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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Mandeville, LA

Compare 9 child daycare & preschools in Mandeville. Average rating: 4.26/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Mandeville, Louisiana at a glance

Programs
9
Avg rating
4.26/5
Parent reviews
35
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Mandeville has 9 licensed child daycare & preschools with 35 parent reviews averaging 4.26/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mandeville

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
    Planet Kids Pre-School
    4.58 score
    5(7)

    1335 Soult Street, Mandeville, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Planet Kids Academy in Mandeville receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive teaching staff, strong leadership from Director Ashley, engaging curriculum, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. Families report feeling confident in their children's care and learning experience.

    caring and wonderful staffstrong communication from directorengaging curriculumchildren enjoy attending
  2. 2
    Primary Colors Learning Center Of Mandeville, LLC
    3.22 score
    3(18)

    2250 Seventh Street, Mandeville, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 137 children

    Primary Colors Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring teachers, educational curriculum, cleanliness, and child development outcomes. However, a small number of parents report concerns about leadership/management decisions, including enrollment termination, billing practices, and perceived lack of flexibility with behavioral or developmental challenges.

    Caring and professional teachersno-screen facilitytransparent communicationclean environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Mandeville

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

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

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.26avg rating
9 daycares · 5 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Mandeville zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
704716
3.83
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Mandeville (41–137 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Mandeville based on parent reviews

Planet Kids Pre-School

5(7)

1335 Soult Street, Mandeville, LA

Planet Kids Academy in Mandeville receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive teaching staff, strong leadership from Director Ashley, engaging curriculum, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. Families report feeling confident in their children's care and learning experience.

caring and wonderful staffstrong communication from directorengaging curriculum

Starc/West

4.8(4)

1705 Viola Street, Mandeville, LA

Reviewers highlight the staff's caring nature and talent for creating art and crafts, with one parent noting the facility serves as more than just a job. Several comments specifically praise the center as a great place for clients with special needs.

caring stafftalent for art and craftssuitable for special needs clients

Children'S Cottage Preschool And Infant Center, INC.

4.3(3)

706 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, LA

Parents describe the center as a top-tier choice for childcare, highlighting the staff's kindness and genuine care for the children. Reviewers note that their children are happy and actively learning, with one parent specifically recommending the program for its positive impact.

caring and sweet staffhigh-quality educationhappy children

The Children'S Chalet, INC.

4.2(3)

1991 North Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, LA

Parents report high satisfaction with The Children's Chalet, noting that infants are well-cared for and happy from a very young age. Reviewers highlight the attentive staff, particularly Mrs. Linda, and the positive social and mental growth observed in their children.

infant care qualityattentive staffhappy children

Primary Colors Learning Center Of Mandeville, LLC

3(18)

2250 Seventh Street, Mandeville, LA

Primary Colors Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring teachers, educational curriculum, cleanliness, and child development outcomes. However, a small number of parents report concerns about leadership/management decisions, including enrollment termination, billing practices, and perceived lack of flexibility with behavioral or developmental challenges.

Caring and professional teachersno-screen facilitytransparent communication

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Daycare types in Mandeville

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Before or After School Daycare 1

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🎨 Preschools 3

Child Daycare & Preschools in Mandeville, Louisiana

There are 9 child daycare & preschools in Mandeville, Louisiana, making up 90% of the 10 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 Mandeville have an average rating of 4.26 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.26 stars. Our analysis covers 35 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Mandeville, 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 Mandeville

Showing 9 results

Planet Kids Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Planet Kids Academy in Mandeville receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive teaching staff, strong leadership from Director Ashley, engaging curriculum, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. Families report feeling confident in their children's care and learning experience.

caring and wonderful staffstrong communication from directorengaging curriculum
Address
1335 Soult Street, Mandeville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Starc/West
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviewers highlight the staff's caring nature and talent for creating art and crafts, with one parent noting the facility serves as more than just a job. Several comments specifically praise the center as a great place for clients with special needs.

caring stafftalent for art and craftssuitable for special needs clients
Address
1705 Viola Street, Mandeville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Children'S Cottage Preschool And Infant Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents describe the center as a top-tier choice for childcare, highlighting the staff's kindness and genuine care for the children. Reviewers note that their children are happy and actively learning, with one parent specifically recommending the program for its positive impact.

caring and sweet staffhigh-quality educationhappy children
Address
706 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
The Children'S Chalet, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Parents report high satisfaction with The Children's Chalet, noting that infants are well-cared for and happy from a very young age. Reviewers highlight the attentive staff, particularly Mrs. Linda, and the positive social and mental growth observed in their children.

infant care qualityattentive staffhappy children
Address
1991 North Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Primary Colors Learning Center Of Mandeville, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Primary Colors Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring teachers, educational curriculum, cleanliness, and child development outcomes. However, a small number of parents report concerns about leadership/management decisions, including enrollment termination, billing practices, and perceived lack of flexibility with behavioral or developmental challenges.

Caring and professional teachersno-screen facilitytransparent communication
Address
2250 Seventh Street, Mandeville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Creative Child Learning Center, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4441 Iberville Street, Mandeville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ymca Preschool Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4438 Highway 22, Mandeville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Learning Tree
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
287 Oakwood Drive, Mandeville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Noah'S Arc West
Child Daycare & Preschools

Reviewers highlight the center's caring staff and talent for creating art and crafts, with one parent noting it serves as more than just a job. Another parent specifically praises the environment as great for special needs individuals, while others simply describe it as a great place with staff who take great care of clients.

caring stafftalent for art and craftsexcellent for special needs individuals
Address
1705 Viola Street, Mandeville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 9 child daycare & preschools daycares in Mandeville, Louisiana, out of 10 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Mandeville have an average Google rating of 4.26 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 40% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Mandeville, 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
Mandeville offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 facilities
  • Before or After School 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 Mandeville for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mandeville 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.