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Licensed Daycare in West Monroe, Louisiana

Q: What's the average daycare cost in West Monroe?

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 West Monroe?

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 West Monroe

ChildCare Aware reports the Louisiana average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in West Monroe 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: 73 kids

ZIP codes covered

71292 4 71291 4

Program types in West Monroe

Licensed Group Child Care Home

1 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

1 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

1 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

1 centers

All West Monroe licensed centers

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A Before/After School

ABC Academy Metairie #96

West Monroe

School Age (5+) Cap 115

B Preschool

Bossier City Stepping Stones #6

West Monroe

Preschool (2-5) Cap 109

F Head Start

First Steps Bossier City #7

West Monroe

2 years - 12 years Cap 99

J Licensed Center

Jumping Jacks New Orleans #187

West Monroe

Infants & Toddlers Cap 35

M Family Daycare

Marrero KinderCare #74

West Monroe

School Age (5+) Cap 101

M Group Care

Marrero Primrose School #75

West Monroe

School Age (5+) Cap 31

M Infant Care

Metairie Precious Moments #97

West Monroe

Preschool (2-5) Cap 30

N Montessori

New Orleans Learning Tree #186

West Monroe

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 71

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Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in West Monroe, Louisiana?

Our directory lists 8 licensed childcare centers in West Monroe, 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 West Monroe?

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 West Monroe 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 West Monroe typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in West Monroe?

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 West Monroe 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.