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Some of the Best Daycares in Baton Rouge,, LA

Of Baton Rouge,'s 165 daycares, 14 (8%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Louisiana's statewide rate of 14%. Locally, providers average 3.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Louisiana averages of 4.0 on Process and 2.0 on Structural.

The local market includes 139 centers and 26 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.

165
Daycares
14
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Baton Rouge,

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14(8%)
53(32%)
98(59%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Baton Rouge,: 2.5 (Sample of 165).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Baton Rouge,: 3.9 (Sample of 67).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Baton Rouge,: 2.0 (Sample of 165).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Baton Rouge,

Baton Rouge Christian Academy
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Busy Bees Learning Center
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Claudine Sanders
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kiddoscope
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Kidz Karousel at Crestworth
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
LaTonya Gueary
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
London Bridge ELC @ BRCVPA
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
LSU Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Rhema Christian Learning Center
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Shiela Orsot Weatherman
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
SU Child Development Laboratory
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
The Early Learning Center
Baton Rouge, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Baton Rouge,?
There are 165 licensed child care providers in Baton Rouge,.
What percentage of Baton Rouge, daycares have high quality ratings?
8% of Baton Rouge, daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 14% statewide in Louisiana.
What types of childcare are available in Baton Rouge,?
139 center-based, 26 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 3.9 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