Ouachita Parish, LA
Infant daycare in Ouachita Parish, LA costs $157 per week ($8,147 per year) for center-based care, and $137 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $49,261, the childcare burden is 16.5% 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) | $157 | $8,147 | $137 | $7,107 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $149 | $7,768 | $137 | $7,107 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $144 | $7,465 | $138 | $7,193 |
| School-Age (6+) | $133 | $6,930 | $120 | $6,240 |
Ouachita Parish Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Ouachita Parish costs $157 per week ($8,147 per year). Family-based infant care costs $137 per week ($7,107 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Ouachita Parish is 16.5%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $49,261 would spend about 16.5% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Ouachita Parish at $157/wk is 10% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Ouachita Parish costs $8,147 per year.
In Ouachita Parish, LA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $137/wk compared to $157/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $138/wk vs $144/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $120/wk (family) or $133/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.