“Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.” — Scott Hayden
Early Care & Education Centers
Serving children 6-weeks-old to 13-years old (before & after school care)
These programs will work collaboratively with families and the community in order to provide high quality, developmentally appropriate, early childhood education that will meet the diverse needs of all participating children and prepare them for a positive and successful educational experience.
*Note: All early childhood programs have different enrollment guidelines because they are funded through various federal, state, and/or private grants
*Tuition rates vary by center and are required regardless of attendance rates.
What You Need to Know:
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Students receiving Tuition assistance are not allowed more than 3 unexcused absences per month.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Private (full) Pay, Approved B-3 CCAP, or Approved CCAP families:
Documents needed will vary upon the selected site and tuition funding source.
***Families in need of Tuition assistance such as the Birth-3 Scholarship or Child Care Assistance (CCAP) ***
Copy of child's immunization record
Copy of child's birth certificate
Copy of child's Social Security card
All legal gaurdian(s) Photo I.D.
All legal guardian(s) Proof of Income
Examples of Proof of Income:
Proof of Income (need one of the following):
*Two (2) CURRENT & CONSECUTIVE check stubs for EACH parent or CAREGIVER in the household
*An official letter from your employer
*A statement from the Social Security Administration applicable.
*SNAP letter with child’s name
*If Zero income, submit a Statement of No Income (District has this form), etc.
Centers:
Family Childcare Homes (FCCs)
Family Childcare Centers are an appealing option to many families. These at home sites can create more high-quality opportunities for care and education for children.
300 Lakeview Dr. Apt. 4201 Natchitoches, LA 71457
407 Winona St. Natchitoches, LA 71457
Home: (318) 214-6115 Cell: (318) 527-3006
Childcare is FAMILY!
Mary Queen, operating in childcare for 4 years, provides a safe learning environment for children. Her program is structured to enrich their lives.
She chose to work in family childcare because she remembers how hard it was her her to find quality childcare as a single parent. Queen feels a family childcare program is more personal that bigger sites because there are fewer children.
“All my children become family,” she said. “I’m a. Very caring and nurturing individual and I offer extra resources and support to my families.”
Shelia Williams has worked in childcare for 12 years now. She loves children and enjoys working with them, which is why she originally chose to go into family childcare as a business. It’s the best job ever!
“I love watching them grow while making sure I educate them to the fullest,” she said. “Childcare involves love and laughter, caring and a few tears. It brings me joy.”
“It’s a blessing to have parents bring their children into my childcare and trust me to handle their precious cargo,” Williams shared. “It’s a privilege and honor. It’s LOVE.”
