Washington Parish, LA
Infant daycare in Washington Parish, LA costs $133 per week ($6,932 per year) for center-based care, and $107 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $41,803, the childcare burden is 16.6% 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) | $133 | $6,932 | $107 | $5,547 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $133 | $6,932 | $107 | $5,547 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $132 | $6,888 | $107 | $5,547 |
| School-Age (6+) | $120 | $6,240 | $107 | $5,547 |
Washington Parish Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Washington Parish costs $133 per week ($6,932 per year). Family-based infant care costs $107 per week ($5,547 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Washington Parish is 16.6%, rated "High". This means a family earning the median income of $41,803 would spend about 16.6% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Washington Parish at $133/wk is 23% below the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Washington Parish costs $6,932 per year.
In Washington Parish, LA, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $107/wk compared to $133/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $107/wk vs $132/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $107/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.