Cypress Baptist Child Development Center
4701 Palmetto Rd, Benton, LA
5.0· 1 review
Melanie's Learn and Play
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $157
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About
About Melanie's Learn and Play
Melanie's Learn and Play is a licensed child care center in Benton, Louisiana. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 9 visits in the last 3 years and marks 4 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.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
6 wk
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Melanie's Learn and Play has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bossier Parish has a median price of $157 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$157
Home daycare$137
Toddler
Center$152
Home daycare$137
Preschool
Center$147
Home daycare$138
School age
Center$133
Home daycare$117
State record
Inspection reports for Melanie's Learn and Play
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 9 visits to Melanie's Learn and Play in the last 3 years and marks 4 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
- #60432
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 29, 2025: no deficiencies cited
Deficiencies cited on 4 of 9 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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- Dec 29, 2025Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
- Oct 16, 2025VisitDeficiencies cited
- Jul 25, 2025Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
- May 22, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- Sep 26, 2024Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
- Jul 1, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Jul 1, 2024InspectionDeficiencies cited
- Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited
- Aug 5, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited
Louisiana publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about Melanie's Learn and Play
Is Melanie's Learn and Play licensed?
Yes. The Louisiana Department of Education lists it as licensed and operating.
Does Melanie's Learn and Play have inspection violations?
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 9 visits to Melanie's Learn and Play in the last 3 years and marks 4 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 Melanie's Learn and Play accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Melanie's Learn and Play'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 Melanie's Learn and Play cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (318) 617-3580 to ask.
What is Melanie's Learn and Play's phone number?
(318) 617-3580.
Where is Melanie's Learn and Play?
4660 Palmetto Rd Ste A, Benton, LA 71006. The nearest other daycare we list is Cypress Baptist Child Development Center, 0.1 miles away.