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Beginning of Knowledge

200 W Willow St, Lafayette, LA 705015.0· 19 reviews

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About Beginning of Knowledge

Beginning of Knowledge is a licensed child care center in Lafayette, Louisiana. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

The Louisiana Department of Education lists 6 visits in the last 3 years and marks 3 as a visit where deficiencies were cited. The visit list is below; what was cited is in each visit's report on the state's site.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: infancy through 5th grade
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Infancy through 5th grade
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffFounder/Director holds a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Studies and spent 12 years as a kindergarten teacher
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Beginning of Knowledge has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Beginning of Knowledge

The Louisiana Department of Education lists 6 visits to Beginning of Knowledge in the last 3 years and marks 3 of them as a visit where deficiencies were cited. The state publishes whether deficiencies were cited, not which rules; each visit's report is on its site.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Early learning center license (Type III)
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#60473
Also at this site
Licence 9E7001: Child care center
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no deficiencies cited

Deficiencies cited on 3 of 6 visits

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 20, 2026InspectionFacility #60473No deficiencies cited
  2. Feb 10, 2026Follow-up visitFacility #60473Deficiencies cited
  3. Sep 16, 2024InspectionFacility #60473No deficiencies cited
  4. Jan 30, 2024Follow-up visitFacility #60473No deficiencies cited
  5. Dec 21, 2023Follow-up visitFacility #60473Deficiencies cited
  6. Nov 3, 2023InspectionFacility #60473Deficiencies cited

Louisiana publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from the Louisiana Department of Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2010. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Beginning of Knowledge

Is Beginning of Knowledge licensed?

Yes. The Louisiana Department of Education lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Beginning of Knowledge have inspection violations?

The Louisiana Department of Education lists 6 visits to Beginning of Knowledge in the last 3 years and marks 3 of them as a visit where deficiencies were cited. The state publishes whether deficiencies were cited, not which rules; each visit's report is on its site.

Does Beginning of Knowledge accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Beginning of Knowledge's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Beginning of Knowledge cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (337) 453-3265 to ask.

What is Beginning of Knowledge's phone number?

(337) 453-3265.

Where is Beginning of Knowledge?

200 W Willow St, Lafayette, LA 70501. The nearest other daycare we list is Lisa G. Journet, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: The Louisiana Department of Education (license and visits).