Red River Parish, LA
Infant daycare in Red River Parish, LA costs $132 per week ($6,847 per year) for center-based care, and $104 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $43,821, the childcare burden is 15.6% 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) | $132 | $6,847 | $104 | $5,393 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $132 | $6,847 | $104 | $5,393 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $132 | $6,888 | $105 | $5,437 |
| School-Age (6+) | $120 | $6,240 | $103 | $5,373 |
Red River Parish Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Red River Parish costs $132 per week ($6,847 per year). Family-based infant care costs $104 per week ($5,393 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Red River Parish is 15.6%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $43,821 would spend about 15.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Red River Parish at $132/wk is 24% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Red River Parish costs $6,847 per year.
In Red River Parish, LA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $104/wk compared to $132/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $105/wk vs $132/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $103/wk (family) or $120/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Childcare Prices, 2026.