16 Daycare Centers in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Browse all 16 daycare centers in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lake Charles
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1University United Methodist Day School4.35 score4.6(7)
3501 Patrick Street, Lake Charles, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 114 children
Reviews consistently praise the facility's welcoming and friendly atmosphere, with particular emphasis on the strong community and spiritual environment. Parents highlight the quality of worship services and the caring nature of congregation members. The center is described as a great place to be part of a connected and supportive community.
Welcoming and friendly environmentvibrant communitycaring staffquality worship services - 2Briar Patch Early Learning Center, INC.4.22 score4.4(6)
4323 Louisiana Avenue, Lake Charles, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 145 children
Briar Patch Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff, education quality, and family-oriented environment. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about supervision, hygiene, safety incidents, and staff responsiveness to parent concerns.
Reasonable pricingcaring and phenomenal staffstrong educational programsgood communication with parents - 3
2900 East Opelousas Street, Lake Charles, LA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children
The reviews provided do not contain feedback from parents about the daycare services. Instead, they are reviews of United Christian Fellowship Church praising the church's ministry, leadership, and community involvement. No information about the child development center's daycare operations, staff, or educational programs is available in these reviews.
Strong spiritual communitywelcoming and non-judgmental environmentcommunity outreach and volunteer opportunitiesexperienced leadership - 4Dss Ocs Lake Charles Regional Office/Region V4.16 score4.2(20)
1639 Ryan Street Second Floor, Lake Charles, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
These reviews are not for the daycare center listed. They are reviews of Lake Charles Regional Airport, not DSS OCS Lake Charles Regional Office/Region V daycare. No actual daycare reviews are present.
Unable to assess - wrong reviews provided - 5Dss Ocs Cyfs Lake Charles Regional Office/Region V4.16 score4.2(20)
1639 Ryan Street Second Floor, Lake Charles, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Error: The reviews provided are for Lake Charles Regional Airport, not DSS OCS CYFS LAKE CHARLES REGIONAL OFFICE/REGION V daycare center. No actual daycare parent reviews are available to summarize.
Unable to determine - reviews are about airportnot daycare - 6St. John'S Little Lambs4.06 score4.1(7)
600 University Drive, Lake Charles, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 107 children
St. John's Little Lambs receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the educational program, staff kindness, and organized facility. The vast majority of reviews highlight satisfied children who feel loved and learn daily. One review expressed dissatisfaction with the director.
Advanced education programpatient and kind staffwell-organizedclean facility - 7Adventures In Wonderland Daycare4 score4(20)
711 Eleventh Street, Lake Charles, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children
Adventures in Wonderland Daycare is a play center facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana that parents praise for its variety of activities, friendly staff, and affordable admission ($9 for children). The facility features multiple play areas suitable for ages 1-10 including arcade games, laser tag, tunnel systems, and slides. Most parents report positive experiences, though some note concerns about cleanliness and maintenance.
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Highest rated daycares in Lake Charles based on parent reviews
Hart'S Childcare Center
400 East School Street, Lake Charles, LA
University United Methodist Day School
3501 Patrick Street, Lake Charles, LA
Reviews consistently praise the facility's welcoming and friendly atmosphere, with particular emphasis on the strong community and spiritual environment. Parents highlight the quality of worship services and the caring nature of congregation members. The center is described as a great place to be part of a connected and supportive community.
Angels Among Us Child Care Center
2508 Common Street, Lake Charles, LA
Briar Patch Early Learning Center, INC.
4323 Louisiana Avenue, Lake Charles, LA
Briar Patch Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff, education quality, and family-oriented environment. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about supervision, hygiene, safety incidents, and staff responsiveness to parent concerns.
United Christian Fellowship Child Development Center "The Little Kingdom"
2900 East Opelousas Street, Lake Charles, LA
The reviews provided do not contain feedback from parents about the daycare services. Instead, they are reviews of United Christian Fellowship Church praising the church's ministry, leadership, and community involvement. No information about the child development center's daycare operations, staff, or educational programs is available in these reviews.
Community Christian Preschool And Daycare
2627 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, LA
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Daycare Centers in Lake Charles, Louisiana
There are 16 daycare centers in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Lake Charles, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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- 2627 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, LA
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- 400 East School Street, Lake Charles, LA
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- 2508 Common Street, Lake Charles, LA
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- 3215 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, LA
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Reviews consistently praise the facility's welcoming and friendly atmosphere, with particular emphasis on the strong community and spiritual environment. Parents highlight the quality of worship services and the caring nature of congregation members. The center is described as a great place to be part of a connected and supportive community.
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- 3501 Patrick Street, Lake Charles, LA
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Briar Patch Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff, education quality, and family-oriented environment. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about supervision, hygiene, safety incidents, and staff responsiveness to parent concerns.
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- 4323 Louisiana Avenue, Lake Charles, LA
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The reviews provided do not contain feedback from parents about the daycare services. Instead, they are reviews of United Christian Fellowship Church praising the church's ministry, leadership, and community involvement. No information about the child development center's daycare operations, staff, or educational programs is available in these reviews.
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- 2900 East Opelousas Street, Lake Charles, LA
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These reviews are not for the daycare center listed. They are reviews of Lake Charles Regional Airport, not DSS OCS Lake Charles Regional Office/Region V daycare. No actual daycare reviews are present.
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- 1639 Ryan Street Second Floor, Lake Charles, LA
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Error: The reviews provided are for Lake Charles Regional Airport, not DSS OCS CYFS LAKE CHARLES REGIONAL OFFICE/REGION V daycare center. No actual daycare parent reviews are available to summarize.
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- 1639 Ryan Street Second Floor, Lake Charles, LA
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- 1639 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA
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St. John's Little Lambs receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the educational program, staff kindness, and organized facility. The vast majority of reviews highlight satisfied children who feel loved and learn daily. One review expressed dissatisfaction with the director.
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- 600 University Drive, Lake Charles, LA
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- 2400 Merganser Street, Building A, Lake Charles, LA
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Adventures in Wonderland Daycare is a play center facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana that parents praise for its variety of activities, friendly staff, and affordable admission ($9 for children). The facility features multiple play areas suitable for ages 1-10 including arcade games, laser tag, tunnel systems, and slides. Most parents report positive experiences, though some note concerns about cleanliness and maintenance.
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- 711 Eleventh Street, Lake Charles, LA
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Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center #375 for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. The facility is noted for accommodating enrollment requests, maintaining a screen-free play-based curriculum, and supporting children's developmental progress. Parents report feeling confident in the center's safety, communication, and genuine investment in their children's growth.
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- 4630 Nelson Road, Lake Charles, LA
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- 1551 East Main Street, Lake Charles, LA
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- 4332 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, LA
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