Childcare Costs in Baton Rouge, LA

Population 220,200 | 35.3% above Louisiana average

$9,590

Infant/yr

$799/mo

$8,420

Toddler/yr

$702/mo

$7,650

Preschool/yr

$638/mo

Baton Rouge vs State & National Averages

Care Type	Baton Rouge	LA Avg	National Avg
Infant (Center)	$9,590	$8,880	$13,032
Toddler (Center)	$8,420	$7,800	$11,275
Preschool (Center)	$7,650	$7,080	$10,153

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Infant (Center)$799/mo

Toddler (Center)$702/mo

Preschool (Center)$638/mo

Louisiana Childcare Overview

State Cost Rank: #47 of 51

Quality System: Quality Start

Median Income: $57,852

Subsidies: Available

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does daycare cost in Baton Rouge, LA?

In Baton Rouge, LA, infant center-based daycare costs about $9,590/year ($799/month). Toddler care averages $8,420/year and preschool is $7,650/year.

Is childcare in Baton Rouge more expensive than the Louisiana average?

Childcare in Baton Rouge is 35.3% above the Louisiana state average. The average annual center-based cost in Baton Rouge is approximately $8,553.

What is the most affordable childcare option in Baton Rouge?

Preschool programs are typically the most affordable center-based option in Baton Rouge at $7,650/year. Family home daycare is usually 25-35% cheaper than center-based care. Before/after school programs are the most affordable overall for school-age children.

What childcare assistance is available in Louisiana?

Louisiana offers childcare subsidies through the CCDF program. The state's "Quality Start" quality rating system helps parents find rated providers. Federal tax credits (Child and Dependent Care Credit) and Flexible Spending Accounts can also offset costs.

Where does ChildCarePeek get Baton Rouge childcare cost data?

All childcare cost data comes from Child Care Aware of America (2024), supplemented with local cost-of-living adjustments. Actual costs may vary by provider, quality rating, and specific care needs.

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Care Type

Baton Rouge

LA Avg

National Avg

Infant (Center)

$9,590

$8,880

$13,032

Toddler (Center)

$8,420

$7,800

$11,275

Preschool (Center)