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Licensed Daycare in Houma, Louisiana

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Houma?

Statewide averages in Louisiana run roughly $870/month for infants and $680/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Houma?

Louisiana families can apply for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (225) 342-3947). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

12 licensed daycares in Houma, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Louisiana licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$870/mo

Louisiana avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Houma

ChildCare Aware reports the Louisiana average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in Houma vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Louisiana families may also qualify for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (225) 342-3947).

Full Louisiana licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Louisiana Department of Education — Licensing Division
Infant ratio: 1:5
Toddler ratio: 1:8
Preschool ratio: 1:14
Avg capacity: 47 kids

ZIP codes covered

70360 9 70364 6 70363 6

Program types in Houma

Before & After School Care

2 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

1 centers

Child Care Center

1 centers

All Houma licensed centers

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A Group Care

Active Kids New Iberia #109

Houma

School Age (5+) Cap 20

B Licensed Center

Baton Rouge ABC Childcare #63

Houma

Infants & Toddlers Cap 16

B Family Daycare

Baton Rouge Bright Beginnings #64

Houma

School Age (5+) Cap 39

B Montessori

Baton Rouge Early Learning Center #62

Houma

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 69

L Infant Care

Lafayette Kids First Academy #131

Houma

Preschool (2-5) Cap 20

L Montessori

Lafayette Sunshine Daycare #132

Houma

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 67

L Before/After School

Little Hearts Lafayette #130

Houma

School Age (5+) Cap 86

M Preschool

Monroe Childcare Academy #40

Houma

Preschool (2-5) Cap 48

M Head Start

Monroe Little Stars Daycare #41

Houma

2 years - 12 years Cap 26

M Before/After School

Monroe Rainbow Learning Center #42

Houma

School Age (5+) Cap 33

N Family Daycare

New Iberia KinderSmile #108

Houma

School Age (5+) Cap 90

N Preschool

New Iberia Playhouse Academy #110

Houma

Preschool (2-5) Cap 61

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Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Houma, Louisiana?

Our directory lists 12 licensed childcare centers in Houma, Louisiana, sourced from Louisiana Department of Education — Licensing Division. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Houma?

Statewide averages in Louisiana run roughly $870/month for infants and $680/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Houma daycares?

All licensed Louisiana centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:14 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Houma typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Houma?

Louisiana families can apply for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (225) 342-3947). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Houma daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Louisiana Department of Education — Licensing Division search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.