How do I choose the right daycare in Lake Charles?

When choosing a daycare in Lake Charles, 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

Church Daycare in Lake Charles, Louisiana (1 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Lake Charles?

Lake Charles offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities Church 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.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Louisiana?

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 Lake Charles for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lake Charles

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.

University United Methodist Day School

4.35 score

4.6(7)

3501 Patrick Street, Lake Charles, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 114 children

Reviews consistently praise the facility's welcoming and friendly atmosphere, with particular emphasis on the strong community and spiritual environment. Parents highlight the quality of worship services and the caring nature of congregation members. The center is described as a great place to be part of a connected and supportive community.

Welcoming and friendly environmentvibrant communitycaring staffquality worship services

Briar Patch Early Learning Center, INC.

4.22 score

4.4(6)

4323 Louisiana Avenue, Lake Charles, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 145 children

Briar Patch Early Learning Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff, education quality, and family-oriented environment. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about supervision, hygiene, safety incidents, and staff responsiveness to parent concerns.

Reasonable pricingcaring and phenomenal staffstrong educational programsgood communication with parents

United Christian Fellowship Child Development Center "The Little Kingdom"

4.22 score

4.3(13)

2900 East Opelousas Street, Lake Charles, LA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children

The reviews provided do not contain feedback from parents about the daycare services. Instead, they are reviews of United Christian Fellowship Church praising the church's ministry, leadership, and community involvement. No information about the child development center's daycare operations, staff, or educational programs is available in these reviews.

Strong spiritual communitywelcoming and non-judgmental environmentcommunity outreach and volunteer opportunitiesexperienced leadership

Dss Ocs Lake Charles Regional Office/Region V

4.16 score

4.2(20)

1639 Ryan Street Second Floor, Lake Charles, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

These reviews are not for the daycare center listed. They are reviews of Lake Charles Regional Airport, not DSS OCS Lake Charles Regional Office/Region V daycare. No actual daycare reviews are present.

Unable to assess - wrong reviews provided

Dss Ocs Cyfs Lake Charles Regional Office/Region V

4.16 score

4.2(20)

1639 Ryan Street Second Floor, Lake Charles, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children

Error: The reviews provided are for Lake Charles Regional Airport, not DSS OCS CYFS LAKE CHARLES REGIONAL OFFICE/REGION V daycare center. No actual daycare parent reviews are available to summarize.

Unable to determine - reviews are about airportnot daycare

St. John'S Little Lambs

4.06 score

4.1(7)

600 University Drive, Lake Charles, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 107 children

St. John's Little Lambs receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the educational program, staff kindness, and organized facility. The vast majority of reviews highlight satisfied children who feel loved and learn daily. One review expressed dissatisfaction with the director.

Advanced education programpatient and kind staffwell-organizedclean facility

Adventures In Wonderland Daycare

4 score

4(20)

711 Eleventh Street, Lake Charles, LA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children

Adventures in Wonderland Daycare is a play center facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana that parents praise for its variety of activities, friendly staff, and affordable admission ($9 for children). The facility features multiple play areas suitable for ages 1-10 including arcade games, laser tag, tunnel systems, and slides. Most parents report positive experiences, though some note concerns about cleanliness and maintenance.

Variety of activities for different age gro

Church Daycare in Lake Charles, Louisiana

There are 1 church daycare in Lake Charles, Louisiana, making up 6% of the 16 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.

When choosing a daycare in Lake Charles, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 1 church daycare daycares in Lake Charles, Louisiana, out of 16 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Lake Charles, 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

Lake Charles offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
Church 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 Lake Charles for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Lake Charles 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.

1 Church Daycare in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lake Charles

Top Rated

United Christian Fellowship Child Development Center "The Little Kingdom"

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