Infant and Toddler Care Franklinton, LA

About Us

Our Mission

Our mission is to promote and develop educational and economic opportunities by providing quality developmentally appropriate early childhood care and education for children birth to age five so that each child enters kindergarten ready for success.

Our Vision

All children, birth to age five, residing in the Ready Start Washington Parish Early Childhood Network will enter school ready for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Who We Are

Our membership includes seven early learning centers, Head Start, Early Head Start, Washington Parish Public School System, Early Steps, Child Find, and many dedicated members of the community who support quality early childhood care and education.

Our network is committed to providing the children of our district with quality educational experiences and supporting their families in choosing the program that best meets their needs. Every child deserves access to high-quality early childhood education. Access should not be denied based on a child’s zip code and economic circumstances. That is why we offer options for preschool with free transportation. If you need infant and toddler care in Franklinton, LA, give us a call today for more information.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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Collect Required Documents for ALL Students
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Click on the application tab
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Please complete the application online and upload the supporting documents, or download and complete the fillable application and bring it to your district school, early learning center or Head Start. Please bring copies of the required documents.
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Please contact the Washington Parish School System if you are not certain of your school district. Please contact Head Start and our early learning centers to set up appointments regarding placement and services for children aged birth to three.
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Families will be informed of enrollment status as soon as determinations are completed.
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All children (four years old prior to Sept.30th) residing in the Washington Parish School District can attend prekindergarten at no cost to their families after they complete the application process.

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Click on the application tab
2

Collect Required Documents for ALL Students
3

Please complete the application online and upload the supporting documents, or download and complete the fillable application and bring it to your district school, early learning center or Head Start. Please bring copies of the required documents.
4

Please contact the Washington Parish School System if you are not certain of your school district. Please contact Head Start and our early learning centers to set up appointments regarding placement and services for children aged birth to three.
5

Families will be informed of enrollment status as soon as determinations are completed.
6

All children (four years old prior to Sept.30th) residing in the Washington Parish School District can attend prekindergarten at no cost to their families after they complete the application process.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I want my child to go to school with his older cousins, but I am not sure I live in that school district. How do I know which school I should apply to for prekindergarten?

Washington Parish Early Childhood Network

About Us

MEET THE TEAM

About Us

Our Mission

Our Vision

Who We Are

Our membership includes seven early learning centers, Head Start, Early Head Start, Washington Parish Public School System, Early Steps, Child Find, and many dedicated members of the community who support quality early childhood care and education.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Leslie Hodges

Supervisor of Early Childhood Education

Dawn Warren

Grant Accountant - Early Childhood Education

Kristy Bennett

Early Childhood Coordinator

Makaylee Ballard

Administrative Assistant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I want my child to go to school with his older cousins, but I am not sure I live in that school district. How do I know which school I should apply to for prekindergarten?

My child won't be four years old until October. Can he attend public school prekindergarten?

I have a baby. Are there any places that can care for her when I am in school and working?

I want my two year old twins to attend Head Start. What should I do?

My sister's children attend a wonderful childcare / learning center. How do apply there for my baby?

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