Best Daycares in New Orleans, LA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in New Orleans based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in New Orleans

  1. #1 — Shiloh Garden Pre School Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Early Partners Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Private school. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Les Enfants Nursery School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Dragon Camp Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Buddha Blossoms New Orleans Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Audubon Primary Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  7. #7 — It Takes A Village Academy Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — The Love Center Daycare and Preschool LLC Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — Little Gate Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — Children's Pre-School Score: 77%

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

  11. #11 — Renew ECC Uptown Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  12. #12 — St. John Berchman's Child Development Center Score: 77%

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

  13. #13 — The Love Center Daycare and Preschool Score: 77%

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

  14. #14 — Cub Corner Score: 77%

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

  15. #15 — Clara's Little Lambs Preschool Academy Score: 77%

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

  16. #16 — Kid's World Preschool Score: 77%

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

  17. #17 — Little Peoples Workshop Score: 74%

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

  18. #18 — Nurture Nursery Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Education. View full profile →

  19. #19 — The Crescent School Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Hoffman Early Learning Center Score: 71%

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

  21. #21 — Incarnate Word Head Start and Early Head Start Score: 67%

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

  22. #22 — Einstein Discovery Center Score: 63%

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

  23. #23 — Lakeview Presbyterian School Score: 60%

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

  24. #24 — Algiers Point Montessori Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Trinity Learning Academy of NOLA Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →

  26. #26 — University Montessori School Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Child Development Program Score: 60%

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

  28. #28 — All Nations Mother's Day Out Score: 60%

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

  29. #29 — Temple's Preschool of Math & Science Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Ariane's Scholars Daycare Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. 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 New Orleans?
Shiloh Garden Pre School is currently the #1 ranked daycare in New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
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 New Orleans?
Childcare costs in New Orleans 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.