Daycare Cost in Baton Rouge
Average childcare prices across 4 counties in the Baton Rouge metro area, based on 2022 data from the National Database of Childcare Prices.
Center vs Family Care
In Baton Rouge, center-based infant care averages $7,735/year while family childcare averages $7,137/year — a difference of $598.
Affordability
Daycare in Baton Rouge costs 10% of the area median household income ($78,593). The HHS affordability threshold is 7% — this metro exceeds that benchmark.
vs Louisiana state average: Center-based infant care in Baton Rouge is $338 more than the statewide average of $7,397/year.
Cost Range Across Baton Rouge
County-Level Daycare Costs
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| County | Center Infant | Center Toddler | Center Preschool | Family Infant | vs Metro Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Parish | $8,234 | $7,972 | $7,627 | $7,280 | +$499 |
| Ascension Parish | $7,800 | $7,540 | $7,280 | $7,401 | ~avg |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | $7,453 | $7,280 | $7,138 | $6,933 | $282 less |
| West Baton Rouge Parish | $7,453 | $7,280 | $7,138 | $6,933 | $282 less |
All Care Types — Annual Average
| Care Type | Annual Average | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center-Based Infant | $7,735 | $645 | $149 |
| Center-Based Toddler | $7,518 | $627 | $145 |
| Center-Based Preschool | $7,296 | $608 | $140 |
| Family Infant | $7,137 | $595 | $137 |
| Family Toddler | $7,042 | $587 | $135 |
| Family Preschool | $7,082 | $590 | $136 |
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