Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Covington, LA
Compare 11 child daycare & preschools in Covington. Average rating: 4.62/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Covington, Louisiana at a glance
- Programs
- 11
- Avg rating
- 4.62/5
- Parent reviews
- 82
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 8
Covington has 11 licensed child daycare & preschools with 82 parent reviews averaging 4.62/5.8 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 73% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 70433 zip code, averaging 4.59 stars across 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Covington
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.
- 1Greater Starlight Baptist Church Kiddie Kollege Day Care4.8 score5(20)
521 West Twenty-Eighth Avenue, Covington, LA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 80 children
The reviews provided are about the church facility itself rather than the daycare program. Reviewers praise the welcoming, inclusive spiritual environment, inspiring music and preaching, and inclusive message about diversity in heaven. Many visits were motivated by mentions from comedians Theo Von and Katt Williams.
Warm and inclusive welcomeinspiring music directormeaningful sermonsinclusive environment for all ages - 2Planet Kids Pre-School4.58 score5(7)
1201 West Twenty-Second, Covington, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
Planet Kids Pre-School in Covington receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring teachers, strong curriculum, and supportive leadership. Parents consistently report that their children look forward to attending and feel well cared for. Director Ashley is frequently highlighted for her excellent communication and management of the facility.
Caring and wonderful teachersengaging curriculumchildren enjoy attendingstrong communication from director - 3Appletree Academy4.33 score4.5(10)
72125 Military Road, Covington, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 111 children
Parents consistently praise Appletree Academy as a nurturing, family-like environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Owner Lisa and manager Jane are frequently highlighted for their personal involvement, care, and responsiveness to families. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards, implements structured learning programs, and provides transparent communication through daily camera access.
Caring and certified stafffamily-oriented atmospherehigh-quality learning programsowner's personal involvement and accessibility - 4Office Of Community Services3.6 score3.5(20)
351 Holiday Boulevard, Covington, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Office of Community Services in Covington, Louisiana receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the friendly and helpful staff members. Reviews highlight exceptional customer service and assistance beyond core services, including post-hurricane support and aid with benefits applications. The facility appears to serve broader community support functions rather than traditional daycare services.
friendly and courteous staffhelpful front desk employeesquick serviceextra assistance provided
Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Covington
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Covington, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Covington zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70433 | 13 | 4.59 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Covington (30–232 children)
Small
up to 30 children
2
Medium
31–75 children
6
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
2
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Covington based on parent reviews
Planet Kids Pre-School
1201 West Twenty-Second, Covington, LA
Planet Kids Pre-School in Covington receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring teachers, strong curriculum, and supportive leadership. Parents consistently report that their children look forward to attending and feel well cared for. Director Ashley is frequently highlighted for her excellent communication and management of the facility.
Appletree Academy
72125 Military Road, Covington, LA
Parents consistently praise Appletree Academy as a nurturing, family-like environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Owner Lisa and manager Jane are frequently highlighted for their personal involvement, care, and responsiveness to families. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards, implements structured learning programs, and provides transparent communication through daily camera access.
Little Discoveries Children'S Center, LLC
514 South Jefferson Avenue, Covington, LA
Parents highlight the quality of care, organizational structure, and the kind, nurturing staff as key strengths of the center. However, one parent reports a significant concern regarding the lack of visibility into the facility, noting there are no windows and no video access for parents to check on their children.
Little Oak Preschool
118 North Jefferson, Covington, LA
One parent reports a positive one-year experience, noting that their children enjoy the program and feel well cared for. The review highlights a family-like atmosphere and expresses strong trust in the staff.
Pine Knoll Learning Center, INC.
79225 Lee Road (Highway 40), Covington, LA
One parent highlights the staff as awesome and loving, while also appreciating the rural setting that allows children to spend time outdoors. The review does not mention any specific drawbacks or complaints regarding the facility or program.
True Colors Childcare School
1326 West Twenty-First Street, Covington, LA
One parent highlights the energetic environment and engaging activities, while others report severe safety failures including a child wandering onto a busy highway and another exiting the facility unattended. These incidents involved a lack of staff accountability and delayed response, with one reviewer warning that conditions do not match expectations.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Covington, Louisiana
There are 11 child daycare & preschools in Covington, Louisiana, making up 73% of the 15 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Covington have an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 73% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 82 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Covington, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Covington
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One parent reports a positive one-year experience, noting that their children enjoy the program and feel well cared for. The review highlights a family-like atmosphere and expresses strong trust in the staff.
- Address
- 118 North Jefferson, Covington, LA
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Quality
One parent highlights the staff as awesome and loving, while also appreciating the rural setting that allows children to spend time outdoors. The review does not mention any specific drawbacks or complaints regarding the facility or program.
- Address
- 79225 Lee Road (Highway 40), Covington, LA
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Planet Kids Pre-School in Covington receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring teachers, strong curriculum, and supportive leadership. Parents consistently report that their children look forward to attending and feel well cared for. Director Ashley is frequently highlighted for her excellent communication and management of the facility.
- Address
- 1201 West Twenty-Second, Covington, LA
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents consistently praise Appletree Academy as a nurturing, family-like environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Owner Lisa and manager Jane are frequently highlighted for their personal involvement, care, and responsiveness to families. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards, implements structured learning programs, and provides transparent communication through daily camera access.
- Address
- 72125 Military Road, Covington, LA
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Quality
Parents highlight the quality of care, organizational structure, and the kind, nurturing staff as key strengths of the center. However, one parent reports a significant concern regarding the lack of visibility into the facility, noting there are no windows and no video access for parents to check on their children.
- Address
- 514 South Jefferson Avenue, Covington, LA
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Quality
Office of Community Services in Covington, Louisiana receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the friendly and helpful staff members. Reviews highlight exceptional customer service and assistance beyond core services, including post-hurricane support and aid with benefits applications. The facility appears to serve broader community support functions rather than traditional daycare services.
- Address
- 351 Holiday Boulevard, Covington, LA
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent highlights the energetic environment and engaging activities, while others report severe safety failures including a child wandering onto a busy highway and another exiting the facility unattended. These incidents involved a lack of staff accountability and delayed response, with one reviewer warning that conditions do not match expectations.
- Address
- 1326 West Twenty-First Street, Covington, LA
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 111 East Magee Street, Covington, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
- Quality
- Address
- 70263 L Street, Covington, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Little Red Schoolhouse of Covington receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong early childhood education focus, and children's enthusiasm about attending. One recent review raised concerns about diaper changing frequency and responsiveness to parent communication regarding children's needs.
- Address
- 304 East Thirty-Second Avenue, Covington, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- Address
- 70104 Wolverine Drive, Covington, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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