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The Prep Center

1906 Cooper Lake Rd, Bastrop, LA 712204.9· 11 reviews

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About The Prep Center

The Prep Center is a licensed child care center in Bastrop, Louisiana. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

The Louisiana Department of Education lists 4 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.

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

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 13 months to 13 years
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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 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 13 months to 13 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian environment)
CurriculumFrog Street (Pre-K 4 uses D.I.G - Develop Inspire Grow by Frog Street Press)
StaffExperienced, degreed teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChildcare assistance programs
TransportationTransportation (transportation from local schools to the center)
AccreditationOther accreditation (4-star quality rated childcare facility (rating body not named))
MoreFounded 1973
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Prep Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Prep Center

The Louisiana Department of Education lists 4 visits to The Prep 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.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Early learning center license (Type III)
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#116
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 22, 2025: no deficiencies cited

Deficiencies cited on 1 of 4 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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See all 15 visits
  1. May 22, 2025Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
  2. Feb 4, 2025InspectionDeficiencies cited
  3. Oct 3, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited
  4. Apr 2, 2024InspectionNo deficiencies cited
  5. Mar 22, 2023InspectionNo deficiencies cited
  6. Apr 12, 2022InspectionNo deficiencies cited
  7. May 18, 2021VisitNo deficiencies cited
  8. May 18, 2021InspectionNo deficiencies cited
  9. Jul 27, 2020VisitDeficiencies cited
  10. Jul 10, 2019Follow-up visitNo deficiencies cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Apr 3, 2019InspectionDeficiencies cited
  2. Feb 26, 2019InspectionNo deficiencies cited
  3. Mar 12, 2018InspectionNo deficiencies cited
  4. Sep 22, 2017InspectionNo deficiencies cited
  5. Feb 23, 2017InspectionNo deficiencies 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 The Prep Center

Is The Prep Center licensed?

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

Does The Prep Center have inspection violations?

The Louisiana Department of Education lists 4 visits to The Prep 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.

Does The Prep Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Prep Center'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 The Prep Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (318) 281-8819 to ask.

What is The Prep Center's phone number?

(318) 281-8819.

Where is The Prep Center?

1906 Cooper Lake Rd, Bastrop, LA 71220. The nearest other daycare we list is Angela Adams, 0.4 miles away.

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