Louisiana

Youth programs in Louisiana

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State rules at a glance

Childcare licensing: Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE), Licensing Division, under rules adopted by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE Bulletin 137) Official agency page

Youth camps: Day and overnight camps. Camps (programs serving only children 5 and older that run only when school is out) are exempt from child care licensing. Separately, the state Sanitary Code requires a permit from the state health officer to operate a campsite, and the definition covers youth camps and day camps; this permit covers sanitation, water, toilets and sleeping areas, not staffing…

School-age ratio: 1:23. School-age (6 and up)

Read the full Louisiana rules page · Checked October 2026

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Youth, sports and community nonprofits in Louisiana

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We list childcare centers, school-age programs and camps. Some are licensed, registered or license-exempt. We do not list home-based family child care. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm licensing and program details with the state.