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Licensed Daycare in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Baton Rouge?

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 Baton Rouge?

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 .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$870/mo

Louisiana avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Baton Rouge

ChildCare Aware reports the Louisiana average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in Baton Rouge 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: 65 kids

ZIP codes covered

70816 11 70809 8 70802 7 70806 6 70836 5 70819 5 70818 5 70817 5

Program types in Baton Rouge

Licensed Family Daycare Home

9 centers

Before & After School Care

9 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

7 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

7 centers

All Baton Rouge licensed centers

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E Preschool

Explorer Kids New Orleans #70

Baton Rouge

Preschool (2-5) Cap 63

F Licensed Center

First Steps Alexandria #111

Baton Rouge

Infants & Toddlers Cap 116

F Infant Care

First Steps Kenner #39

Baton Rouge

Preschool (2-5) Cap 112

F Head Start

First Steps Shreveport #125

Baton Rouge

2 years - 12 years Cap 26

G Licensed Center

Growing Minds Alexandria #103

Baton Rouge

Infants & Toddlers Cap 81

H Licensed Center

Happy Days Kenner Daycare #33

Baton Rouge

Infants & Toddlers Cap 92

J Infant Care

Jumping Jacks Kenner #47

Baton Rouge

Preschool (2-5) Cap 65

J Group Care

Jumping Jacks New Orleans #61

Baton Rouge

School Age (5+) Cap 79

J Head Start

Jumping Jacks Shreveport #133

Baton Rouge

2 years - 12 years Cap 58

K Preschool

Kenner Golden Gate Daycare #44

Baton Rouge

Preschool (2-5) Cap 80

K Family Daycare

Kenner KinderCare #34

Baton Rouge

School Age (5+) Cap 88

K Before/After School

Kenner Learning Tree #46

Baton Rouge

School Age (5+) Cap 119

K Montessori

Kenner Little Scholars #40

Baton Rouge

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 79

K Licensed Center

Kenner Panda Kids Academy #49

Baton Rouge

Infants & Toddlers Cap 101

K Group Care

Kenner Precious Moments #43

Baton Rouge

School Age (5+) Cap 120

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Our directory lists 64 licensed childcare centers in Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge?

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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Baton Rouge?

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 Baton Rouge 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.