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Best Daycares in Ruston, LA — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Ruston's 27 daycares, 10 (37%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Louisiana's statewide rate of 22%. Locally, providers average 4.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 2.4 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 20 centers and 7 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 Ruston. 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.

27
Daycares
10
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Ruston

1(4%)
9(33%)
1(4%)
16(59%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Ruston: 2.8 (Sample of 27).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Ruston: 4.3 (Sample of 12).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Ruston: 2.4 (Sample of 27).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Ruston

Young Learning Academy
Ruston, LA
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cindy Jones
Ruston, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Life Church.LA Preschool
Ruston, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Lifechurch.LA Preschool North
Ruston, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Lincoln Head Start Center
Ruston, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Louisiana Tech University Early Childhood Education Center
Ruston, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Paul E. Slaton Head Start Center
Ruston, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Reignbow Playhouse Childcare Center
Ruston, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Ruston Early Learning Center LLC
Ruston, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Shining Stars Ruston
Ruston, LA
★★★★★ 4 Stars
Lakeisha Dade
Ruston, LA
★★★★★ 3 Stars
Bethel Christian School Childcare Center
Ruston, LA
★★★★★ 2 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Ruston?
There are 27 licensed child care providers in Ruston.
What percentage of Ruston daycares have high quality ratings?
37% of Ruston daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 22% statewide in Louisiana.
What types of childcare are available in Ruston?
20 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Ruston.
How do Ruston daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Louisiana?
Ruston daycares average 4.3 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 27 Daycares in Ruston