Advancing policies to ensure that Louisiana’s young children are ready for success in school and in life.
The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children is a nonpartisan, independent source of data, research, and pertinent information for policymakers, stakeholders, and the public at large around issues related to children ages birth through four in Louisiana.
We also develop policy proposals informed by data, research, best practices and the experiences of other states for improving outcomes for Louisiana’s young children and conduct educational and outreach activities around these recommended policy solutions.


Learn more about Geaux Far Louisiana, a strategic planning initiative to equitably transform Louisiana’s early childhood system.

At a Glance: Early Care and Education in Louisiana
173,000
total in-need children birth through age 3 in Louisiana
114,000
in-need children without access to a high-quality early care and education program in Louisiana
$760M
annual loss faced by Louisiana employers from employee absences and turnover due to child care issues
$1.3B
annual loss faced by Louisiana’s economy from employee absences and turnover due to child care issues
The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children is a nonpartisan, independent source of data, research, and pertinent information for policymakers, stakeholders, and the public at large around issues related to children ages birth through four in Louisiana.
Latest News & Updates
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Policy Institute and Blanco Center Release Report to Inform Local Governments of Various Strategies to Help Finance Child Care
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Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Releases EarlySteps Report
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Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Releases 2022 Parent Poll Survey
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Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Applauds Board of Elementary and Secondary Education For Their Leadership
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Policy Institute Announces Business Workforce Calculator, Quantifying Economic Impact of Child Care Crisis on Louisiana Businesses
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Policy Institute Receives Statewide, Bipartisan Support as Inaugural Early Ed Month 2022 Wraps