Best Daycares in Gretna, LA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 7 daycares and childcare centers in Gretna based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Gretna

  1. #1 — Academy 1 Preschool Score: 71%

    Academy 1 Preschool is a childcare center in Gretna, LA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://academy1preschool.net/.

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

  2. #2 — GUMP Score: 69%

    GUMP is a childcare center in Gretna, LA. Programs include Preschool, school, church cathedral. Website: http://www.gretnaumc.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Church cathedral. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Terrytown Gretna Headstart Score: 60%

    Terrytown Gretna Headstart is a childcare center in Gretna, LA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.dss.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=directory&tmp=detail&id=659.

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

  4. #4 — Agape Angels Academy Score: 37%

    Agape Angels Academy is a childcare center in Gretna, LA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  5. #5 — Hummingbird Child Development Center and Preschool Score: 37%

    Hummingbird Child Development Center and Preschool is a childcare center in Gretna, LA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  6. #6 — Tic Tot Nursery School Score: 37%

    Tic Tot Nursery School is a childcare center in Gretna, LA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  7. #7 — Kids First Family Childcare Center Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool. 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 Gretna?
Academy 1 Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Gretna 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 Gretna?
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 Gretna?
Childcare costs in Gretna 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.