The Early Care & Education Workforce: Demographics
Louisiana’s early care and education workforce is made up of educated and credentialed professionals, with over 80% of early care and education teachers having at least an early childhood credential, including one-third with a bachelor’s or graduate degree.
Louisiana’s early child care and education workforce is made up of trained, educated professionals.


Teachers tend to be younger and newer to the profession than other staff.
Workforce demographics vary by region, job category, and provider type.
