Licensed Daycare in New Orleans, Louisiana
72 licensed daycares in New Orleans, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Louisiana licensing records.
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 1 of 1ABC Academy Lafayette #106
New Orleans
Baton Rouge Cloud Nine Kids #44
New Orleans
Baton Rouge Golden Gate Daycare #36
New Orleans
La Petite Academy Baton Rouge #28
New Orleans
Lafayette KinderCare #98
New Orleans
Monroe Children's Place #10
New Orleans
Monroe Little Scholars #18
New Orleans
New Iberia Bright Beginnings #80
New Orleans
New Iberia Rainbow Learning Center #72
New Orleans
New Iberia Stepping Stones #88
New Orleans
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