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Best Daycares in New Orleans, LA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of New Orleans's 169 daycares, 42 (25%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Louisiana's statewide rate of 22%. Locally, providers average 3.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.5 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Louisiana averages of 3.9 on Process and 2.2 on Structural.

The local market includes 150 centers and 19 family child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in New Orleans. 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.

169
Daycares
42
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in New Orleans

5(3%)
37(22%)
20(12%)
107(63%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in New Orleans: 2.6 (Sample of 169).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in New Orleans: 3.8 (Sample of 65).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in New Orleans: 2.5 (Sample of 169).

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Some of the Best Daycares in New Orleans

Educare New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Foundation Academy
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Racquel Hayes McKay
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Roneeka Bass
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Preschool Learning Center Inc. 2
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Abeona House Child Discovery Center
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Angel Care Learning Center
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Angels Haven Daycare and Preschool
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Auntie B Learning Academy
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Because Wee Care Learning Academy
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Bright Horizons at Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Carbo's Learning Express-East
New Orleans, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in New Orleans?
There are 169 licensed child care providers in New Orleans.
What percentage of New Orleans daycares have high quality ratings?
25% of New Orleans daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 22% statewide in Louisiana.
What types of childcare are available in New Orleans?
150 center-based, 19 home-based providers operate in New Orleans.
How do New Orleans daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Louisiana?
New Orleans 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 3.9.
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

All 169 Daycares in New Orleans

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