Who is the #1 daycare in Baton Rouge?

A Lil' One's Learning Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Baton Rouge based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.

How are daycares ranked in Baton Rouge?

Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.

How much does daycare cost in Baton Rouge?

Childcare costs in Baton Rouge vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Best Daycares in Baton Rouge, LA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 32 daycares and childcare centers in Baton Rouge based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Baton Rouge

#1 — A Lil' One's Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#2 — Wonderland Head Start Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#3 — Country Day School of Baton Rouge Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →
#4 — Primrose School of South Baton Rouge Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#5 — Freeman Matthews Head Start Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#6 — LSU Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#7 — Country Day Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#8 — Broadmoor Presbyterian Early Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →
#9 — London Bridge Early Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#10 — Mason's Academy Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#11 — Baton Rouge Head Start Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#12 — Raising Angels Learning Center Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#13 — St Thomas More Preschool Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#14 — St. George Catholic Preschool Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#15 — St Francis Xavier Early Learning Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#16 — Maranatha Montessori School Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#17 — Lad's & Lassie's Academy Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#18 — The Learning Center Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#19 — Little Sprouts Preschool and MDO Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#20 — Early Learning Center Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#21 — Southdowns School Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →
#22 — Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School, Development Office Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Catholic church. View full profile →
#23 — Picardy KinderCare Score: 57%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#24 — Jackson's Preschool and Child Care Score: 57%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#25 — Floynell KinderCare Score: 57%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#26 — Jerry's Christian Academy Score: 51%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#27 — Wyandotte Pre-K Center Score: 49%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#28 — Rosenwald Pre K Center Score: 49%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →
#29 — New Horizon Head Start Score: 49%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#30 — Little People Learning Academy Score: 40%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Baton Rouge?: A Lil' One's Learning Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Baton Rouge based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Baton Rouge?: Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Baton Rouge?: Childcare costs in Baton Rouge vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.

Top Daycares in Baton Rouge

#1 — A Lil' One's Learning Center Score: 77%

#2 — Wonderland Head Start Score: 77%

#3 — Country Day School of Baton Rouge Score: 77%

#4 — Primrose School of South Baton Rouge Score: 77%

#5 — Freeman Matthews Head Start Score: 77%

#6 — LSU Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool Score: 77%

#7 — Country Day Preschool Score: 77%

#8 — Broadmoor Presbyterian Early Score: 77%

#9 — London Bridge Early Learning Center Score: 77%

#10 — Mason's Academy Score: 76%

#11 — Baton Rouge Head Start Score: 76%

#12 — Raising Angels Learning Center Score: 71%

#13 — St Thomas More Preschool Score: 69%

#14 — St. George Catholic Preschool Score: 63%

#15 — St Francis Xavier Early Learning Score: 63%

#16 — Maranatha Montessori School Score: 63%

#17 — Lad's & Lassie's Academy Score: 63%

#18 — The Learning Center Score: 60%

#19 — Little Sprouts Preschool and MDO Score: 60%

#20 — Early Learning Center Score: 60%

#21 — Southdowns School Score: 60%

#22 — Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School, Development Office Score: 60%

#23 — Picardy KinderCare Score: 57%

#24 — Jackson's Preschool and Child Care Score: 57%

#25 — Floynell KinderCare Score: 57%

#26 — Jerry's Christian Academy Score: 51%

#27 — Wyandotte Pre-K Center Score: 49%

#28 — Rosenwald Pre K Center Score: 49%

#29 — New Horizon Head Start Score: 49%

#30 — Little People Learning Academy Score: 40%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Frequently asked questions