Licensed Daycare in Independence, Louisiana
4 licensed daycares in Independence, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Louisiana licensing records.
Childcare costs in Independence
ChildCare Aware reports the Louisiana average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $680/month for preschool. City-level prices in Independence 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 overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Louisiana Department of Education — Licensing Division
- Infant ratio
- 1:5
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:14
- Avg capacity
- 40 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Independence
All Independence licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Baton Rouge Playhouse Academy #94
Independence
Explorer Kids Lake Charles #4
Independence
Monroe Cloud Nine Kids #72
Independence
New Iberia Sunflower Daycare #140
Independence
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