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909 Child Daycare & Preschools in Louisiana

Browse 909 child daycare & preschools 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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St. Christopher Daycare And Training Center, INC., LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Little Blessings (note: reviews reference the Carencro location, not the Lafayette location listed) as an exceptional daycare with caring, responsive staff who treat children like family. Children reportedly thrive developmentally and emotionally, with parents noting improved speech, social skills, potty training, and genuine enthusiasm for attending. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards and security measures.

Caring and attentive staffclean and hygienic facilityeducational activities and learning programs
Address
104 Fourpark Road, Lafayette, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Je'Nissi Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Je'Nissi Academy is an after-school program in Lafayette that parents consistently praise for its caring, professional staff and well-organized curriculum. Children show measurable growth in academics, confidence, and social skills, with parents appreciating the combination of educational support and enrichment activities. The owners and teachers are noted for their attentiveness, communication with parents, and genuine care for each child.

Caring and patient teacherswell-organized programsacademic progress and tutoring support
Address
871 East Gloria Switch Road, Lafayette, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Sugar 'N Spice Youngsville Preschool, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Sugar 'n Spice Youngsville Preschool for its caring, attentive staff and clean, safe facility. Multiple reviewers highlight strong communication, child development outcomes, and long-term satisfaction, with many having enrolled multiple children over years.

caring and compassionate staffconsistent communicationclean and organized facility
Address
508 Lafayette Street, Youngsville, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Carol'S Kids Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise The Cubhouse (note: reviews mention this name rather than Carol's Kids Daycare) for its caring, professional staff and family-like environment. Multiple long-term families highlight trustworthiness, excellent communication, and strong educational programs. The facility received recognition for maintaining high health and safety standards during the pandemic.

Caring and professional stafflong-term family relationshipsstrong communicatio
Address
201 Beasley Street, Monroe, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ywca Of Alexandria-Pineville, Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

YWCA of Alexandria-Pineville is a center-based daycare highly praised for its summer camp programs, swimming instruction, and friendly staff. Most parents report positive experiences with engaging counselors and well-organized activities including field trips and crafts. One parent expressed concern about insufficient supervision of mixed-age groups in private areas.

Engaged and friendly staffswimming lessons and certification coursessummer camp programs
Address
5912 James Street, Alexandria, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Roberts Umc Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The reviews provided appear to be for a church rather than a daycare center. They reference sermons and religious services, not childcare experiences. No actual daycare parent reviews are available to summarize.

None applicable - reviews are not about daycare services
Address
201 Julia Street, Denham Springs, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Nicholls State Univ. Intergen Prog. Dba Generation Teaching Generation Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the facility's beautiful campus, safe environment, caring staff, and quality educational programs. The center is described as welcoming with diverse offerings and reasonable tuition.

Beautiful campussafe and secure environmentfriendly and caring staff
Address
Rooms 124 & 125 - Family And Consumer Sciences Bldg., Thibodaux, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Way Of Holiness Christian Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Reviews praise the facility as a welcoming Christian ministry with loving leadership and strong biblical teaching. Parents highlight the clean facility, supportive community, and spiritual atmosphere. All reviewers express high satisfaction with their experience.

Welcoming and loving environmentclean facilitystrong biblical teaching
Address
2887 Highway 952, Jackson, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Care-A-Lot Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
800 North Arkansas, Springhill, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Pleasant Valley Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
6159 Blueberry Street, Baton Rouge, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Trinity S Children Academy # 1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Trinity's Children Academy receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the educational curriculum, Christian environment, and caring staff. The facility is noted for teaching academic skills in English and Spanish, providing nutritious meals, and maintaining a family-like atmosphere. However, some concerns about staff turnover and portion sizes have been raised.

Strong academic curriculumbilingual instruction (Spanish)Christian/faith-based education
Address
7126 Hooper Road, Baton Rouge, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Kids First Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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 facility
Address
2725 Hollywood Avenue, Shreveport, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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St. Anne'S Child Care Center And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

St. Anne's Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the warm, loving staff and clean facility. However, one parent reported serious concerns about communication regarding injuries and lack of awareness of incidents. Overall satisfaction is high, though management communication practices are questioned by at least one family.

warm and welcoming staffloving care for childrenclean facility
Address
202 East Thompson Street, New Iberia, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Strawberry Castle Preschool, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
520 West Oak Street, Ponchatoula, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Strawberry Castle Preschool Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
190 South Ninth Street, Ponchatoula, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Montessori & Me
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
15631 Fisher Lane, Ponchatoula, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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St. Aloysius Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
1957 Stuart Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Kids Count, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Kids Count for its warm, caring staff who genuinely invest in children's development and happiness. The facility is noted for excellent communication through daily photos and updates, structured learning combined with outdoor play, and specialized enrichment programs. Multiple parents report significant improvements in their children's confidence, social skills, and academic progress.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent parent communication with daily photos/updatesbalance of learning and play
Address
525 Rapides Street, Baton Rouge, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Trinity'S Children Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Trinity's Children Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising strong academics, Christian curriculum, and caring staff. Parents report significant educational progress and a family-like environment, though a few raise concerns about staff turnover and meal portions.

Strong academic curriculum with bilingual instructionChristian-based educationcaring and attentive teachers
Address
7136 Hooper Road, Baton Rouge, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Trinity Preschool And Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Trinity Preschool and Child Care Center receives mostly positive reviews (4.5/5 rating) with parents praising strong academic curriculum, Christian values integration, and caring staff. However, a few reviews note concerns about staff turnover and meal portions.

Strong academic programs with bilingual instructionChristian education and valuesattentive and caring teachers
Address
28287 Highway 22 East, Ponchatoula, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Compassionate Day Care And Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
9713 Avenue C, Baton Rouge, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kid City Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Kid City Daycare and Preschool in Lafayette receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the owner Mrs. Kim and her staff as caring, friendly, and effective educators who provide excellent care from infancy through preschool. Parents report long-term satisfaction, with multiple generations of families attending and children showing strong academic development.

Caring and friendly staffOwner Mrs. Kim highly praisedQuality care for infants and young children
Address
420 Foreman Drive, Lafayette, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Mimi'S Preschool, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Mimi's Preschool in Scott, Louisiana receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a warm, welcoming, and caring environment. Parents report that their children are happy, safe, and thriving academically and socially, with strong teacher-child relationships and excellent communication from staff.

Warm and welcoming atmospherecaring and dedicated teacherschildren excited to attend
Address
1300 Saint Mary Street, Scott, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Johnny Robinson'S Boys Home INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

JOHNNY ROBINSON'S BOYS HOME INC. is a residential facility for troubled and at-risk teens in Monroe, Louisiana. Most reviews are from former residents praising Mr. Robinson's character and the program's positive impact on their rehabilitation, though one parent reported their son was dismissed after 2 days and felt he was discriminated against.

Good man who shows kindnesseffective teen rehabilitation programBible studies offered
Address
3209 South Grand Street, Monroe, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Johnny Robinson'S Youth Fellowship, INC.II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Johnny Robinson's Youth Fellowship is a residential facility for troubled teens and juvenile offenders in Monroe, Louisiana. Most reviews praise Mr. Robinson's character and the program's impact on residents' rehabilitation, with former residents expressing gratitude for the Bible studies and mentorship. However, one parent reported their son was dismissed after 2 days and alleged discrimination and poor staff conduct.

Supportive environment for troubled teensBible
Address
3303 South Grand Street, Monroe, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Live Oak Preschool And Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Live Oak Preschool and Childcare (also referred to as Best Care) for its caring, attentive staff and family-oriented environment. Families report long-term loyalty, with many keeping children enrolled from infancy through pre-K, and highlight the staff's strong relationships with children and responsiveness to family needs.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilityeducational curriculum
Address
36013 Highway 16, Denham Springs, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Our House, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
205 Smith Street, Monroe, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Appletree Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

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 programs
Address
72125 Military Road, Covington, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Martin Luther King
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Martin Luther King is a city-owned community facility in Natchitoches that receives consistently positive feedback. Parents praise it as a clean, well-maintained space suitable for children's activities, events, and recreation. The facility features historical exhibits and provides a safe environment for kids to gather and play.

Clean facilitysafe environment for childrensuitable for events and community activities
Address
415 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Natchitoches, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Little House Preschool And Childcare, LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
8201 Nordwood Street, Livonia, LA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Frequently asked questions

There are 909 child daycare & preschools 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.