Ms Ellen's Daycare Center
1503 W Mcneese St, Lake Charles, LA
2.6· 17 reviews
KinderCare
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About
About KinderCare
KinderCare is a licensed child care center in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 14 visits in the last 3 years and marks 11 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 campSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Cooking Academy™, Music Explorers™ |
| Staff | Executive Director maintains a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation from center to child's school and back) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
Cost
Tuition and costs
KinderCare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for KinderCare
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 14 visits to KinderCare in the last 3 years and marks 11 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
- #230
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: no deficiencies cited
Deficiencies cited on 11 of 14 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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- Aug 4, 2026VisitNo deficiencies cited
- Jan 16, 2026Follow-up visitDeficiencies cited
- Oct 27, 2025Follow-up visitDeficiencies cited
- Aug 11, 2025Follow-up visitDeficiencies cited
- Jul 7, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited
- May 9, 2025Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
- Mar 13, 2025VisitDeficiencies cited
- Dec 20, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Oct 7, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Aug 19, 2024Follow-up visitDeficiencies cited
Show 9 earlier visits
- Jun 24, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited
- May 28, 2024Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
- Apr 17, 2024Follow-up visitDeficiencies cited
- Jan 12, 2024Follow-up visitDeficiencies cited
- Jun 21, 2023InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Jun 21, 2023VisitDeficiencies cited
- Jun 21, 2023Complaint investigationDeficiencies cited
- Apr 24, 2023VisitNo deficiencies cited
- Jan 31, 2023VisitDeficiencies cited
Louisiana publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about KinderCare
Is KinderCare licensed?
Yes. The Louisiana Department of Education lists it as licensed and operating.
Does KinderCare have inspection violations?
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 14 visits to KinderCare in the last 3 years and marks 11 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 KinderCare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are KinderCare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does KinderCare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (337) 478-8086 to ask.
What is KinderCare's phone number?
(337) 478-8086.
Where is KinderCare?
4630 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605. The nearest other daycare we list is Ms Ellen's Daycare Center, 0.4 miles away.