Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles, Louisiana is served by 67 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in Lake CharlesProviders
Child Care Centers60View directory
Family Child Care Homes4View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools3View directory
Head Start Programs6View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Lake Charles

60 licensed child care centerss are listed in Lake Charles. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center 3D LEARNiNG Christian Academy Lake Charles, LA 70605 Child Care Center A Learning Journey Academy Lake Charles, LA 70601 Child Care Center A. A. Nelson Elementary School Lake Charles, LA 70605 Child Care Center Barbe Elementary School Lake Charles, LA 70601 Child Care Center Bayou Blooms Academy Lake Charles, LA 70601 Child Care Center Bee Haven Childcare and Learning Center Lake Charles, LA 70615 Child Care Center Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School Lake Charles, LA 70601 Child Care Center Bizzy Beez Learning Academy Lake Charles, LA 70607 Child Care Center Brentwood Elementary School Lake Charles, LA 70607 Child Care Center College Oaks Elementary School Lake Charles, LA 70605 Child Care Center Cozy Kingdom Childcare Center, LLC Lake Charles, LA 70615 Child Care Center Creative Learning Childcare and Development Center Lake Charles, LA 70601 Child Care Center Dolby Elementary School Lake Charles, LA 70605 Child Care Center Fairview Elementary School Lake Charles, LA 70607 Child Care Center First Baptist Christian Academy Lake Charles, LA 70611 Child Care Center First Methodist School Lake Charles, LA 70601 Child Care Center Gillis Elementary School Lake Charles, LA 70611 Child Care Center Grand Lake Elementary Lake Charles, LA 70607 Child Care Center Hamilton Christian Academy Lake Charles, LA 70601 Child Care Center Hayleigh's Childcare Learning and Development Center Lake Charles, LA 70615 Child Care Center Heavenly Hands Day Care Center LLC Lake Charles, LA 70601 Child Care Center Henry Heights Elementary School Lake Charles, LA 70607 Child Care Center Immaculate Conception Cathedral School Lake Charles, LA 70601 Child Care Center John F. Kennedy Elementary School Lake Charles, LA 70615 Child Care Center John J. Johnson II Elementary School Lake Charles, LA 70601 Child Care Center Jujus Littles Lake Charles, LA 70611 Child Care Center Kid's Place Childcare, Inc. Lake Charles, LA 70611 Child Care Center Kids and Company Childcare Lake Charles, LA 70611 Child Care Center Kids Excel Lake Charles, LA 70607 Child Care Center Kids World Academy Lake Charles, LA 70601 Child Care Center KinderCare Lake Charles, LA 70605 Child Care Center Lake Charles Charter Academy Lake Charles, LA 70607 Child Care Center Leap Into Learning Child Development Center, LLC Lake Charles, LA 70605 Child Care Center LeBleu Settlement Elementary School Lake Charles, LA 70615 Child Care Center Liderazgo Lake Charles, LA 70601 Child Care Center Lighthouse Learning Lake Charles, LA 70611 Child Care Center Little Miracles Learning Academy Lake Charles, LA 70607 Child Care Center Love Bug Academy LLC Lake Charles, LA 70607 Child Care Center M. J. Kaufman Elementary School Lake Charles, LA 70607 Child Care Center Meek's Kiddie Kollege Lake Charles, LA 70601

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Family Child Care Homes in Lake Charles

4 licensed family child care homess are listed in Lake Charles. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Helen Jane Jordan Lake Charles, LA 70601 Family Child Care Home Maddyson Ceasar Lake Charles, LA 70601 Family Child Care Home Natasha Dejean Lake Charles, LA 70601 Family Child Care Home Tiffany Chapman Jackson Lake Charles, LA 70601

Preschools in Lake Charles

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Lake Charles. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool All About Kids Preschool and Dev. Center Lake Charles, LA 70607 Preschool Glad Tidings Pre-School Lake Charles, LA 70607 Preschool Moriahs Christian Preschool Lake Charles, LA 70601

Head Start Programs in Lake Charles

6 federally funded head start programss are listed in Lake Charles. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Brenda H. Hunter Head Start Lake Charles, LA 70601 Capacity 136 Head Start Program Calcasieu Parish Head Start Programs-Brenda H. Hunter Head Start Lake Charles, LA 70601 Head Start Program Calcasieu Parish-J.D. Clifton Head Start Lake Charles, LA 70601 Head Start Program Grand Lake Head Start Lake Charles, LA 70607 Head Start Program J. D. Clifton Head Start Lake Charles, LA 70601 Capacity 145 Head Start Program J. F. Kennedy Head Start Lake Charles, LA 70615 Capacity 76
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ZIP codes in Lake Charles

ZIP 70601Care providersZIP 70605Care providersZIP 70607Care providersZIP 70611Care providersZIP 70615Care providers

How to pick care in Lake Charles

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in Lake Charles, LA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Nearby cities in Calcasieu Parish

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Lake Charles, LA have?
Based on current licensing data, Lake Charles is home to 67 state-licensed providers: 60 child care centers, 4 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.
How do Lake Charles facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Lake Charles to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Lake Charles licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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