Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Shreveport, LA
Compare 74 child daycare & preschools in Shreveport. Average rating: 4.34/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Shreveport, Louisiana at a glance
- Programs
- 74
- Avg rating
- 4.34/5
- Parent reviews
- 412
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 30
Shreveport has 74 licensed child daycare & preschools with 412 parent reviews averaging 4.34/5.30 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 51% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 71107 (avg 4.74 stars), while 71109 has the largest selection (15 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Shreveport
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.
- 1Shades Of Love Daycare4.64 score4.8(20)
5610 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center. The reviews describe Shades of Love as an adult novelty and lingerie retail store in Shreveport, Louisiana. There is a significant mismatch between the listed business type (center-based daycare) and the actual customer reviews.
Clean and classy storefriendly and knowledgeable staffwide selectionaffordable prices - 2First Impression Learning Center4.64 score4.8(20)
2715 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 22 children
First Impression Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children across academics, speech, potty training, and multilingual learning (Spanish and ASL). The facility is noted for affordability relative to quality of care, special events, and a nurturing atmosphere where children are genuinely happy to attend.
Warm and car - 3Lake Bethlehem Learning Opportunity Center4.64 score4.8(20)
2842 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Shreveport, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 71 children
These reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. The listings show overwhelmingly positive feedback (all 5/5 stars) about Pastor Everett's preaching, worship services, and the church community atmosphere.
Excellent pastor and preachingquality worship and musicwelcoming and friendly congregationspirit-filled services - 4Greater Hope Early Childcare Development & Learning Center4.58 score4.8(13)
4355 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children
Reviews are predominantly positive with a 5/5 rating average. However, most reviews appear to reference church services rather than daycare experiences, making it difficult to assess actual childcare quality. The few daycare-specific comments mention cleanliness.
Clean facilitypositive atmosphere - 5Summer Grove Baptist Church Early Childhood Enrichment Center4.56 score4.7(20)
8924 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, LA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 334 children
Reviews are not from daycare parents but rather from church members and community visitors. The facility is praised as a welcoming, mission-focused Baptist church with active community outreach programs and a thrift store that supports local families in need.
Friendly and inviting atmospherestrong sense of communitymission-minded approachquality choir and music program - 6C. E. Galloway Head Start4.53 score4.8(10)
335 East Olive Street, Shreveport, LA · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 84 children
C. E. Galloway Head Start receives consistently high ratings from parents, with most giving 5-star reviews. Parents praise the sweet, friendly, and compassionate teaching staff, as well as the center's focus on child safety and quality care.
friendly and compassionate teachersgreat with kidsstrong safety measuresexcellent center management - 7Praise Temple'S Mustard Seed Learning Center4.47 score4.6(18)
4820 Greewood Road, Shreveport, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Praise Temple church rather than their daycare center. Reviews praise the church leadership, community involvement, and spiritual atmosphere. No specific feedback about daycare services, facilities, or child care quality was found in these reviews.
Community outreach and givingwelcoming environmentspiritual leadershipsense of family community - 8Mutual Kindergarten And Day Care Center4.4 score4.8(5)
722 Elvis Presley Avenue, Shreveport, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Parents consistently praise the daycare for its caring and engaged staff, individualized approach to learning, and clean facilities. Reviews highlight the teachers' enthusiasm, attentiveness to children's comfort, and supportive environment. One reviewer noted the facility's helpfulness during a family crisis.
Caring and nurturing staffindividualized learning approachengaged teachersclean facility - 9Providence House Child Development Center4.4 score4.8(5)
825 Cotton Street, Shreveport, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children
Providence House Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring, engaged staff who provide individualized instruction and maintain strong communication with families. Parents emphasize the nurturing environment, cleanliness, and genuine care for children's wellbeing.
caring and engaged teachersindividualized learning approachstaff enthusiasm and communicationclean facility - 10Kids First Childcare4.32 score4.5(9)
2725 Hollywood Avenue, Shreveport, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children
Kids First Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, educational activities, cleanliness, and security measures. Children are well-prepared for school and parents report high satisfaction. However, one negative review raised serious concerns about unexplained injuries and poor communication.
Caring and professional staffeducational activitiesclean facilitysecurity (buzzer entry)
Rating Distribution
Based on 59 daycares with Google ratings in Shreveport
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 412 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Shreveport, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Shreveport zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71107 | 7 | 4.74 | 4 | |
| 71103 | 5 | 4.58 | 3 | |
| 71118 | 8 | 4.54 | 3 | |
| 71101 | 14 | 4.31 | 4 | |
| 71109 | 15 | 4.29 | 7 | |
| 71108 | 14 | 4.23 | 6 | |
| 71106 | 9 | 4.23 | 1 | |
| 71105 | 5 | 4.1 | 0 | |
| 71129 | 5 | 3.85 | 0 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Shreveport (10–418 children)
Small
up to 30 children
8
Medium
31–75 children
34
Large
76–150 children
30
Very Large
150+ children
11
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Shreveport based on parent reviews
Shades Of Love Daycare
5610 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, LA
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center. The reviews describe Shades of Love as an adult novelty and lingerie retail store in Shreveport, Louisiana. There is a significant mismatch between the listed business type (center-based daycare) and the actual customer reviews.
First Impression Learning Center
2715 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, LA
First Impression Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children across academics, speech, potty training, and multilingual learning (Spanish and ASL). The facility is noted for affordability relative to quality of care, special events, and a nurturing atmosphere where children are genuinely happy to attend.
Lake Bethlehem Learning Opportunity Center
2842 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Shreveport, LA
These reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. The listings show overwhelmingly positive feedback (all 5/5 stars) about Pastor Everett's preaching, worship services, and the church community atmosphere.
Greater Hope Early Childcare Development & Learning Center
4355 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA
Reviews are predominantly positive with a 5/5 rating average. However, most reviews appear to reference church services rather than daycare experiences, making it difficult to assess actual childcare quality. The few daycare-specific comments mention cleanliness.
Praise Temple'S Mustard Seed Learning Center
4820 Greewood Road, Shreveport, LA
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Praise Temple church rather than their daycare center. Reviews praise the church leadership, community involvement, and spiritual atmosphere. No specific feedback about daycare services, facilities, or child care quality was found in these reviews.
Friends For Life Center
6122 Hearne Avenue, Shreveport, LA
Parents highlight the center's family-like atmosphere, noting that staff are kind, attentive, and treat children as if they were their own. Reviewers appreciate the low staff turnover, clear communication, and the Frog Street curriculum, which contributes to a sense of peace and trust for working parents.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Shreveport, Louisiana
There are 74 child daycare & preschools in Shreveport, Louisiana, making up 80% of the 92 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 Shreveport have an average rating of 4.34 out of 5 across 59 rated facilities, with 51% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.36 stars. Our analysis covers 412 parent reviews. Parents in Shreveport most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, friendly staff, and welcoming environment.
When choosing a daycare in Shreveport, 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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- 200 North Thomas Street, Suite 1, Shreveport, LA
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- 760 Overton Brooks Road, Shreveport, LA
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One parent highlights the center's accommodating staff, particularly Brandy, and notes that their daughter enjoys attending daily. The reviewer contrasts this positive experience with a previous negative experience at another center that closed unexpectedly with poor communication.
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- 520 Herndon Street, Shreveport, LA
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Parents describe the center as a wonderful, loving, and caring environment with friendly staff and a caring director. One reviewer highlights it as a hidden gem suitable for toddlers from one year old, noting their child attended from age two through Pre-K.
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- 1846 Milam Street, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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Parents highlight the center's family-like atmosphere, noting that staff are kind, attentive, and treat children as if they were their own. Reviewers appreciate the low staff turnover, clear communication, and the Frog Street curriculum, which contributes to a sense of peace and trust for working parents.
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- 6122 Hearne Avenue, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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One parent highlights the center's strong academic focus, noting their child is reading and counting past 100, while also appreciating the instruction in Christianity, manners, and morals. Another reviewer describes a wonderful experience for their four children, with both families reporting that their kids enjoy attending and making friends.
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- 3001 West Seventieth Street, Shreveport, LA
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One parent describes this center as an excellent, affordable option that fosters emotional health and critical early skills like the alphabet and counting. The reviewer highlights the friendly staff, clean facility, and provided meals as key strengths of the program.
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- 1420 Youree Drive, Shreveport, LA
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- 5211 Hearne Avenue, Shreveport, LA
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- 5801 Canal Boulevard, Shreveport, LA
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Parents highlight the facility's flexibility regarding fees and the staff's accommodating nature, with one parent noting that the center was the only option available to accept their child. Another review simply describes the location as an awesome place where their son enjoys attending.
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- 2711 Mackey Place, Shreveport, LA
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One reviewer highlights the center's great service with high praise. Another comment references a church ordination event, which does not relate to childcare operations. There are no specific complaints regarding the program itself.
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- 2553 Lindholm Street, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
One parent describes the service at Cuddly Love Preschool as wonderful.
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- 4119 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA
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Parents consistently praise the daycare for its caring and engaged staff, individualized approach to learning, and clean facilities. Reviews highlight the teachers' enthusiasm, attentiveness to children's comfort, and supportive environment. One reviewer noted the facility's helpfulness during a family crisis.
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- 722 Elvis Presley Avenue, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center. The reviews describe Shades of Love as an adult novelty and lingerie retail store in Shreveport, Louisiana. There is a significant mismatch between the listed business type (center-based daycare) and the actual customer reviews.
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- 5610 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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One parent highlights the daycare's great staff, wonderful prices, amazing hours, and acceptance of government care assistance. Another review contains only an emoji without specific feedback.
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- 5845 Hearne Ave, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
First Impression Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight significant developmental progress in their children across academics, speech, potty training, and multilingual learning (Spanish and ASL). The facility is noted for affordability relative to quality of care, special events, and a nurturing atmosphere where children are genuinely happy to attend.
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- 2715 Jewella Avenue, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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These reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. The listings show overwhelmingly positive feedback (all 5/5 stars) about Pastor Everett's preaching, worship services, and the church community atmosphere.
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- 2842 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Providence House Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring, engaged staff who provide individualized instruction and maintain strong communication with families. Parents emphasize the nurturing environment, cleanliness, and genuine care for children's wellbeing.
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- 825 Cotton Street, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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Reviews are predominantly positive with a 5/5 rating average. However, most reviews appear to reference church services rather than daycare experiences, making it difficult to assess actual childcare quality. The few daycare-specific comments mention cleanliness.
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- 4355 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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One parent highlights the staff's attentive care and the safety of the environment, noting their child's success in testing for magnet school. Another review mentions that the center provided strong foundational skills, allowing grandchildren to keep pace with kindergarten lessons.
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- 2936 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA
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One parent reports that staff provided safe care and an educational program that helped their child qualify for magnet school. Another review notes that the center taught foundational skills, allowing grandchildren to succeed in kindergarten.
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- 4016 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents describe this family-owned center as a welcoming environment where staff build children up and provide attentive, personalized care, including attention to medical needs. Reviewers highlight the strong sense of community and comfort, with some noting multi-generational ties to the facility, while no specific negatives are reported in the available feedback.
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- 3037 Colquitt Road, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Praise Temple church rather than their daycare center. Reviews praise the church leadership, community involvement, and spiritual atmosphere. No specific feedback about daycare services, facilities, or child care quality was found in these reviews.
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- 4820 Greewood Road, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Kids First Childcare receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, educational activities, cleanliness, and security measures. Children are well-prepared for school and parents report high satisfaction. However, one negative review raised serious concerns about unexplained injuries and poor communication.
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- 2725 Hollywood Avenue, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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Parents highlight the staff's family-oriented approach, noting that children are treated like their own and engage in daily learning. However, one reviewer reports a conflict with ownership regarding the provision of an EIN number for tax purposes.
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- 8811 Walker Road, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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Parents consistently praise The Arc of Caddo-Bossier for excellent childcare, caring staff, and a clean, well-maintained facility. Reviews highlight strong learning outcomes, social development opportunities, and affordability. The daycare is noted as a trusted community resource that provides peace of mind for working families.
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- 351 Jordan Street, Shreveport, LA
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Young Years Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff dedication, educational excellence, and strong preparation for magnet school placement. The facility is noted for its professional environment, inclusive care practices, and comprehensive programs including tutoring, homework help, and enrichment activities.
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- 216 Sand Beach Boulevard, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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Parents praise the staff, particularly Brianna, for being supportive, kind, and helpful. Reviews highlight the center's parenting classes and community support programs as valuable resources. Overall, visitors appreciate the positive and welcoming atmosphere.
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- 1525 Fairfield Avenue, Room 850, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Feedback for Round The Clock Day Care is sharply divided, with one parent highlighting friendly and respectful staff, while another describes it as the worst daycare ever due to disorganization and poor teaching. Critics specifically cite unstructured sleep schedules and difficult staff interactions, contrasting the experience unfavorably with a competitor.
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- 434 West 70th Street, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Feedback for this center is mixed, with one parent highlighting friendly and respectful staff, while another strongly criticizes the facility's organization and teaching methods. The latter review also claims the staff is unpleasant and attempts to overcharge families.
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- 3132 Bert Koun Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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