe Bite Report based on public LDH inspection data. Not an official health department grade. Grade based on latest inspection cycle through 04/14/2026. Previous inspection history affects the grade. How we calculate.

Grade History
Current Safe Bite Grade: F
04/14/2026 1st Follow-Up
0 points F
03/31/2026 Routine
9 critical -75 points F
11/24/2025 Routine
1 critical -15 points F
11/18/2025 1st Follow-Up
4 critical -40 points D → F
10/07/2025 Routine
2 critical -65 points B → D
04/01/2025 Routine
1 critical -30 points B
1st Follow-Up — 04/14/2026
Passed

No violations found — all issues resolved.

Inspection — 03/31/2026
Safe Bite Grade: C
Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/31/26

Mattress is not of standard size and creates a gap of more than 1/2 inch between mattress and crib frame. [Corrected]

Critical 10 pts 03/31/26

Potty chairs or diaper changing surfaces are not cleaned and disinfected after each use.

Critical 10 pts 03/31/26

The disinfecting solution is not prepared fresh every 24 hours using 1/4 cup of household bleach diluted in one gallon of water.

Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/31/26

Toxic materials that are not in actual use are not stored in a locked place inaccessible to children and/or stored separately from medication and food. [Corrected]

Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/31/26

Electrical outlets accessible to children are not covered with child resistant covers or of the child-proof type. [Corrected]

Critical Repeat Corrected 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 03/31/26

Formula bottles are not designated with child's name. [Corrected][Repeat]

Critical 10 pts 03/31/26

Changing table does not have an impervious surface and/or in disrepair.

Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 03/31/26

Changing table is not properly cleaned and disinfected. If used, disposable, non-absorbent paper sheets are not discarded immediately after each diapering. [Corrected]

Critical 10 pts 03/31/26

Fence openings are greater than 3 1/2 inches.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 03/31/26

Soap and/or paper towels are not provided for use at the hand wash lavatory. [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 03/31/26

Soap and paper towels are not provided at handwashing sink.

Non-Critical Repeat 0 pts 03/31/26

Child's height individual cubicles or lockers are not provided for storage of clothing or personal possessions of the children. [Repeat]

Inspection — 11/24/2025
Safe Bite Grade: A — Weighs on Current
Critical Repeat Corrected 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 11/24/25

Formula bottles are not designated with child's name. [Corrected][Repeat]

Non-Critical Repeat Corrected 0 pts 11/24/25

Child's height individual cubicles or lockers are not provided for storage of clothing or personal possessions of the children. [Corrected][Repeat]

1st Follow-Up — 11/18/2025 (42 days later)
Safe Bite Grade: B
Critical 10 pts 11/18/25

Potty chairs or diaper changing surfaces are not cleaned and disinfected after each use.

Critical Corrected 10 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 11/18/25

Toxic materials that are not in actual use are not stored in a locked place inaccessible to children and/or stored separately from medication and food. [Corrected]

Critical 10 pts 11/18/25

Formula bottles are not designated with child's name.

Critical Repeat Corrected ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) × 0.5 (corrected) 11/18/25

Gates are not equipped with self-closing and positive self-latching closing mechanisms. [Corrected][Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Pest entry (indirect — enables rodents, roaches, flies)

Doors, gates, and openings that don't close properly or lack screens allow rodents, cockroaches, and flies into the establishment. This doesn't cause illness directly, but it enables the pest infestations that do.

Non-Critical Corrected 0 pts 11/18/25

Formula is being mixed/prepared by staff [Corrected]

Non-Critical 0 pts 11/18/25

Child's height individual cubicles or lockers are not provided for storage of clothing or personal possessions of the children.

Inspection — 10/07/2025
Safe Bite Grade: C
Critical Repeat ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 10/07/25

Gates are not equipped with self-closing and positive self-latching closing mechanisms. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Pest entry (indirect — enables rodents, roaches, flies)

Doors, gates, and openings that don't close properly or lack screens allow rodents, cockroaches, and flies into the establishment. This doesn't cause illness directly, but it enables the pest infestations that do.

Critical Corrected ~4.0× illness risk = 70 pts × 0.5 (corrected) 10/07/25

Raw animal food is not separated from ready to eat food, or is placed, stored or displayed above ready to eat food. [Corrected]

Safe Bite Analysis Salmonella Campylobacter STEC

Raw meat, poultry, and seafood carry dangerous bacteria. When they aren't separated from other foods, bacteria can transfer to items that will be eaten without further cooking.

Inspection — 04/01/2025
Safe Bite Grade: B
Critical Repeat ~1.15× illness risk = 20 pts × 1.5 (repeat) 04/01/25

Gates are not equipped with self-closing and positive self-latching closing mechanisms. [Repeat]

Safe Bite Analysis Pest entry (indirect — enables rodents, roaches, flies)

Doors, gates, and openings that don't close properly or lack screens allow rodents, cockroaches, and flies into the establishment. This doesn't cause illness directly, but it enables the pest infestations that do.

Official Inspection Reports

Louisiana Department of Health

04/14/2026 Latest
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11/24/2025
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