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9 Daycare Centers in Metairie, Louisiana

Browse all 9 daycare centers in Metairie, Louisiana. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Metairie

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
    Children'S Carousel Learning And Daycare Center
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    3720 West Esplanade Avenue, Metairie, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 161 children

    Parents consistently praise Children's Carousel for its nurturing environment, attentive staff, and strong educational curriculum. Reviews highlight the owner's 20+ year commitment, modern facilities with classroom cameras, and accommodating administration. All recent reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars.

    Attentive and caring teachersstrong academic instructionclassroom cameras for safety monitoringhealthy meals provided
  2. 2
    Balloons And Lollypops
    4.18 score
    4.3(7)

    3124 Forty-Ninth Street, Metairie, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children

    Balloons and Lollypops receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, who praise the family-oriented environment, caring staff, and developmental progress of their children. One dissatisfied parent raised concerns about strict policies, lack of visible activities, and reported incidents of hitting and biting.

    Welcoming and family-like staffaffordablesmall school feelchildren excited to attend
  3. 3
    Balloons And Lollypops II
    4.18 score
    4.3(7)

    209 Sierra Court, Metairie, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

    Balloons and Lollypops II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the family-oriented atmosphere, caring staff, and developmental progress of children. One negative review raised concerns about strict policies, lack of visible activities, and facility atmosphere.

    Family-feel environmentwelcoming and caring staffaffordablechild development in speech and manners
  4. 4
    Tiny Tot Day Care
    3.88 score
    3.8(8)

    609 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

    Tiny Tot Day Care receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the teachers, quick child adjustment, educational activities, and home-cooked meals. However, serious concerns have been raised about staff conduct, including yelling at children and physical discipline.

    Caring and engaging teachersquick child adjustmenteducational curriculumhome-cooked meals

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Metairie based on parent reviews

Children'S Carousel Learning And Daycare Center

4.8(20)

3720 West Esplanade Avenue, Metairie, LA

Parents consistently praise Children's Carousel for its nurturing environment, attentive staff, and strong educational curriculum. Reviews highlight the owner's 20+ year commitment, modern facilities with classroom cameras, and accommodating administration. All recent reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars.

Attentive and caring teachersstrong academic instructionclassroom cameras for safety monitoring

Metairie Kids World, INC.

4.8(3)

2908 Lake Villa Drive, Metairie, LA

Balloons And Lollypops

4.3(7)

3124 Forty-Ninth Street, Metairie, LA

Balloons and Lollypops receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, who praise the family-oriented environment, caring staff, and developmental progress of their children. One dissatisfied parent raised concerns about strict policies, lack of visible activities, and reported incidents of hitting and biting.

Welcoming and family-like staffaffordablesmall school feel

Balloons And Lollypops II

4.3(7)

209 Sierra Court, Metairie, LA

Balloons and Lollypops II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the family-oriented atmosphere, caring staff, and developmental progress of children. One negative review raised concerns about strict policies, lack of visible activities, and facility atmosphere.

Family-feel environmentwelcoming and caring staffaffordable

David Drive Day Care & Preschool

3.7(2)

2601 David Drive, Metairie, LA

Tiny Tot Day Care

3.8(8)

609 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, LA

Tiny Tot Day Care receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the teachers, quick child adjustment, educational activities, and home-cooked meals. However, serious concerns have been raised about staff conduct, including yelling at children and physical discipline.

Caring and engaging teachersquick child adjustmenteducational curriculum

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Daycare Centers in Metairie, Louisiana

There are 9 daycare centers in Metairie, 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 Metairie, 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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Children'S Carousel Learning And Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Children's Carousel for its nurturing environment, attentive staff, and strong educational curriculum. Reviews highlight the owner's 20+ year commitment, modern facilities with classroom cameras, and accommodating administration. All recent reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars.

Attentive and caring teachersstrong academic instructionclassroom cameras for safety monitoring
Address
3720 West Esplanade Avenue, Metairie, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Metairie Kids World, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
2908 Lake Villa Drive, Metairie, LA
Phone
(504) 887-0736
Quality
Balloons And Lollypops
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Balloons and Lollypops receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, who praise the family-oriented environment, caring staff, and developmental progress of their children. One dissatisfied parent raised concerns about strict policies, lack of visible activities, and reported incidents of hitting and biting.

Welcoming and family-like staffaffordablesmall school feel
Address
3124 Forty-Ninth Street, Metairie, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Balloons And Lollypops II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Balloons and Lollypops II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the family-oriented atmosphere, caring staff, and developmental progress of children. One negative review raised concerns about strict policies, lack of visible activities, and facility atmosphere.

Family-feel environmentwelcoming and caring staffaffordable
Address
209 Sierra Court, Metairie, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Tiny Tot Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Tiny Tot Day Care receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the teachers, quick child adjustment, educational activities, and home-cooked meals. However, serious concerns have been raised about staff conduct, including yelling at children and physical discipline.

Caring and engaging teachersquick child adjustmenteducational curriculum
Address
609 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
David Drive Day Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2601 David Drive, Metairie, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Guardian Angel Child Care And Preschool, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3001 Lake Villa Drive, Metairie, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Metairie Road Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
113 Central Drive, Metairie, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Children'S Center For Love And Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2717 Athania Street, Metairie, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Frequently asked questions

There are 9 all daycares in Metairie, Louisiana. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Metairie, 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
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 Metairie for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Metairie 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.