Licensed Daycare in Shreveport, Louisiana
36 licensed daycares in Shreveport, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Louisiana licensing records.
Shreveport listings updated August 2026 from official Louisiana records.
Daycare in Shreveport: what parents should know
There are 36 licensed childcare providers on record in Shreveport. Every provider here holds a current Louisiana license at indexing time, sourced from Louisiana Department of Education — Licensing Division.
For age coverage, 5 centers in Shreveport report infant care (roughly 14% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early), and 4 offer preschool programs for ages 3–5. 5 are Head Start programs, free for income-eligible families.
Licensed care in Shreveport spans 8+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 11% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
In total, Shreveport providers are approved for approximately 2,687 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Shreveport childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Shreveport
ChildCare Aware reports the Louisiana average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in Shreveport vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Louisiana families may also qualify for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (225) 342-3947).
Full Louisiana licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Louisiana Department of Education — Licensing Division
- Infant ratio
- 1:5
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:14
- Avg capacity
- 74 kids
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What to pack for the first day
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Largest licensed centers in Shreveport
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
No openings near Shreveport? Widen the search
Waitlists are normal in high-demand areas. Centers one ZIP code over often have space, and part-time or in-home options may open sooner — start by checking nearby ZIP codes.
Found a center in Shreveport? Here is what to pack
Bottles, name labels, nap bedding and spare clothes — our checklist by age covers what centers ask you to bring, and what they ask you not to send.
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Where to get childcare help in Shreveport
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programChild Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(225) 342-3947 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Louisiana Department of Education — Licensing Division.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Shreveport, Louisiana are compiled from official Louisiana Department of Education — Licensing Division licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · August 2026 · methodology
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