Resources for Families
B-3 CCAP Seats
When: 2023-2024 an 2024-2025 school year
Where: Type III Centers participating in the B-3 CCAP Program
Who: Parents of children under age 3 and under who are looking to enroll their children in preschool, childcare, or CCAP-certified family homes
What: Enroll your child in quality care! Please bring your child’s birth certificate, social security card, updated immunization records, Parent/Guardian photo ID, 2 proof of resident documents (receipt for gas, water, cable, rent, etc.) and proof of income (4 sequential pay stubs, W-2s, SNAP, SSI verification, foster care placement, child support, etc.)
Selecting the right early child care center is the first step on the path of your child’s lifelong happiness and success. 100% of publicly-funded early care and education sites in Pointe Coupée received proficient or higher performance profiles for the 2022-2023 school year. You can have confidence that your child is being cared for in a safe, nurturing environment.
Search for early care centers on what matters most to you at Louisiana School Finder. Here you will find detailed information about each site’s offerings and academic performance.
Complete an enrollment packet and return eligibility documents to the Coalition by emailing executivedirector@pcearlystart.org
HOW CAN I ENROLL?
Enrolling your child in quality early care in education is a great first step in your child’s educational journey. D o you have a child in foster care? Your child is categorically eligible for a seat! To enroll in any of our Type III child cares, go to louisianaschools.com to find your site’s contact information and schedule a tour. To apply for the child care assistance program, go to https://www.louisianabelieves.com/early-childhood/child-care-assistance-program.
PARENTING AND FAMILY RESOURCES
Our public, private and parochial early care and development center teachers in Pointe Coupée are using the Frog Street™ curriculum for infants, toddlers and pre-k children. This is a research-based curriculum approved by the LA Department of Education. “Parents as Partners” is a component of the weekly lesson plan learning and development lesson plans. Also a key component of your young child’s learning and development with Frog Street™ is the Conscious Discipline® piece. Through Conscious Discipline® your young children are learning invaluable life skills such as self-regulation and mindful social-emotional skills that will prepare them for school and life.
To learn more about all the resources and standards for birth to four, visit Louisiana Department of Education—Early Childhood.
Ready, Set, SMART!
Early childhood matters because experiences early in life have a lasting impact on later learning, behavior, and health. Starting ahead is better than catching up.
If your family needs help with food, taxes, rental assistance, utility payments, or other social services, please dial 2-1-1 or or text your zip code to 898-211.
For further information about the importance of starting early, brain architecture and development, early development and early learning visit these sources:
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