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Some of the Best Daycares in Lafayette, LA

Of Lafayette's 69 daycares, 5 (7%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Louisiana's statewide rate of 14%. Locally, providers average 3.8 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 53 centers and 16 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 Lafayette. 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.

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Rating Distribution in Lafayette

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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lafayette: 2.5 (Sample of 69).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lafayette: 3.8 (Sample of 29).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lafayette: 2.0 (Sample of 69).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Lafayette

Beginning of Knowledge
Lafayette, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Divine Treasures Development Center
Lafayette, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Family and Child Development Center
Lafayette, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Little Oaks Learning Center
Lafayette, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Precious Heart Childcare Inc.
Lafayette, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Archies ABC Learning Center
Lafayette, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Brilliant Minds Academy
Lafayette, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Campbell Academy
Lafayette, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Close To Home Daycare
Lafayette, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Destiny 's Children Christian Learning Center
Lafayette, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Gifted Early Learning Academy
Lafayette, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Great Start Learning Academy
Lafayette, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Lafayette?
There are 69 licensed child care providers in Lafayette.
What percentage of Lafayette daycares have high quality ratings?
7% of Lafayette daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 14% statewide in Louisiana.
What types of childcare are available in Lafayette?
53 center-based, 16 home-based providers operate in Lafayette.
How do Lafayette daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Louisiana?
Lafayette 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