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1,209 Daycare Centers in Louisiana

Browse 1,209 daycare centers across Louisiana. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Louisiana

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Louisiana can make the decision-making process smoother.

Louisiana has about 1,209 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Louisiana. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Louisiana

There are 1,209 daycares in Louisiana: 217 headstart facilities, 18 before/after school centers, 65 religious facility daycares, and 909 childcare and preschool centers.

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Livingston Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.4

One parent reports that their child developed aggressive behaviors and was picked up early for running away, while another states teachers are unprofessional and mistreat students, leading both to remove their children. These reviewers describe a concerning environment where staff actions allegedly contributed to negative behavioral changes in their children.

Address
25753 Walker South Road, Denham Springs, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Eunice Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3.3

One review highlights the program's focus on school readiness, comprehensive health and nutritional services, and active parent involvement. The feedback also notes the availability of early intervention for children with disabilities and the long-term academic and economic benefits of the Head Start curriculum.

school readiness preparationcomprehensive health and nutritional servicesactive parent involvement
Address
101 City Avenue, South East Neighborhood, Building, Eunice, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Cradle Of Love
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent reports receiving persistent and harassing sales calls from the center despite explicitly requesting that they stop, including a follow-up call from a staff member named Richard shortly after being told to cease contact.

Address
4800 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Guardian Angel Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent highlights exceptional care for infants and specific medical needs, noting responsive staff handling, while other reviewers report significant dissatisfaction with the facility's management and behavior. The few reviews so far mention a stark divide between high-quality individual interactions and broader institutional failures.

responsive staffexperienced with medical conditionsaccommodating for special needs
Address
1008 Virginia Street, New Iberia, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Lil Angels Daycare, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent highlights the convenient hours, location, and school transportation, while another praises the friendly and professional staff. Conversely, a separate review notes that the center is difficult to reach by phone.

convenient hoursconvenient locationschool transportation
Address
1024 Lagneaux Road, Duson, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Kids Only II Of Lafayette
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Feedback for this center is mixed, with one parent reporting a positive experience regarding staff and child progress, while others describe severe issues including physical abuse, poor supervision, and health hazards like insect bites.

supportive owner and directordedicated teacherschild learning and advancement
Address
700 Laneuville Road, Lafayette, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Doodlebug Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent describes a significant improvement in their child's health after switching to this center, noting they are reluctant to leave as their child approaches kindergarten. However, other reviewers strongly advise against attending, citing that the facility is dirty and causes children to stay sick constantly.

improved child healthbetter hygiene standardspositive transition from previous center
Address
109 Jane Drive, Lafayette, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
A Lil One'S Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent highlights friendly staff and a happy environment, while another reports unprofessional enrollment practices and abrupt denial of service due to staffing shortages and disputed behavioral records. The facility appears to have conflicting experiences, ranging from positive daily interactions to serious administrative failures.

friendly staffhappy childsafe environment
Address
29525 Walker South Road, Walker, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Lil Rascals Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Parents highlight the staff's exceptional care and patience, with children enjoying daily attendance. However, one account details a serious incident involving injury and unresolved communication regarding the cause.

caring staffpatient and observantchildren enjoy attending
Address
108 Large Road, Mansura, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
All About Kids Daycare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

All About Kids has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the cleanliness, safety, educational quality, and caring staff, with children showing developmental progress. However, negative reviewers report serious concerns including a child leaving the facility unattended near a highway, poor management accountability, lost items, and unprofessional communication from ownership.

Clean facilitysafe environmentcaring and patient staff
Address
4075 Highway 80 East, Haughton, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Richardson Day Care And Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Richardson Day Care has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise hands-on staff, strong parent communication, special needs accommodation, and Spanish language learning. Negative reviews report serious concerns including neglectful childcare practices, failure to pick up children, lack of communication with parents, and staff dishonesty.

hands-on staff approachstrong parent-child communicationaccommodates children with autism and special needs
Address
14885 Old Hammond Highway, Baton Rouge, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Shelia'S Kiddie Cottage
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Shelia's Kiddie Cottage receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the cleanliness, educational curriculum, and caring staff, but several parents report negative experiences with the owner's demeanor and inclusion practices. Long-term families express satisfaction with learning outcomes and accessibility, while others describe dismissive treatment and concerns about how children with disabilities or behavioral differences are handled.

Clean facilityeducational curriculum aligned with school board standardscaring and responsive staff
Address
4349 Gen. Meyer Ave, New Orleans, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Catholic Community Services
Church Daycare
3.2

Catholic Community Services in Baton Rouge is a religious charitable organization that receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise their helpfulness and kindness, noting they assist people of all faiths. However, multiple negative reviews cite consistent issues with rental and utility assistance programs, including closed application lists, staff unavailability, documentation requirements, and lack of funding.

Friendly and helpful staffassists people regardless
Address
1900 South Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Alexandria Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

One parent reports a serious safety concern, alleging that a staff member who refused vaccination negligently allowed their child to contract COVID-19 and subsequently spread it to other children in the facility.

None mentioned
Address
2321 Rapides Avenue, Alexandria, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Kid Kollege Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Kid Kollege has highly polarized reviews reflecting a significant change in ownership and management. Previous owners received praise for their preschool curriculum and staff, but the new ownership has prompted numerous complaints about unprofessionalism, unresponsive management, and poor child-centered practices. Multiple parents have withdrawn their children or expressed strong dissatisfaction with the current facility.

Strong preschool curriculumchildren well-prepared for kindergartenprevious owner's willingness to work with families during financial hardship
Address
2850 Highway 28 East, Suite 126, Pineville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Alexandria Day Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

One parent reports that a staff member contracted and spread Covid-19 to multiple children, citing negligence due to the provider's refusal to be vaccinated. The reviewer explicitly advises against enrolling children at this facility due to these safety concerns.

Address
14 Bertie Street, Alexandria, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St. Paul Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3.1

St. Paul Head Start Center in Haughton receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Positive reviews praise quality care, education, staff professionalism, and community resources, while negative reviews cite disorganization, unprofessional staff, poor communication, inadequate incident reporting, and insufficient support for children with behavioral issues.

Quality care and educationclean environmenteducational materials
Address
6148 Highway 157, Haughton, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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A Lil' One'S Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

A Lil' One's Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating the facility 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, particularly highlighting individual teachers who build strong relationships with children. The center is noted for helping children feel safe, learn developmental skills, and prepare for kindergarten.

Caring and loving staffindividual teacher-child relationshipssafe and comfortable environment
Address
4970 Stumberg Lane, Baton Rouge, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Baton Rouge Christian Academy
Church Daycare
3.1

Baton Rouge Christian Academy receives mixed reviews with significant quality and service concerns. While some parents praise the facility's environment and staff control, multiple reviewers report hidden fees, poor communication, staff conduct issues, and inadequate childcare practices.

Clean facilitychildren appear happystaff maintains control
Address
2432 Monroe Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Omcap Head Start Jackson Street Center
Headstart Programs
3.1

OMCAP HEAD START Jackson Street Center has mixed reviews with significant concerns about accessibility and service delivery. While some parents praise staff helpfulness, the majority of reviewers report difficulties reaching the facility, claims of favoritism, and frustration with program availability and responsiveness.

Sweet and helpful staff (Mrs. Cheryl mentioned)great service
Address
1517 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Small World Infant And Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Small World has highly polarized reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Some parents praise the staff's kindness and attentiveness, particularly in the infant room, while others report serious safety concerns including neglect, rough handling of babies, bullying, and unprofessional management. Recent negative reviews cite ongoing issues with staff behavior despite camera monitoring and poor customer service.

Kind and friendly staffattentive care for infa
Address
6446 Cypress Street, West Monroe, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
A Lil' One'S Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Parents consistently praise A Lil' One's Learning Center for its caring and attentive staff, particularly highlighting teachers like Ms. Stephanie who make children feel safe and loved. Multiple reviewers report their children have learned academic skills (letters, numbers, shapes, colors) and developed confidence, with parents feeling comfortable leaving their children in their care. The facility has served families for years with no reported issues.

Caring and loving staffsafe environmentacademic learning outcomes
Address
2457 Florida Boulevard, Denham Springs, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Candieland Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
900 Mcdonald Street, Ruston, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Light House Ministries, INC.
Church Daycare
3

One parent recommends the facility for pregnant teens seeking spiritual and physical support, while two others report severe dissatisfaction, citing a lack of comfort and describing the environment as harmful to children.

spiritual and physical support for pregnant teens
Address
180 Light House Lane, Reeves, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Pine Belt Multi-Purpose Agency Head Start- Winn Center
Headstart Programs
3
Address
1102 West Boundary Street, Winnfield, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Johnny Gray Jones Regional Youth Shelter
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

This facility is a youth shelter, not a traditional daycare. Multiple reviews report serious concerns including safety issues (child escaped within 24 hours), inadequate supervision, poor hygiene conditions (lice, bed bugs), staff misconduct, and lack of support services. One positive review praised it as a place to help troubled kids.

Described as a place to help troubled kids
Address
4815 Shed Road, Bossier City, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Children'S World Developmental And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Children's World Developmental and Learning Center has mixed reviews. While some parents praise the patience of staff and quality of care, multiple parents report serious concerns about inadequate staffing ratios, lack of educational programming, uncertified teachers, poor facility conditions, and unprofessional staff conduct.

Patient staffone long-tenured teacher (Ms. Delores) noted as effectivedescribed as providing good quality care by some parents
Address
1384 Swan Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Alpha & Omega Christian Academy
Church Daycare
3

One parent describes their experience at this religious facility as merely okay after living there for a month. The limited feedback provided does not highlight specific strengths or weaknesses of the childcare program.

Address
16441 South Harrells Ferry Road, # 67, Baton Rouge, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Alpha And Omega Christian Academy At Siegen Village
Church Daycare
3

One parent describes their experience at the facility as merely okay after living in the area for a month. The feedback is limited and does not provide detailed insights into the childcare quality.

Address
6630 Siegen Lane, Building #67, Baton Rouge, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Crayon Campus Childcare And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports a comfortable and welcoming infant program with attentive care, while another describes a negative experience involving the exclusion of ABA services and the use of high chairs with tablets for a non-napping autistic child. A third review highlights a toddler environment where parents felt targeted by staff behavior, leading to their withdrawal from the facility.

welcoming infant carecomfortable environmentchildren are fed and have playtime
Address
9715 Lawndale Dr, Baton Rouge, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,209 all daycares across Louisiana. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Louisiana are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Louisiana's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Louisiana, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Louisiana sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Louisiana vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.