Need FREE childcare?
The Natchitoches Parish Early Childhood Network supports families who need to pay for high quality education and care at local Childcare Centers.
To schedule an appointment for: CCAP Application Assistance contact Early Childhood Guide Heather Burrell @ (318) 238-6459
Child Care Assistance Applications (CCAP):
CCAP provides partial tuition assistance to families by helping pay for full or part time child care in order for adults to work, and/or attend school.
Determine if you are eligible for child care assistance:
1. Do you have a child under the age of 13 living with you?
2. Is every adult in your household working at least 20 hours a week OR attending an accredited school or a training program as a full-time student OR attending an accredited school or a training program at least 20 hours a week OR actively seeking work OR participating in a transitional living program OR receiving disability income OR experiencing homelessness?
3. Is your household’s total monthly gross earned income less than the amount listed below for your household size? (gross income refers to income before any deductions from the paycheck) INCOME AMOUNTS WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL
Pre-Applications are accepted year round.
CCAP B-3:
CCAP B-3 is for children 6 weeks through age 3 to enroll full-time into one of our Type III childcare centers, free of cost to eligible families.
Determine if you are eligible:
Do you have a child that will still be 3 or younger on September 30?
Is every adult in your household working at least 20 hours a week OR attending an accredited school or a training program as a full-time student OR attending an accredited school or a training program at least 20 hours a week OR participating in a transitional living program OR receiving disability income OR experiencing homelessness?
Is your household’s total monthly gross earned income less than the amount listed below for your household size? (gross income refers to income before any deductions from the paycheck) INCOME AMOUNTS WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL
Pre-Applications Are Open!!!
How to Pre-Apply for either funding assistance:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
2. Select a participating Type III Center.
Be sure to select “YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TUITION ASSISTANCE”
3. Submit Verification Documents such as:
Copy of child's immunization record
Copy of child's birth certificate
Copy of child's Social Security card
All legal guardian(s) Photo I.D.
All legal guardian(s) Proof of Income / School Schedule
Participating Type III Centers:
A to Z 123 Preschool & Learning Center
Bright Beginnings Daycare & Preschool
Cobblestones Childhood Development Center
Fay’s Daycare & Learning Center
Mary Queen FCC
Funtime Palace Daycare
Juz Us Childcare Development Center
Lil Rascals Learning Center
Tiny Tots Daycare & Preschool
Sheila Williams FCC
Testimonials
"This has been a major blessing for my family. I am a single mom and it’s helped me financially. It’s really came in handy."
“This opportunity has been such a blessing because it was time for my daughter to have the interaction and exposure with children her own age. I know she's in excellent care, and that gives me peace of mind to focus when I'm working and away from her. We are extremely grateful and just wanted to thank the Natchitoches Parish Early Childhood Network for tuition assistance and programs like these for our children.”
“This has been amazing for us. Peace of mind. Ava is learning so much at her daycare which I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to provide her with. She loves her teachers and that really warms my heart to know they are taking great care of her. It has also lifted a huge financial burden.”