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Best Daycares in Baton Rouge, LA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Baton Rouge's 170 daycares, 118 (69%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Louisiana's statewide rate of 53%. Locally, providers average 3.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.9 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Louisiana averages of 4.0 on Process and 3.2 on Structural.

The local market includes 143 centers and 27 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Louisiana's average of 7%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Baton Rouge. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Louisiana methodology page for the full breakdown.

170
Daycares
118
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Baton Rouge

77(45%)
41(24%)
22(13%)
26(15%)
4(2%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Baton Rouge: 3.9 (Sample of 170).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Baton Rouge: 3.8 (Sample of 9).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Baton Rouge: 3.9 (Sample of 170).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Baton Rouge

A Lil One's Learning Center, Inc.
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Lil Ones Learning Center
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
ABC Children's Learning Academy
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
ABC Children's Learning Academy #2
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
ACS Montessori School
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Angels by Angels Christian Early Learning
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bethany Cub Club
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Broadmoor Presbyterian Early Childhood Center
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Broadmoor United Methodist Preschool (Children Learning Center)
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
C.N.Burrell Sr. Christian Academy
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Central's Little School
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Child Enrichment DBA Kids World 4
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Baton Rouge?
There are 170 licensed child care providers in Baton Rouge.
What percentage of Baton Rouge daycares have high quality ratings?
69% of Baton Rouge daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 53% statewide in Louisiana.
What types of childcare are available in Baton Rouge?
143 center-based, 27 home-based providers operate in Baton Rouge.
How do Baton Rouge daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Louisiana?
Baton Rouge daycares average 3.8 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Louisiana statewide average of 4.0.
Is there financial help for childcare in Louisiana?
Louisiana offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Louisiana

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