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Licensed Daycare in Forest Hill, Louisiana

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Forest Hill?

Statewide averages in Louisiana run roughly $870/month for infants and $680/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Forest Hill?

Louisiana families can apply for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (225) 342-3947). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$870/mo

Louisiana avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Forest Hill

ChildCare Aware reports the Louisiana average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in Forest Hill vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Louisiana families may also qualify for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (225) 342-3947).

Full Louisiana licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Louisiana Department of Education — Licensing Division
Infant ratio: 1:5
Toddler ratio: 1:8
Preschool ratio: 1:14
Avg capacity: 54 kids

ZIP codes covered

71430 4

Program types in Forest Hill

Licensed Family Daycare Home

1 centers

Before & After School Care

1 centers

All Forest Hill licensed centers

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L Preschool

Lafayette Early Learning Center #8

Forest Hill

Preschool (2-5) Cap 108

L Family Daycare

Little Hearts Bossier City #76

Forest Hill

School Age (5+) Cap 58

M Montessori

Marrero Childcare Academy #144

Forest Hill

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 31

N Before/After School

New Orleans Children's Place #256

Forest Hill

School Age (5+) Cap 19

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Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Forest Hill, Louisiana?

Our directory lists 4 licensed childcare centers in Forest Hill, Louisiana, sourced from Louisiana Department of Education — Licensing Division. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Forest Hill?

Statewide averages in Louisiana run roughly $870/month for infants and $680/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Forest Hill daycares?

All licensed Louisiana centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:14 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Forest Hill typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Forest Hill?

Louisiana families can apply for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (225) 342-3947). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Forest Hill daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Louisiana Department of Education — Licensing Division search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.