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Best Daycare Centers in Leesville, LA

Compare 7 daycare centers in Leesville. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Leesville, Louisiana at a glance

Daycares
7
Avg rating
4.7/5
Parent reviews
18
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Leesville offers 7 licensed daycares, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 4.7/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 71446 zip code, averaging 4.95 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Leesville

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.

  1. 1
    First Baptist Child Care
    4.65 score
    4.9(13)

    1400 Nolan Trace, Leesville, LA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 157 children

    Note: The available reviews appear to be for First Baptist Church rather than its child care center specifically. Reviews consistently praise the church community for being welcoming, friendly, and hospitable with quality worship services and activities.

    Welcoming and friendly atmospherestrong sense of community and familyquality children's choirwarm hospitality
  2. 2
    Lamar Salter Day Care Center
    3.95 score
    3.9(5)

    15014 Lake Charles Highway, Leesville, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    This appears to be a vocational/technical school rather than a daycare center. Reviews are mixed, with strong praise for the Automotive Technology program and its instructor, but significant criticism of an EMT class and complaints about disorganization and unprofessional conduct.

    Experienced automotive instructorhands-on learning approachjob placement assistancehelpful staff and administration for automotive program

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Leesville

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Leesville, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.63avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

4.9avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Leesville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
714465
4.95
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Leesville (19–157 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Leesville based on parent reviews

First Baptist Child Care

4.9(13)

1400 Nolan Trace, Leesville, LA

Note: The available reviews appear to be for First Baptist Church rather than its child care center specifically. Reviews consistently praise the church community for being welcoming, friendly, and hospitable with quality worship services and activities.

Welcoming and friendly atmospherestrong sense of community and familyquality children's choir

Kidz Korner Day Care

5

906 Marvin Avenue, Leesville, LA

Dreams And Discoveries

5

812 Jeane Chapel Road, Leesville, LA

Lamar Salter Day Care Center

3.9(5)

15014 Lake Charles Highway, Leesville, LA

This appears to be a vocational/technical school rather than a daycare center. Reviews are mixed, with strong praise for the Automotive Technology program and its instructor, but significant criticism of an EMT class and complaints about disorganization and unprofessional conduct.

Experienced automotive instructorhands-on learning approachjob placement assistance

Map

Daycare types in Leesville

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 2Church Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Leesville, Louisiana

There are 7 daycare centers in Leesville, Louisiana. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Leesville have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 18 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Leesville, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Leesville

Showing 7 results

Kidz Korner Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
906 Marvin Avenue, Leesville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Dreams And Discoveries
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
812 Jeane Chapel Road, Leesville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
First Baptist Child Care
Church Daycare
4.9

Note: The available reviews appear to be for First Baptist Church rather than its child care center specifically. Reviews consistently praise the church community for being welcoming, friendly, and hospitable with quality worship services and activities.

Welcoming and friendly atmospherestrong sense of community and familyquality children's choir
Address
1400 Nolan Trace, Leesville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Lamar Salter Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

This appears to be a vocational/technical school rather than a daycare center. Reviews are mixed, with strong praise for the Automotive Technology program and its instructor, but significant criticism of an EMT class and complaints about disorganization and unprofessional conduct.

Experienced automotive instructorhands-on learning approachjob placement assistance
Address
15014 Lake Charles Highway, Leesville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Pooh Bear Child Care & Learning Environment
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
149 Timber Ridge Avenue, Leesville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Pickering-Vernon Schools Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
116 Leblue Road, Leesville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hicks High School Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
1296 Hicks School Road, Leesville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 all daycares in Leesville, Louisiana. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Leesville have an average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Leesville, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Louisiana's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Louisiana)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Leesville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Louisiana typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Leesville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Leesville must be licensed by Louisiana's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.