The Ultimate Guide to Child Care, Preschool, MDOs and Daycares in New Orleans

Editor’s Note :: all New Orleans families should thoroughly investigate the available daycare, preschool and child care options in your area. In our New Orleans mom’s guide to daycare, we provide advice and guidance in selecting a daycare in New Orleans. In addition, a list of state licensed child care facilities is available on the Louisiana Department of Education-Louisiana Believes website.

You asked; we answered. We have compiled a list of the best New Orleans daycares, New Orleans preschools, and Mother’s Day Out (MDO) programs as recommended by you, New Orleans moms! Don’t see your favorite New Orleans daycare on this list? Let us know and we’ll add them. Keep in mind that many preschool programs in New Orleans fill up fast and often have waiting lists. Metairie daycares, Kenner daycares, Mandeville daycares, Covington daycares … anywhere that offers childcare in the greater New Orleans area may be listed!

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Featured Early Education Partner :: Little Gate

Welcome to McGehee’s Little Gate: A Joyful Start to a Lifelong Love of Learning

At McGehee’s Little Gate, our early childhood program is a magical place where young boys and girls are seen as capable, curious, and full of potential. Rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our play-based, child-centered approach nurtures each child’s natural wonder and sense of discovery.

At Little Gate, learning looks like joyful exploration—where questions lead to investigation, where creativity has no limits, and where every child is empowered to express themselves through what we call “a hundred languages”—from painting and building to singing, storytelling, pretend play, and more.

Our emergent curriculum grows from the interests of the children themselves, infused with the rich culture of our New Orleans community. Children develop critical thinking skills, collaboration, communication, and compassion as they explore the world around them. Every detail of the environment is intentionally designed to spark engagement and invite participation—from teachers and students alike.

Here, teachers are co-learners and co-researchers, guiding alongside each child rather than simply in front of them. And at Little Gate, parents are true partners. We believe strong connections between home and school are essential, and we warmly welcome family involvement through classroom visits, special events, and ongoing open communication.
Little Gate isn’t just a preschool—it’s a joyful beginning to a lifelong McGehee journey.

Little Gate is a progressive, private, co-ed pre-school open to all qualified boys and girls regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin. Located in the Garden District of New Orleans, we welcome preschoolers from around the area including Metairie, Gentilly, Lakeview, Marigny, Mid-City, River Ridge, Uptown, the Westbank and beyond.

Learn more about Little Gate HERE!

Cathedral Montessori School 

9 Fortress Road | New Orleans, LA 70122

The primary school program accepts children aged 3-5 years old and elementary school students aged 6-12 years old. Half-day and full-day options are available. New student registration is $100, and tuition ranges for the program they offer. Financial aid is available for eligible applicants through the School and Student Services Program. 

Cub Corner Preschool 

420 Allen Toussaint Blvd | New Orleans, LA 70124

The program accepts children aged 12 months years old to 3 years old, and enrollment at Cub Corner is ongoing and granted upon availability. They offer a waiting list for children who are unable to be accommodated at the time of inquiry. The annual registration and supply fee is $320, and aftercare is available after 4 p.m. Tuition is financed through Gulf Coast Bank. 

Children’s Place NOLA

6217 Argonne Blvd | New Orleans, LA 70124

Children ages 6 weeks – 4 years old are accepted for half-day, three-quarter-day, and full-day options. Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-refundable enrollment fee is paid annually to secure a spot for your child. Infant tuition drops when children move to the next age group. Tuition is then locked in for children 1 year of age and older for the remaining time a child attends Children’s Place.

The Carriage House

6257 General Diaz St | New Orleans, LA 70124

Children ages 6 weeks – 18 months are accepted. Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Flexible week options are available as well as early-care options starting at 7:30 a.m.

Lakeview Presbyterian Church

5914 Canal Blvd | New Orleans, LA 70124

Children ages 14 months – 5 years old are accepted. Before school care starts at 7:45 a.m., the school program is from 8:45 a.m. – 12 p.m., and after school care is until 4 p.m. Their school year begins in August and ends in May. This is the only time they start new students.

St. Paul’s Episcopal School

6249 Canal Blvd | New Orleans, LA 70124

Babies 6 weeks – 2 years old can be Baby Saints at St. Paul’s, and 2-3 year olds are Little Saints! Love St. Paul’s? Your Little Saints can stay at the same school from Pre-K – 8th grade! Aftercare is available.

First Baptist ELC

5290 Canal Blvd | New Orleans, LA 70124

Children 6 weeks – 3 years old are accepted at First Baptist ELC. They are open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Enrollment is ongoing and granted based upon availability and payment of the non-refundable $300 registration fee.

Grace Lutheran

5290 Canal Blvd | New Orleans, LA 70124

This Mother’s Day Out program accepts children 6 weeks – 3 years old and is a year-round program. They are open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. During their stay, your little one will be provided a morning snack and at times a holiday or birthday treat. Students must bring their lunches. Tuition rates vary based on the number of days your child attends per week. Drop-in fees are available for children already enrolled.

St. Dominic School

6326 Memphis St | New Orleans, LA 70124

St. Dominic School offers Pre-K for students 3 and 4 years old, but students can choose to stay at St. Dominic through 7th grade. This program is available August-May. All students entering Pre-K must be fully potty-trained before starting. Registration is $150 annually and first time students must pay a $50 application fee.

St. Pius X School

6600 Spanish Fort Blvd | New Orleans, LA 70124

St. Pius X starts with learners at 3 years old, and students can attend through 7th grade. Registration is $150 per student annually. St. Pius offers multi-child discounts. The school year is from August – May.

Moving Grace Montessori School 

6645 Spanish Fort Blvd | New Orleans, LA 70124

Moving Grace Montessori is a private preschool for children ages 3–6. School hours are 8 am – 3 pm. Before care and aftercare options are available as well. Students should bring their lunch, but morning and aftercare snacks are provided. Students rotate afternoon snacks based on a calendar. Tuition is $825/month, and there is a new student supply fee of $500.

Holy Cross School

5500 Paris Ave | New Orleans, LA 70122

Holy Cross Primary School accepts children starting at 4 years old. Children can transition through elementary and high school at Holy Cross. The school year is from August to May, but they also offer summer camp options for children 4-12 years old. The registration fee is $500, and financial assistance is offered based on need.

5875 Canal Blvd | New Orleans, LA 70124

St. Luke’s offers programs for children aged 2-4 years old. They have programs from 2 days a week to 5 days a week. Their hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am – 12 pm, with aftercare available for 3 & and 4-year-olds until 2:15 p.m. Their registration fee is $175, and their supply fee is $120. Please call them for current rates.

Krescent City Kids Learning Academy

329 South Dorgenois St | New Orleans, LA 70119

Krescent City Kids accepts infants 6 weeks old – 5 years old. Their hours of operation are from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. There is an annual registration fee of $125 and an annual supply fee of $320. Tuition ranges from $235-$260 per week.

Abeona House Child Discovery Center

3401 Canal St | New Orleans, LA 70119

Abeona is a year-round program with hours from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Children from 6 weeks old to 5 years old are welcome. New students are typically admitted once a year in August with admissions decisions made in March or April.

Joey Georgusis Center for Children

615 City Park Ave | New Orleans, LA 70119

The Joey Georgusis Center for Children provides Delgado’s students enrolled in the Care and Development of Young Children Program with training and accepts children from 6 weeks old – 4 years old. The hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Crescent Cradle at Cabrini

1400 Moss St | New Orleans, LA 70119

Crescent Cradle, located on Cabrini High School’s campus, accepts children 6 weeks – 3 years old. Enrollment is ongoing and based on availability. Children are provided with low child/teacher ratios, morning & afternoon snacks, nutritional lunches, weekly foreign language class (for older classrooms), and a dedicated children’s chapel service twice a month.

4302 Canal St | New Orleans, LA 70119

MCELC is a Louisiana-licensed Type III daycare facility conveniently located in the heart of Mid-City on Canal Street and is easily accessible by streetcar. They are a year-round program open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Children 6 weeks – 3 years old are accepted. 

1678 N. Broad St | New Orleans, LA 70119

6701 Press Dr | New Orleans, LA 70126

2019 Simon Bolivar Ave | New Orleans, LA 70113

Wilcox Academy accepts children from 2 months to 10 years old and offers before and after-school care.

4600 Canal St | New Orleans, LA 70119

Christian Brothers starts at Pre-K (ages 4 years old). Students can attend Christian Brothers through 7th grade. The school session begins in August and ends in May.

1546 N. Broad St | New Orleans, LA 70119

Nurture Nursery accepts children 6 months – 4 years old. Their hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and they are a year-round program. This program offers full-time and part-time schedules, but part-time options are limited. Tuition is $1400 per month for full-time, $600 for their two-day schedules, and $900 for their three-day-a-week schedules.

1519 S. Norman C. Francis | New Orleans, LA 70125

Nurture Nursery accepts children 1 – 5 years old. Their hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and they are a year-round program. This program offers full-time and part-time schedules, but part-time options are limited. Tuition is $1400 per month for full-time, $600 for their two-day schedules, and $900 for their three-day-a-week schedules.

2503 Columbus St | New Orleans, LA 70119

NOLA Nature School offers full-time and part-time options. Aftercare options are available as well. Children aged 3-6 years old are accepted. This program is open from mid-August through May, with weekend and summer camp options available for older children.

2903-09 Tulane Ave | New Orleans, LA 70119

Kid’s Kingdom accepts children from 6 weeks – 4 years old. They operate Monday–Friday from 7:30 am – 5 pm for children 6 weeks – 2 ½ years old and Monday–Friday from 7:30 am – 4 pm for 3 & 4 year olds. They are a year-round program.

2555 Ursulines Ave, Ste B | New Orleans, LA 70119

NOLA Petites serves children 1 – 6 years old. Registration is $125, and there is a yearly supply fee of $200 due on August 1st of each year. Tuition payments can be made weekly, monthly, or quarterly (discount for quarterly payments).

2300 Lapeyrouse St | New Orleans, LA 70119

Children 6 weeks – 4 years old are accepted. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

4861 Rosalia Dr | New Orleans, LA 70127

Resurrection of Our Lord is a part of the Non-public Schools Early Childhood Development Program which provides low-income families the opportunity to attend state-approved private preschools and childcare centers. Families of students receiving funding through the NSECD program must meet the TANF eligibility guidelines.

6905 Chef Menteur Blvd | New Orleans, LA 70126

St. Mary’s offers Pre-K for students 3-4 years old. Students can continue at St. Mary’s through high school. This program is from August – May. Tuition for Pre-K is $5860 per year.

Educare New Orleans

3801 St. Bernard Ave | New Orleans, LA 70122

Enrollment in Educare New Orleans has specific eligibility requirements. Educare serves children 6 weeks – 5 years old and offers income-based, subsidized services.

St. John Berchman’s Early Childhood Development Center 

2710 Gentilly Blvd | New Orleans, LA 70122

Children 18 months – 4 years old are accepted. Tuition is $8800 yearly and payments can be made all at once, in two payments, or on a 10-month payment plan.

Fun for Life Learning Center 

2529 Dreux Ave | New Orleans, LA 70122

Serving children 6 weeks – 4 years old.

Winn’s Discovery Center

2367 Prentiss Ave | New Orleans, LA 70122

Winn’s Discovery Center serves children 6 weeks – 5 years old and is a Type III childcare facility. Their hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 5:20 p.m. Enrollment is a month-by-month agreement to be paid in weekly installments. Drop-in care is welcome for students up to age 8 on availability. Beginning at age 2, child have the opportunity to enroll in Soccer Shots.

Kehoe-France School 

720 Elise Prentiss Ave | Metairie, LA 70003

Little Eagles aged 8 weeks – 2 years old are accepted at Kehoe-France. If you love Kehoe-France, your child can stay through 7th grade. Beginning at age 2, child have the opportunity to enroll in Soccer Shots.

Country Day’s Early Childhood Center 

300 Park Rd | Metairie, LA 70005

Country Day serves children aged 6 weeks – 4 years old. They offer flexible schedules from two to five days a week as well as half-day and full-day options. Half-day hours are from 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and full-day hours are 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Extended care if also available until 5:30 p.m.

George Cottage at St. Martin’s Episcopal School

225 Green Acres Rd | Metairie, LA 70003

The George Cottage accepts children from 8 weeks – 4 years old. Students can attend St. Martin’s Episcopal School through high school. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Alpha Montessori

301 Canal St | Metairie, LA 70005

Children from 12 months – 4 years old are accepted. With a summer camp from June – August, and a school year from August – May, this program is year-round. Their hours are Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Full-time and part-time programs are available.

St. Philip Neri Catholic School 

6600 Kawanee Ave | Metairie, LA 70003

St. Philip Neri’s year-round program accepts children from 6 weeks – 2 years of age. Their hours are Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. They offer 3 full day and 5 full day schedules. Children can choose to attend St. Philip Neri for Pre-K 3 – 7th grade.

St. Christopher School 

3900 Derbigny St | Metairie, LA 70001

St. Christopher serves children from 6 weeks old to 4 years old. They operate Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. year-round. Three- and four-year-olds should be potty trained and attend a full five-day week with classed between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Children who love St. Christopher can proceed through 7th grade.

Beary Cherry Tree

3117 Lake Ville Dr | Metairie, LA 70002

Beary Cherry Tree accepts children from 6 weeks – 5 years old. All members of their staff have their CDA or are working on their CDA’s or have a bachelor’s degree. Rates vary by age but range from $205 – $230 per week. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.

Celebration Christian Early Learning Center

2001 Airline Hwy | Metairie, LA 70001

Children aged 6 weeks – 3 years old are accepted. Hours are from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Rates range from $965 – $1025 monthly. There is a registration fee of $250 and an annual supply fee of $150.

Metairie Ridge Daycare

215 Phosphor Ave | Metairie, LA 70005

Part of the Metairie Ridge Presbyterian Church’s ministry to the community, this Type I center for children accepts children ages 6 weeks – 3 years old. Their center operates Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. year-round.

St. Ann Catholic School

4921 Meadowdale St | Metairie, LA 70006

St. Ann’s Early Childhood Program accepts children from 2 – 4 years old. Children aged 3 and 4 years old must be potty trained to attend school. St. Ann offers three full day or three half day options as well as before care, aftercare, and holiday care.

John Calvin PLAYschool

4201 Transcontinental Dr | Metairie, LA 70006

John Calvin accepts children 1 – 5 years old. They offer half day and full day programs. Children in the three-, four-, and five-year-old programs must be fully potty-trained. Extended care is offered as well.

Carousel Preschool

3720 W. Esplanade Ave | Metairie, LA 70002

Children 6 weeks – 4 years old are accepted at Carousel Preschool. This is a year-round program with hours from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Note: there is currently a waitlist for Carousel Preschool. 

Munholland Methodist Church

1201 Metairie Rd | Metairie, LA 70005

This Mother’s Day Out program is for children aged 8 weeks – 3 years old. Their hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Prices range on frequency per week and are between $145 – $580 per month. Their program begins in September and ends in May.

Excel Early Learning Center

6200 Camphor St | Metairie, LA 70003

Children 6 weeks – 4 years old are accepted at Excel Early Learning Center. Tuition ranges from $1000 – $1035 per month depending on your child’s age. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Memorial Baptist Early Learning Center

5701 Veterans Blvd | Metairie, LA 70003

Memorial Baptist accepts children from 6 weeks – 3 years old. All children in Pre-K 3 must be potty trained. If you choose, children can attend Memorial Baptist through 8th grade. Registration is $250 per child and tuition for infants – Pre-K 3 ranges from $5950 – $9500.

Seven Oaks Academy Early Childhood Center

1901 36th St | Kenner, LA 70065

For over 35 years, Seven Oaks Academy Early Learning Center has provided children aged 12 months – 4 years old with a strong academic foundation and a nurturing environment.

Christ the King Lutheran 

1001 W. Esplanade | Kenner, LA 70065

Children ages 18 months – 4 years old are accepted at Christ the King. Their program runs from August to May, and their hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Extended care is available. Tuition ranges from $525 – $550 per month with a $325 registration fee.

The Little School

2216 Metairie Rd | Metairie, LA 70001

The Little School serves children aged 2 – 4 years old. Their programs run on three-day or five-day schedules with hours from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuition ranges from $390 to $954 per month, depending on the program chosen.

Kinder Haus Montessori 

5201 W Napoleon Ave | Metairie, LA 70001

Kinder Haus serves children 1-6 years old. Registration is accepted year-round and families unable to enroll immediately are placed on a waitlist.

Parkview Baptist Early Learning Center 

6301 Camphor St | Metairie, LA 70003

Parkview Baptist accepts children from 6 weeks – 4 years old. Their program is year-round, and their hours are 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Their tuition is $235 for children under 2 years old and $220 for children over 2 years old. In addition to tuition, they do have other various fees discussed here.

Metairie Day Care & Learning Center

4501 Lorino St | Metairie, LA 70006

Children 6 weeks – 5 years are accepted at this Type III location. Staff at Metairie Day Care & Learning Center are all CPR and first-aid certified. This is a year-round program with hours from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Atonement Lutheran School

6500 Riverside Dr | Metairie, LA 70003

Atonement Lutheran accepts children at 6 weeks old. Students can attend Atonement Lutheran through 8th grade. The toddler program is $725/month. The preschool program is offered as a three-day or five-day schedule with tuition ranging from $2785 – $5650 each year. A full day at Atonement Lutheran is from 8:10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

St. Augustine’s Episcopal School 

3412 Haring Rd | Metairie, LA 70006

Children aged 2 – 5 years old are accepted at St. Augustine’s. Their school hours for a full day are 8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Their program is offered for full days or half days. Extended care is available. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided as well as a summer camp option.

St. Benilde School

1801 Division St | Metairie, LA 70001

St. Benilde serves children 1 – 4 years old. Students can attend St. Benilde through the 7th grade. Tuition rates can be found here. Extended care is available.

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School

400 Codifer Blvd | Metairie, LA 70005

St. Catherine accepts students as young as 3 years old, and students can remain at St. Catherine through 7th grade. Tuition rates can be found here.

St. Clement of Rome School

3978 W. Esplanade | Metairie, LA 70002

St. Clement accepts students as young as 2 years old, and students can remain at St. Clement through 7th grade. The school schedule is from August to May, and hours are 7:55 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Extended care is available.

St. Edward the Confessor School 

4901 W. Metairie Ave | Metairie, LA 70001

Children ages 1 and up are accepted at St. Edward. Students can remain at St. Edward through 7th grade. Tuition information can be found here.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School 

4335 Sal Lentini Pkwy | Kenner, LA 70065

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton accepts students aged 1 year old and up. Students can remain at St. Elizabeth through 7th grade. This program runs from August – May. Extended care is available. Tuition rates can be found here.

St. Francis Xavier School

215 Betz Place | Metairie, LA 70005

St. Francis Xavier accepts students aged 2 years old and up. Students can remain at St. Francis Xavier through 7th grade. This program runs from August – May. Tuition rates can be found here.

St. Louis King of France

1609 Carrollton Ave | Metairie, LA 70005

St. Louis King of France accepts children aged 6 weeks and up. Students can remain at St. Louis King of France through 7th grade. Tuition rates can be found here.

LaPetite Nursery

1608 Hesiod St | Metairie, LA 70005

LaPetite Nursery serves children 8 weeks – 4 years old. Their hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with extended care available.

Gates of Prayer Nursery School

4000 W. Esplanade Ave | Metairie, LA 70002

Children 3 months – 5 years old are accepted. Their hours of operation are 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with extended care available. Tuition rates can be found here.

Jewish Preschool of the Arts at Torah Academy

5210 W. Esplanade Ave | Metairie, LA 70006

Children 6 weeks  – 4 years old are accepted. Their hours of operation are 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuition rates can be found here.

New Horizon Learning Academy 

1344 Lake Ave | Metairie, LA 70005

4820 Wabash St | Metairie, LA 70001

Children 6 weeks  – 4 years old are accepted. Their hours of operation are 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Green Preschool at Jewish Community Day School

3747 W Esplanade Ave | Metairie, LA 70002

Children 6 weeks  – 4 years old are accepted. Their hours of operation are 7:40 a.m. – 3 p.m., and this program is year-round. Extended care is available. Tuition rates can be found here.

The Learning Castle

3624 Florida Ave | Metairie, LA 70065

Children 6 weeks  – 4 years old are accepted. Their hours of operation are 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and this Type III program is year-round. Before care, after care, school supplies, breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.

Saints Community Church 

2001 Transcontinental Dr | Metairie, LA 70001

This Mother’s Day Out program accepts children 1 – 5 years old. Their hours of operation are 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. from September – May.

Spring Ridge Academy II

1901 Illinois Ave | Metairie, LA 70062

Spring Ridge Academy II provides childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 17 years. Their hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. year-round.

Bright Beginnings

4428 David Dr | Metairie, LA 70003

Bright Beginnings provides childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years old. Their hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. year-round.

Prime Step Day Care & Learning Center

3301 Florida Ave | Kenner, LA 70065

Prime Step provides childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years old. Their hours of operation are 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. year-round.

Kinderland Academy

321 Williams Blvd | Kenner, LA 70062

Kinderland Academy provides childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. Their hours of operation are 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. year-round.

Montessori Learning Center

4804 York St | Metairie, LA 70001

Montessori Learning Center provides childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years old. Their hours of operation are 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. year-round.

Ase Learning Academy

8121 Airline Dr | Metairie, LA 70003

Ase Learning Academy provides childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. Their hours of operation during the school year are 6 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and during the summer, they are 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Extended care is available.

The Bright School

201 Pasadena Ave | Metairie, LA 70001

The Bright School is a non-profit agency working to improve the speech, language, and auditory skills of children who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or language delayed.

Tiny Tot Day Care & Nursery 

609-613 Transcontinental Dr | Metairie, LA 70001

Tiny Tot has been serving the Metairie area for over 70 years. They accept children between the ages of 1-5 years old. Their hours are Monday – Friday from 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuition is $130/ week. Their pre-school program emphasizes both reading and math readiness, designed to give your child the background to meet the challenge of Kindergarten. They provide morning snacks and afternoon snacks as well as a hot, balanced meal each day. 

St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School

10021 Jefferson Hwy | River Ridge, LA 70123

St. Matthew the Apostle provides childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 4 years old. Students can remain at St. Matthew the Apostle through the 7th grade. Tuition rates can be found here.

John Curtis Christian School

10931 Jefferson Hwy | River Ridge, LA 70123

John Curtis provides childcare for children aged 15 months to 4 years old. Students can remain at John Curtis through the 12th grade. Extended care is available. Admission information can be found here.

St. Rita Harahan

194 Ravan Ave | River Ridge, LA 70123

St. Rita provides childcare for children aged 2 – 4 years old. Students can remain at St. Rita through the 7th grade. Extended care is available. Admission information can be found here. Tuition financing is available through Gulf Coast Bank.

Lily House at Ursuline Academy

2635 State St | New Orleans, LA 70118

Lily House serves boys and girls from 6 weeks – 1 year old. After one, girls transition to Ursuline’s Early Childhood Program and can attend Ursuline through 12th grade. The Lily House offers a 10-month program or a 12-month program. Both programs include full care Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tuition rates can be found here.

Ecole Bilingue

735 General Pershing St | New Orleans, LA 70115

Ecole Bilingue serves children aged 18 months – 4 years old. Students can transition to elementary school and stay enrolled at Ecole through 8th grade. Extended care is available. Tuition rates can be found here.

Early Partners 

1377 Annunciation St | New Orleans, LA 70130

Early Partners serves children from 1 – 5 years old. They aim to prepare children to meet or exceed developmental milestones before entering Kindergarten. Their facility opened in 2022 and is located in the Lower Garden District. They are currently accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. Admission information and tuition rates can be found here.

Les Enfants at Trinity Episcopal

1315 Jackson Ave | New Orleans, LA 70130

Les Enfantes serves children aged 1 – 4 years old. Students can transition to elementary school and stay enrolled at Trinity through 8th grade. The Les Enfantes program is offered as a full-day and a half-day. Extended care is available. Tuition rates can be found here.

All Nations Fellowship MDO

2524 Napoleon Ave | New Orleans, LA 70115

All Nations serves children aged 1 – 4 years old. This Mother’s Day Out program is Monday-Friday from 9 am – 12 pm. They also have a Lunch Bunch from 12 pm – 2 pm.

Waldorf School of New Orleans

2010 Peniston St | New Orleans, LA 70115

Waldorf School’s Early Childhood Program serves children aged 2 1/2 – 3 1/2 years old. The program’s hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Extended care is available. Waldorf also has a Parent & Child Playgroup for parents and children aged 1 – 3 years old. You can register for these playgroup sessions here.

Newcomb Children’s Center at Tulane

1305 Broadway St | New Orleans, LA 70118

Newcomb Children’s Center serves children aged 12 months – 5 years old. The center accepts children whose parents are current Tulane affiliates, such as full-time benefited faculty and staff, medical residents, and full-time students. The program’s hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They offer an after-school program from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. during the school year.

New Orleans JCC

5342 St. Charles Ave | New Orleans, LA 70115

JCC serves children aged 13 months – 5 years old. The program runs from mid-May to mid-August. Tuition rates can be found here. Early morning care is available starting at 7:30 a.m.

McGehee Little Gate

1538 Philip St. | New Orleans, LA 70130

McGehee Little Gate serves infants to children 3 years old. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Tuition rates can be found here.

Sacred Heart Little Hearts

4521 St. Charles Ave. | New Orleans, LA 70115

Sacred Heart serves girls aged 1 – 3 years old. Their hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Extended care is available. Students can remain at Sacred Heart through 12th grade. Sacred Heart’s staff is CPR and first aid certified, with a full-time registered nurse on staff. While the Little Hearts program is open August-May, a co-ed summer program is offered June-July.

Child Development Program

4505 S. Claiborne Ave. | New Orleans, LA 70115

Child Development Program serves children aged 6 weeks – 4 years old. Their program offers 3, 4, and 5-day schedules. Tuition rates can be found here. Extended care is available. While infants in the Little Lambs program can avoid summer breaks, they do observe other school holidays. All other programs run August – May.

Audubon Primary Preschool

7818 Earhart Blvd. | New Orleans, LA 70125

Audubon Primary serves children aged 6 weeks – 4 years old. Children aged 3 years old should be potty trained.

Stuart Hall School for Boys

2032 S. Carrollton Ave. | New Orleans, LA 70118

Stuart Hall serves boys aged 3 – 4 years old. Pre-K 3 is offered as half-day or full-day programs. Students can remain at Stuart Hall through 7th grade. Tuition rates can be found here.

Holy Name of Jesus School

6325 Cromwell Place | New Orleans, LA 70118

Holy Name of Jesus serves children aged 6 weeks – 3 years old. This program is a year-round program with hours from 7:40 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Students can remain at Holy Name of Jesus through 7th grade. Tuition rates can be found here.

Rayne Early Childhood Program

3900 St. Charles Ave | New Orleans, LA 70115

Rayne Early Childhood is a Type III program. This program serves children aged 6 weeks – 4 years old. This program is a year-round program with hours from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tuition rates can be found here.  Note: Rayne Early Childhood is currently at full capacity for Infants and Toddler 1’s, with no openings available until the 2026–2027 school year.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal

8012 Oak St | New Orleans, LA 70118

St. Andrew’s Cottage serves children aged 1 – 3 years old. This program’s hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuition rates can be found here.  Nutritious snacks and meals are included in tuition. Students can remain at St. Andrew Episcopal through 8th grade.

St. George’s Episcopal School

923 Napoleon Ave | New Orleans, LA 70115

St. George’s serves children aged 8 weeks – 4 years old. This program is offered in half-day and full-day sessions. Tuition rates can be found here. Extended care is available. Students can remain at St. George’s Episcopal through 8th grade.

Isidore Newman Green Trees

1903 Jefferson Ave | New Orleans, LA 70115

Isidore Newman serves children aged 6 weeks  – 4 years old. Tuition rates can be found here. Extended care is available. Students can remain at Isidore Newman School through 12th grade.

St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church Nursery School

1545 State St | New Orleans, LA 70118

This program serves children aged 2- 4 years old. It is offered for lunch bunch, 3-day sessions, or 5-day sessions. Tuition rates can be found here. Hours are weekday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., but extended care is available until 2 p.m. Children 3 years old must be potty-trained.

Benjamin Thomas Academy

2010 Penistone St, Ste 200 | New Orleans, LA 70115

Benjamin Thomas Academy is a full-time, year-round private child care center. This program serves children aged 6 weeks – 5 years old. Hours of care are Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

St. Stephen School

1027 Napoleon Ave | New Orleans, LA 70115

St. Stephen School is a Type III school that serves children aged 2 – 4 years old. Students can remain at St. Stephen School through 7th grade. Tuition rates can be found here. Extended care is available.

Bright Horizons at Tulane 

127 Elk Place | New Orleans, LA 70112

Bright Horizons serves children aged 6 weeks – 5 years old. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All Bright Horizons center staff are trained in CPR and first aid.

LSUHSC Early Learning Center

433 Bolivar St | New Orleans, LA 70112

This learning center serves children aged 6 weeks – 2 years old. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. LSUHSC faculty, staff, and affiliates are eligible for a 20% discount.

Kids of Excellence

1415 Franklin Ave | New Orleans, LA 70117

This learning center serves children aged 6 weeks – 5 years old. Tuition rates range from $240 – $260 per week.

Giggles Child Development Center 

1539 Bartholomew St | New Orleans, LA 70117

This development center serves children aged 6 weeks – 4 years old. Hours of operation are from Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Kiddie Kids Daycare & Preschool

6142 St. Claude Ave | New Orleans, LA 70117

This development center serves children aged 6 weeks – 4 years old.

Woodland Presbyterian – Algiers

5824 Berkley Dr | New Orleans, LA 70131

The ELC offers a half day Christian Developmental Program for children 1 – 4 years old. This program is offered during the school year but there is a 4-week summer camp option as well. During the school year, classes are held on weekdays from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Extended day options are available until 2 p.m. on Monday through Thursday.

Aurora Methodist – Algiers

3300 Eton St | New Orleans, LA 70131

Aurora Methodist Preschool serves children from 10 months – 5 years old during the regular school year. Their hours of operation are from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. The sessions are offered in 3-day or 5-day increments.

St. Joseph’s Gretna MDO

610 6th St | Gretna, LA 70053

St. Joseph’s serves children ages 1 -3 years old.

GUMP at Gretna United Methodist Church

1309 Whitney Ave | Gretna, LA 70056

GUMP serves children ages 1 – 4 years old during the school year and ages 2 – 7 years old during the summer.

St. Andrew the Apostle – Algiers 

3131 Eton St | New Orleans, LA 70131

St. Andrew the Apostle serves children ages 8 weeks – 4 years old. Students can remain at St. Andrew the Apostle through 7th grade. Tuition rates can be found here.

Guardian Angels Early Learning Center at Immaculate Conception School

4520 6th St | Marrero, LA 70072

The ELC serves children ages 6 weeks – 4 years old. Students can attend Immaculate Conception through 7th grade. Tuition rates can be found here.

Visitation of Our Lady – Marrero

3520 Ames Blvd | Marrero, LA 70072

Visitation of Our Lady serves children ages 2 – 4 years old. Students can remain at this school through 7th grade. Tuition is financed through Gulf Coast Bank and rates can be found here.

St. Cletus – Gretna

3610 Claire Ave | Gretna, LA 70053

Pre-K 3 and 4 programs are offered at St. Cletus for students ages 3 -4 years old. Students can remain at St. Cletus through 7th grade. Tuition is financed through Gulf Coast Bank and rates can be found here.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor – Westwego

513 Avenue A | Westwego, LA 70094

Our Lady of Prompt Succor serves children ages 3 and 4 years old in their Pre-K program. Students can remain at Our Lady of Prompt Succor through 7th grade. Tuition information can be found here.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Belle Chasse

8970 Hwy 23 | Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s Early Childhood program serves children ages 6 weeks – 4 years old. Students can remain at Our Lady of Perpetual Help through 7th grade. Tuition rates can be found here.

Westbank Cathedral Preschool – Marrero

7301 Lapalco Blvd | Marrero, LA 70072

This program serves children ages 2 – 4 years old. Tuition rates can be found here. Breakfast is served to all students. Extended care services available.

Peas in a Pod – Marrero

2021 Saulet Place | Harvey, LA 70058

This program serves children ages 6 weeks – 4 years old.

Saints Community Church 

120 J Street | Belle Chasse, LA 70037

This Mother’s Day Out program accepts children 1 – 5 years old. Their hours of operation are 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. from September – May.

Belle Chasse Baptist Preschool

8828 Hwy 23 | Belle Chasse, LA 70037

Children ages 2 – 4 years old are accepted. The 2-year-old program hours are Tuesdays – Thursdays, from 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. The 3- and 4-year-old program hours are Monday – Fridays, from 8:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Tuition information can be found here.

Algiers United Methodist Church 

637 Opelousas St | New Orleans, LA 70114

This is a Mother’s Day Out Program that is in session from the Tuesday after Labor Day until Memorial Day in May.  They accept children ages 1 – 5 years old. Their sessions are on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday weekly from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. or half day from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tuition rates can be found here.

Clara’s Little Lambs Preschool Academy

1871 Farragut St | New Orleans, LA 70114

Clara’s Little Lambs accepts children ages 6 weeks – 12 years old and offers before and after care for children of school age. Their hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Nutritious meals are provided.

Terry Parkway Learning Center 

559 Terry Pkwy | Terrytown, LA 70056

This Type III learning center serves children ages 6 weeks – 5 years old. They also offer some holiday and summer programs for children ages 5 – 10 years old. Their hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 6:15 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Arden Cahill Academy 

3101 Wall Blvd | Gretna, LA 70056

The Infant Centre at Arden Cahill serves children ages 6 weeks – 3 years old. Extended care is available. Their hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Students can attend Arden Cahill Academy through 12th grade. Tuition as low as $205 per week.

Gethsemane Preschool

2825 Paris Rd | Chalmette, LA 70043

Gethsemane Preschool serves children ages 2 – 4 years old. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Students are accepted all year long, provided they are not already at capacity.

Our Lady of Prompt Succor School

2305 Fenelon St | Chalmette, LA 70043

Our Lady of Prompt Succor serves children ages 3 – 4 years old in their Pre-K program. Students can remain at Our Lady of Prompt Succor through 7th grade. Tuition rates can be found here.

First United Methodist Preschool

433 Erlanger Ave | Slidell, LA 70458

FUMP serves children ages 6 months – 4 years old. The Preschool program begins the day after Labor Day and runs until the latter part of May. Classes are held Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Lunch Bunch is available every afternoon (except Fridays) until 2 pm for an additional fee.

First Baptist Child Development Center

4141 Pontchartrain Dr | Slidell, LA 70458

First Baptist accepts children ages 2 – 5 years old. Their hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.  Extended care is offered for children 3 years old and up on a limited basis.

Apple Tree Preschool

360 Robert Blvd | Slidell, LA 70458

The preschool is offered to children ages 3-5 years old. They offer part-time programs on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 8:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. All day programs are offered on Tuesday and Thursdays from 8:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Their full-time program is offered five days a week with early and late care options available. Their extended hours are 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Grace Memorial Baptist 

58516 Pearl Acres Rd | Slidell, LA 70461

Grace Memorial offers mother’s day out for children 1 – 2 years old on Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Grace Memorial offers preschool for children ages 3 -4 years old. The sessions are 3 day or 5-day sessions. Extended care is available. For children that are 5 years old, Grace Memorial offers a Kindergarten ELC program Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

The Little Camellia Schoolhouse

108 Rue Esplanade | Slidell, LA 70461

This program serves children ages 1 – 4 years old.

Our Lady of Lourdes

345 Westchester Blvd | Slidell, LA 70458

Known as the home of the “Baby Knights”, Our Lady of the Lourdes Early Childhood Development Center serves children ages 6 weeks – 3 years old. Students can remain at Our Lady of Lourdes through 7th grade. Children may be enrolled in the 5-day program, which are full days starting at 8:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Extended care is available. Tuition rates can be found here.

St. Margaret May 

1050-A Robert Blvd | Slidell, LA 70458

St. Margaret Mary offers a Mother’s Day Out Program on Tuesday and Thursday for 2-year-olds. In addition, they also offer a preschool program for children ages 3 and 4 years old. Students can remain at St. Margaret Mary through 7th grade. Tuition rates for both programs can be found here.

Helping Hands at Cross Gates 

200 N. Military Rd | Slidell, LA 70461

Helping Hands Preschool serves children ages 2 – 5 years old. Non-members are welcome. Tuition rates for members are $230 per month, and non-members pay $260 per month. Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

St. Timothy Preschool

335 Asbury Drive | Mandeville, LA 70471

St. Timothy serves children ages 1 – 5 years old. The school term is from August – May and school hours are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuition rates can be found here.

North Cross MDO

311 Hwy 21 | Madisonville, LA 70447

This Mother’s Day Out program serves children ages 1 – 5 years old. School hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. They follow the St. Tammany Public School schedule for holidays and closures. After care is available Monday – Thursday from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Tuition rates can be found here.

St. Michael’s Episcopal Preschool

4499 Sharp Road | Mandeville, LA 70471

St. Michael’s serves children ages 18 months to 4 years old. Extended care is available.

My Little Sprout

22 Starbrush Circle | Covington, LA 70433

My Little Sprout accepts children from 6 weeks – 4 years old.

Planet Kids Academy

317 Highway 21 | Madisonville, LA 70447

Planet Kids Academy is a 12-month Early Childhood Education Center that offers a 3, 4, or 5-day program for children ages 12 months – 5 years old. Their hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. School time is from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. Tuition entitles a child to any or all of the 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. preschool day.

Kidz Karousel

1581 Hwy 1088 | Mandeville, LA 70448

Kidz Karousel is a Type III year-round program serving children ages 6 weeks – 5 years old. Their staff are first-aid and CPR certified, and they require biometric fingerprint scanning upon entry. Homestyle breakfast, hot lunch, and snacks are provided.

Bambi’s Kids Academy

1201 W 22nd Ave | Covington, LA 70433

Bambi’s Kids serves children ages 6 weeks – 4 years old.

Primary Colors Early Childhood Learning Center

330 Lakeview Ct | Covington, LA 70433

This ELC serves children ages 6 weeks – 4 years old.

Cedarwood School

607 Heavens Drive | Mandeville, LA 70471

Cedarwood School accepts children ages 6 weeks – 4 year old. Students can remain at Cedarwood through 7th grade. Tuition rates can be found here.

Mary, Queen of Peace

1515 West Causeway Approach | Mandeville, LA 70471

Mary, Queen of Peace accepts children ages 3 – 4 years old in their Pre-K program. Students can remain at Mary, Queen of Peace through 7th grade. All Pre-K students should be potty-trained. Tuition rates can be found here.

Our Lady of the Lake 

316 Lafitte Street | Mandeville, LA 70448

Our Lady of the Lake offers a mother’s day out program for children who are 2 years old. Children can attend part-time, two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays), from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Their Pre-K 3 program has three options to choose from, including part-time and full-time schedules. Their Pre-K 4 program is full-time, five days per week (M-F), from 7:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Students can remain at Our Lady of the Lake through 7th grade. Tuition rates can be found here.

St. Peter Catholic School

130 E. Temperance St | Covington, LA 70433

St. Peter accepts children 3 – 4 years old for their Pre-K program. Students can remain at St. Peter through 7th grade. Tuition rates can be found here.

Church of the King

22205 Little Creek Rd | Mandeville, LA 70471

Church of the King accepts children from 6 weeks – 5 years old.

First Baptist Covington MDO

16333 Louisiana Highway 1085 | Covington, LA 70433

FBC Covington offers a mother’s day out program for children ages 6 months – 4 years old.

Children’s Chalet

1991 N. Causeway Blvd. | Mandeville, LA 70471

Children’s Chalet serves children 6 weeks – 8 years old. This program is year-round Monday -Friday from 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Full-time and part-time programs are available. All staff are CPR and Pediatric First Aid Certified. Nutritious lunches and four snacks are served daily.

AppleTREE Academy

72125 Military Rd | Covington, LA 70434

This Type III daycare facility serves children ages 6 weeks – 4 years old. Their hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

First United Methodist Preschool

2200 Rue Denise | Hammond, LA 70403

First United Methodist Preschool offers a Mother’s Day Out Program for children 6 months – 2 years old from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. They also offer preschool for children ages 3 – 4 years old. All preschool children must be potty-trained. Part-time and full-time schedules are available. Extended care available. Tuition rates can be found here.

Angels Among Us Daycare

112 Lakewood Dr | Luling, LA 70070

Angels Among Us Daycare serves children ages 6 weeks – 4 years old.

St. Charles Borromeo School

13396 River Road | Destrehan, LA 70047

St. Charles Borromeo School serves children ages 3 -4 years old in their Pre-K program. Students can remain at St. Charles Borromeo through 7th grade. Tuition rates can be found here. Extended care is available.

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