Bright Beginnings
102 Bienville St, Natchitoches, LA
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Nsu Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Natchitoches, Louisiana. It is licensed by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with preschool.
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 2 visits in the last 3 years and marks 1 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.
Hours
| Monday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 3 or 4 years old by September 30 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Play-based, Reggio Emilia |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Staff | Certified educators and trained NSU students |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (five-star rating; Rated Type III) |
| More | Founded 1935 (began as a nursery school) |
Cost
Nsu Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 2 visits to Nsu Child Development Center in the last 3 years and marks 1 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.
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2025: no deficiencies cited
Deficiencies cited on 1 of 2 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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FAQ
Yes. The Louisiana Department of Education lists it as licensed and operating.
The Louisiana Department of Education lists 2 visits to Nsu Child Development Center in the last 3 years and marks 1 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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (318) 357-6860 to ask.
(318) 357-6860.
116 Warren Easton Nsu, Natchitoches, LA 71497. The nearest other daycare we list is N.S.U. Elementary Lab School, under 0.1 miles away.