Childcare costs in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA
$7,453 a year for center-based infant care - 12.0% of the local median income, against a national average of $9,592.
The going rate for center-based infant care in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA is $7,453/year, while family childcare is $6,933/year, according to the U.S. Department of Labor National Database of Childcare Prices. This represents 12.0% of the median household income - exceeding the HHS 7% affordability threshold. Toddler care at a center costs $7,280/year, and preschool-age care is $7,138/year.
East Baton Rouge Parish vs. the nation
At $7,453 a year for center-based infant care, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA is 22% below the national average of $9,592 - cheaper than 67% of the 2,662 U.S. counties we track, and that bill eats 12.0% of the local median income against the 7% the federal government calls affordable.
- Infant care (center)
- $7,453/yr
- Vs. national avg
- -22%
- National rank
- #873 cheapest of 2,662
- Share of income
- 12.0%
Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices (2022). Median income: U.S. Census ACS 5-year.
- $7,453
- Center Infant/yr
- $6,933
- Family Infant/yr
- $62,083
- Median Income
- 12.0%
- % of Income (Infant)
Annual Childcare Costs by Age Group
| Age Group | Center-Based | Family Childcare |
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $7,453 | $6,933 |
| Toddler | $7,280 | $6,933 |
| Preschool | $7,138 | $6,933 |
| School Age | $6,543 | $6,099 |
Cost Comparison (Center-Based)
Where East Baton Rouge Parish ranks on infant-care cost
Center-based infant care, every U.S. county with reported prices
$7,453 Among the most affordable more affordable than 67% of 2,662 US counties
Each bar is a $2.5K-wide band; taller bars hold more US counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices · 2022
What These Numbers Mean for East Baton Rouge Parish Families
Household affordability in East Baton Rouge Parish tracks against a median income of $62,083, putting infant center care at 12.0% of gross income. Against the federal 7% affordability benchmark, the typical family here exceeds the federal affordability line by 5.0 points.East Baton Rouge Parish families generally find care more manageable than the national picture, though waitlists at licensed providers remain the real bottleneck.
For how to vet a licensed provider (inspection reports, QRIS ratings, CCDF subsidy intake), see Choosing Quality Childcare. Rate methodology: how these numbers are computed.
Historical Price Trends (2008–2022)
15 years of federal survey data (2008–2022) show how center-based infant care has moved.
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| Year | Ctr Infant |
|---|---|
| 2008 | $6,006 |
| 2009 | $6,240 |
| 2010 | $6,760 |
| 2011 | $7,020 |
| 2012 | $7,280 |
| 2013 | $7,540 |
| 2014 | $7,800 |
| 2015 | $7,757 |
| 2016 | $7,713 |
| 2017 | $7,670 |
| 2018 | $7,627 |
| 2019 | $7,583 |
| 2020 | $7,540 |
| 2021 | $7,497 |
| 2022 | $7,453 |
What this means for East Baton Rouge Parish families
Infant center care here takes 12.0% of the typical household income - above the HHS 7% affordability line.
- At 12.0% of income, infant care exceeds the federal 7% affordability benchmark. Check whether your family qualifies for a CCDF subsidy, which can cap copayments at a sliding share of income. Check subsidy eligibility
- Family childcare homes run $6,933/year for infants, about $520 less than a center. Weigh the trade-offs of each setting. Center vs. home care
- See how East Baton Rouge Parish compares against the cheapest counties in Louisiana. Cheapest in Louisiana
NDCP figures are county-level survey medians for 2022, confirm current tuition and openings directly with providers and your state CCR&R agency.