The Ultimate Guide to Child Care, Preschool and MDOs in Greater Baton Rouge

Editor’s Note :: all Greater Baton Rouge families should thoroughly investigate the available daycare, preschool and child care options in your area. You can also find our Community Neighborhood Guide HERE. In addition, a list of state licensed child care facilities is available on the Louisiana Department of Education-Louisiana Believes website.

The Ultimate Guide to Child Care, Preschool and MDOs in Greater Baton Rouge

You asked for it and we listened! We have compiled a listing of Greater Baton Rouge area daycares, preschools, and Mother’s Day Out (MDO) programs as recommended by local moms! Don’t see your favorite child care facility on this list? Let us know and we’ll add them.

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Primrose School of South Baton Rouge

Primrose School of South Baton Rouge is proud to be the first Primrose School location in Louisiana, bringing a trusted, high-quality early education experience to families in the region. Now enrolling children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, the school offers a balanced approach that blends purposeful play with teacher-guided instruction to support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and academic development. Classrooms are thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity and confidence, while dedicated educators create a warm, engaging environment where every child feels supported and inspired to learn.

As a pioneer for the Primrose model in Louisiana, the school is committed to building strong partnerships with families and the local community. Through enriching programs that emphasize creativity, character development, and independence, students are encouraged to grow into capable, compassionate individuals. With a focus on safety, innovation, and personalized attention, Primrose School of South Baton Rouge sets a high standard for early childhood education and prepares children for continued success in school and in life.

AGES :: 6 weeks to 5 years. See all program info HERE.

HOURS :: Monday – Friday, 6:30 am – 6 pm.

LOCATION :: 10516 Lakes Blvd

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | SCHEDULE A TOUR

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Jump to your Baton Rouge neighborhood daycare choices by selecting below

Broadmoor/Sherwood Forest | Central | Denham Springs | Downtown Baton Rouge | Highland/Perkins/Bluebonnet/Siegen | Jefferson/Goodwood/Stumberg | Mid City | Old Jefferson/Highland | O’Neal/Jones Creek/Old Hammond/S. Harrell’s Ferry | Prairieville | Shenandoah | Southdowns | Walker | West Baton Rouge | Zachary

Broadmoor/Sherwood Forest

Color Wheel Learning Center: Infants to Preschoolers

Broadmoor Presbyterian Early Childhood Center: 6 months to 5 years

Broadmoor United Methodist Church: MDO for ages 3 months to Pre-K

Central

Zoar Baptist: Ages 14 months to 4 years

Black Water United Methodist: 12 months to Pre-K4

Greenwell Springs Baptist Church: 8 weeks to Pre-K4

Denham Springs

Amite Christian Academy: Ages 6 weeks to 2 years

First Baptist Denham Springs: Ages 9 months to 4 years

The Way Church: Ages 6 weeks to 5 years

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: Ages 2 to 5

Downtown

St. James Episcopal Early Childhood Development Center: Ages 18 months to Pre-K3

The Early Learning Center: 6 weeks to Pre-K4

First Presbyterian Baton Rouge: Ages 6 months to Pre-K

Highland/Perkins/Bluebonnet/Siegen

Country Day School (3 total locations): Infants to Pre-K

The Dunham School: Ages 2 to Pre-K4

Family Christian Academy: Infant to Pre-K3

Grace Life Preschool: Ages 6 months to Pre-K4

KinderCare (4 total locations): Ages 6 weeks to Kindergarten

Montessori School of Baton Rouge: Ages 18 months to 6 years

University Presbyterian Day School: Ages 1 to pre-K 4 year old.

Dynamic Therapy Specialists: Our extended therapy program, Dynamic Days, uses a preschool model to foster social and emotional growth while enhancing communication skills through play, movement, and peer interactions. Appropriate for 2-5 year olds with developmental challenges. Students should qualify for speech-language therapy and occupational therapy.

Primrose School of South Baton Rouge (COMING SOON – LATE 2025 / EARLY 2026) : Ages Infant to Pre-K

Jefferson/Goodwood/Stumberg

Blue Bridge ASL Academy: Blue Bridge ASL Academy is the very first language immersion pre-school and childcare center in Louisiana, specialized in the bilingual acquisition of American Sign Language (ASL) and English, for hearing and Deaf children alike. Ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

Jefferson United Methodist Preschool (JUMP): MDO for ages 18 months-2 and Preschool for ages 3-5

Jefferson Baptist Church: Ages 12 months to 3 years

Kidz Karousel: Ages 6 weeks to 5 years

Parkview Baptist Church Preschool: Ages 6 weeks to Pre-K4

St. Patrick’s Preschool: Ages 2 to Pre-K4

St. Paul Early Learning Center: Ages 6 weeks to 5 years

St. Luke’s Episcopal School : Ages Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 programs offering full-time and part-time options.

Mid City

Ingleside United Methodist Church: Ages 6 months to 4 years

Kids & Company: Ages 10 weeks+

The Child Development Cooperative: Ages 6 weeks to 5 years

Kids Count: Infants to Preschool age

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School: 3 year old and Pre-k

Old Jefferson/Highland

Most Blessed Sacrament: Ages 2, 3 and Pre-K

Grace Life Preschool: Ages 6 months through Pre-K4

Cross Point Baptist Church MDO & Preschool: Ages 2 through Pre-K

O’Neal/Jones Creek/Old Hammond/S. Harrell’s Ferry 

Episcopal Lower School: Pre-K 3+

Trinity Lutheran Preschool: 6 weeks to 5 years

Mothers Choice: Daycare for 6 weeks+

Prairieville

Corban Early Childhood Center: Infant to Pre-K

Mudbug Academy: Ages 2 to 4 years

Wonder Kids Academy: 6 weeks to 12 years (daycare/before & after school care)

Shenandoah

St. Andrews United Methodist Church: 6 months to 5 years

Southdowns

University Baptist Church: Infants to age 4

Christ Covenant Preschool: Ages 2 to Kindergarten

La Printaniere Montessori School: Ages 3 through 5th grade

Elan Vitale: 18 months to Kindergarten

Montessori of Baton Rouge: Ages 3 to 6

Alfred G. Rayner Learning Center: Infants to preschool age

Country Day School of Baton Rouge (3 locations): Infants to Preschool

Trinity Episcopal Day School: Pre-K4

St. Aloysius Childcare Center:  Infants to Preschool

Walker

Judson Baptist Caring and Learning Center: Ages 6 weeks+

West Baton Rouge

Holy Family School: Pre-K3

River Road Daycare: Ages 6 weeks+

St. John the Baptist MDO: Ages 2 to 4 years

Zachary

Bright Beginnings Child Development Center: Infant to Pre-K3

First Baptist Church Zachary Mother’s Day Out: 12 months to Pre-K

Kidz Karousel: 6 weeks to 5 years

Rising Starz Early Learning Center: 6 weeks to 4 years

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School: 5 months to Pre-K4

If you know of a daycare, MDO, or Pre-K program that we should add, please submit it in the comments or email us at [email protected]