Orleans Parish, LA
Infant daycare in Orleans Parish, LA costs $152 per week ($7,887 per year) for center-based care, and $133 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $51,116, the childcare burden is 15.4% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is below the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $152 | $7,887 | $133 | $6,933 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $145 | $7,540 | $133 | $6,933 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $140 | $7,284 | $133 | $6,933 |
| School-Age (6+) | $128 | $6,673 | $115 | $5,980 |
Orleans Parish Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Orleans Parish costs $152 per week ($7,887 per year). Family-based infant care costs $133 per week ($6,933 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Orleans Parish is 15.4%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $51,116 would spend about 15.4% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Orleans Parish at $152/wk is 13% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Orleans Parish costs $7,887 per year.
In Orleans Parish, LA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $133/wk compared to $152/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $133/wk vs $140/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $115/wk (family) or $128/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.