Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Lafayette, LA

Our top licensed picks in Lafayette — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Louisiana Department of Education — Licensing Division. 15 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 15 licensed centers in Lafayette, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Baton Rouge Golden Gate Daycare #120

Lafayette, LA · 70503

Family Daycare Capacity 108 0 months - 5 years
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2

Lake Charles Precious Moments #33

Lafayette, LA · 70503

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 105 6 weeks - 5 years
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3

Abc Academy Lake Charles #32

Lafayette, LA · 70501

Family Daycare Capacity 85 0 months - 5 years
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4

First Steps Lake Charles #29

Lafayette, LA · 70506

Infant Care Capacity 72 5 years - 12 years
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5

Baton Rouge Precious Moments #119

Lafayette, LA · 70501

Child Care Center Capacity 65 0 months - 12 months
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6

Monroe Stepping Stones #100

Lafayette, LA · 70506

Montessori Capacity 61 6 weeks - 12 years
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7

Baton Rouge Learning Tree #122

Lafayette, LA · 70507

Preschool Capacity 56 2 years - 5 years
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8

Kids R Us Baton Rouge #121

Lafayette, LA · 70506

Licensed Group Child Care Home Capacity 46 6 weeks - 5 years
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9

Jumping Jacks Baton Rouge #123

Lafayette, LA · 70508

Head Start Capacity 45 2 years - 12 years
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10

Monroe Discovery Preschool #99

Lafayette, LA · 70503

Infant Care Capacity 41 5 years - 12 years
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