Ready Start Lincoln

Pre-K Enrollment begins today, March 17th! 🖍️

🎉 Yay for Pre-K! 🎉 Parents of Northeast Louisiana, get ready to celebrate! It's time to give your little ones the gift of early learning. This incredible initiative supports early childhood education programs that will prepare your children for kindergarten and beyond, setting them on a path for lifelong success.

🖍️ Enrollment begins TODAY, March 17th, 2025, in the following parishes:
Ouachita, Morehouse, Lincoln, Richland, East Carroll, and Franklin

🖍️ Don't Miss Out! Early childhood education, such as Early Head Start and Pre-K, is an invaluable investment in your child's future. By enrolling your child now, you are giving them the tools they need to succeed in school and in life.

🖍️ Ready to Enroll? Enrollment begins Monday, March 17th, 2025! Don't wait – secure your child's spot at one of our early childhood education partners in your parish!

🖍️ Want to Learn More? For detailed information, including eligibility requirements and enrollment procedures, please visit: www.childrenscoalition.org/ready-startpre-k

The Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is here to support you every step of the way! Let's work together to give our children the best possible start to a thriving life!

Check out this great opportunity for parents and caregivers.

Need plans for this afternoon? Come by the Lincoln Parish Library and meet local author, Jasper Price.

Come out to the Lincoln Parish Library Summer Reading Kickoff for a good time! We'll be here until 1pm sharing information about child care and preschool options in Lincoln Parish!

Lincoln Parish Head Start is a High Proficient quality rated program that serves 3 & 4-year-old children who meet eligibility requirements. The Pre-K teachers at Lincoln Parish Head Start uses a Tier I Louisiana Department of Education approved curriculum to prepare children for success in school.

For more information about openings and availabilities contact Pamela Harris at 318-255-2319 or by visiting the two locations in Ruston. The Paul E. Slaton Center is at 1400 Oakdale Street, Ruston, LA 71270 and the Lincoln Head Start Center is at 421 West Vaughn Street, Ruston, LA 71270.

Early Childhood and Preschool Roundup is March 18th-22nd, 2024. Families can apply at participating Ready Start Lincoln Early Childhood Network sites. Visit https://www.childrenscoalition.org/lincoln.html for more information.

Lincoln Parish Schools preschool programs are an Excellent quality rated program that serve 4-year-old children who meet eligibility requirements. The Pre-K teachers at Lincoln Parish Schools use the Tier I Louisiana Department of Education approved curriculum, called Frog Street Press, LLC and are ready to provide care for your children while providing them with quality teacher-child interactions that are going to set them up for success in school!

For more information about openings and availabilities contact Amy Brister at 318-255-1430 or at the school board office located at 410 S Farmerville St, Ruston, LA.

Early Childhood and Preschool Roundup is March 18th-22nd, 2024. Families can apply online or at Lincoln Parish School Board for those participating Ready Start Lincoln Early Childhood Network sites. Visit https://www.childrenscoalition.org/lincoln.html for more information.

YAY for Pre-K! Enrollment for the 2024 - 2025 school year has begun and the Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana highly encourages parents and guardians to look into all of the benefits of early childhood education.

You can enroll your child for Pre-K by filling out the application for your parish (childrenscoalition.org/ready-start) and bringing all required documents to the corresponding Early Childhood & Pre-K site.

Why should children enroll in Pre-K?
➡️ Social and Emotional Development
➡️ Academic Readiness
➡️ Language Development
➡️ Independence and Self Confidence
➡️ Early Identification of Learning Needs

Early Childhood Education is designed with a child’s future in mind! There are numerous long term benefits that lead to success and positive change in our children, our families, and our communities.

For more information, please contact the Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana at 318-323-8775

Come out to Greenwood Park and join us for food and resources until 2 today!

Come join us for this fun event at Greenwood Park!

Come get a picture with Santa!

🎄 LPL Pictures with Santa is happening at the Events Center following the Ruston Christmas Parade!