Lafayette Programs by Type
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Programs by Type
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Public Pre-K | 4 Year Olds
Public Pre-K | 4 Year Olds
LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM PRE-K PROGRAM
LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM PRE-K PROGRAM
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- The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) Pre-K Program contains classrooms within the school district that are funded by a variety of grants and local funds. This program provides daily education to 4 year olds in Lafayette Parish and follows the school system calendar. The program first services children within the income guidelines, then provides limited seats to families with tuition.
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Nonpublic Schools of Early Childhood Development (NSECD) | 3 - 4 Year Olds
Nonpublic Schools of Early Childhood Development (NSECD) | 3 - 4 Year Olds
The Nonpublic Schools Early Childhood Development Program provides low-income families the opportunity to attend state-approved private preschools and child care centers. The NSECD program is a pre-kindergarten program that provides free tuition at private schools for three and four year olds from low- and moderate-income families. In Lafayette Parish, there are two sites offering these services.
The Nonpublic Schools Early Childhood Development Program provides low-income families the opportunity to attend state-approved private preschools and child care centers. The NSECD program is a pre-kindergarten program that provides free tuition at private schools for three and four year olds from low- and moderate-income families. In Lafayette Parish, there are two sites offering these services.
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Head Start | 3-4 Year Olds
Head Start | 3-4 Year Olds
Head Start is a federal program for preschool children three to five years of age in low-income families. Its aim is to prepare children for success in school through an early learning program. The Head Start program is managed by local nonprofit organizations. Children who attend Head Start engage in various education activities. They also receive free medical and dental care, have healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing indoors and outdoors in a safe setting. Head Start helps all children succeed, even those with disabilities. For more information, visit the Head Start website.
Head Start is a federal program for preschool children three to five years of age in low-income families. Its aim is to prepare children for success in school through an early learning program. The Head Start program is managed by local nonprofit organizations. Children who attend Head Start engage in various education activities. They also receive free medical and dental care, have healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing indoors and outdoors in a safe setting. Head Start helps all children succeed, even those with disabilities. For more information, visit the Head Start website.
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Early Head Start | Infant -3 Year Olds
Early Head Start | Infant -3 Year Olds
Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded early childhood development program aimed to assist at risk, low-income families. Children and families enrolled in the center-based program option receive comprehensive child development services in a center-based setting, supplemented with home visits by the child's teacher and other EHS staff. The home-based program option offers children and families support through weekly home visits and bi-monthly group socialization experiences.
Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded early childhood development program aimed to assist at risk, low-income families. Children and families enrolled in the center-based program option receive comprehensive child development services in a center-based setting, supplemented with home visits by the child's teacher and other EHS staff. The home-based program option offers children and families support through weekly home visits and bi-monthly group socialization experiences.
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Type III Early Learning Centers | Infant - 5 Year Olds
Type III Early Learning Centers | Infant - 5 Year Olds
These centers have committed to working with other early care and education providers to raise the level of standards and expectations for children birth to 5. This is accomplished through additional training, following the Louisiana Department of Education Birth to 5 Standards, teachers are observed using the CLASS assessments and all at-risk children are monitored using Teaching Strategies Gold Assessments.
These centers have committed to working with other early care and education providers to raise the level of standards and expectations for children birth to 5. This is accomplished through additional training, following the Louisiana Department of Education Birth to 5 Standards, teachers are observed using the CLASS assessments and all at-risk children are monitored using Teaching Strategies Gold Assessments.
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Family Child Care Providers | Infant - 5 Year Olds
Family Child Care Providers | Infant - 5 Year Olds
Family child care homes are programs located in the home of the caregiver that serve up to six children. In Louisiana, family child care (FCC) programs are not licensed by the state, but FCC programs that receive payments through the Child Care Assistance Program and/or the Food program must register with state agencies and meet certain space, nutrition and training requirements.
Family child care homes are programs located in the home of the caregiver that serve up to six children. In Louisiana, family child care (FCC) programs are not licensed by the state, but FCC programs that receive payments through the Child Care Assistance Program and/or the Food program must register with state agencies and meet certain space, nutrition and training requirements.
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Northside Family and Child Development Center | Infant - 3 Year Olds
Northside Family and Child Development Center | Infant - 3 Year Olds
- This program is available to teen parents in the Lafayette Parish School System to receive child care for their children 6 weeks through 4 years old on the school campus. To participate in the program, the student must enroll at Northside High School and register to take the Child Development/Parenting classes. The program is also open to employees of Northside High School through Child Care Assistance Program or tuition based seats.
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