Licensed Daycare in New Orleans, Louisiana
Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. We index every state-licensed provider so you can compare options side by side.
Childcare costs in New Orleans
ChildCare Aware reports the Louisiana average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in New Orleans 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 overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Louisiana Department of Education — Licensing Division
- Infant ratio
- 1:5
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:14
- Avg capacity
- 68 kids
All New Orleans licensed centers
Page 2 of 5First Steps Monroe #17
New Orleans
First Steps New Iberia #89
New Orleans
Growing Minds Lafayette #95
New Orleans
Growing Minds Monroe #9
New Orleans
Happy Days Baton Rouge Daycare #25
New Orleans
Happy Days Lafayette Daycare #97
New Orleans
Happy Days New Iberia Daycare #83
New Orleans
Jumping Jacks Baton Rouge #39
New Orleans
Jumping Jacks Lafayette #111
New Orleans
Kids R Us Baton Rouge #37
New Orleans
Kids R Us Lafayette #109
New Orleans
La Petite Academy Baton Rouge #28
New Orleans
La Petite Academy Lafayette #100
New Orleans
La Petite Academy Monroe #14
New Orleans
La Petite Academy New Iberia #86
New Orleans
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Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.
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Search 72 Licensed Centers in New Orleans
Free, no signup, verified directly with Louisiana Department of Education — Licensing Division.