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Some of the Best Daycares in Lake Charles, LA

Of Lake Charles's 44 daycares, 1 (2%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Louisiana's statewide rate of 14%. Locally, providers average 3.3 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 40 centers and 4 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lake Charles. 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.

44
Daycares
1
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Lake Charles

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1(2%)
9(20%)
34(77%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Charles: 2.3 (Sample of 44).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Charles: 3.3 (Sample of 10).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Charles: 2.0 (Sample of 44).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Lake Charles

KinderCare
Lake Charles, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
A Mere Childcare
Lake Charles, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Jujus Littles
Lake Charles, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Kids and Company Childcare
Lake Charles, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Little Miracles Learning Academy
Lake Charles, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Love Bug Academy LLC
Lake Charles, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Natasha Dejean
Lake Charles, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Nelson Academy Too
Lake Charles, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
The Playground of Grand Lake LLC
Lake Charles, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
University United Methodist Day School
Lake Charles, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
3D Learning Christian Academy
Lake Charles, LA
★★★★★ 2 Stars
A Learning Journey Academy
Lake Charles, LA
★★★★★ 2 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Lake Charles?
There are 44 licensed child care providers in Lake Charles.
What percentage of Lake Charles daycares have high quality ratings?
2% of Lake Charles daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 14% statewide in Louisiana.
What types of childcare are available in Lake Charles?
40 center-based, 4 home-based providers operate in Lake Charles.
How do Lake Charles daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Louisiana?
Lake Charles daycares average 3.3 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