Pre-K Programs at Lafourche Parish Schools
The Pre-Kindergarten Program supports a safe classroom environment where 4-year-olds can develop trust in adults as they learn the skills they need to succeed in school. The program recognizes that each child is unique and learns and develops in his/her own way.
About Lafourche Public Pre-K
The Lafourche Parish Public School System Pre-Kindergarten Program is based on the underlying belief that young children learn through age-appropriate play, and recognizes that each child is unique and learns and develops in his/her own way. Through this age-appropriate play and focus on individuality, children develop language, math, science, social, art and technology skills that prepare them for kindergarten.
How Public Pre-K Programs Support Healthy Development
Public Pre-K programs in Lafourche Parish provide a comprehensive curriculum and a safe learning environment led by qualified teachers where 4-year-old children can learn academic and social skills that will ease the transition to a kindergarten classroom.
Pre-K students in Lafourche Parish Public Schools will participate in activities such as:
- Breakfast
- Circle Time/Whole Group Instruction
- Outdoor Play
- Music
- Learning Centers
- Small Group Instruction
- Lunch
- Oral Language Development
- Story Time
- Rest Time
- Snack Time
Four times during the school year, special parent/child activities will be offered at all elementary schools in the parish.
- Preparing your child for school
- Positive Encouragement
- Literacy/Language Skills
- Book Bingos
All Programs in the Lafourche Early Childhood Network
The Lafourche Early Childhood Network provides parents with choices of quality child care and learning experiences for their children ages birth to 5 years old. Our Network is composed of the Lafourche Parish Pre-K programs (Title 1, 8(g) and LA 4), Lafourche Parish Head Start, and local Child Care Centers who receive public funding (CCAP).
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Donations to the Lafourche Parish Early Childhood Network directly impact the lives of young children in our community. Your support helps us expand access to early education, enhance program quality through professional development and enrichment activities, and engage families in their child's learning journey. Every dollar makes a difference in creating a brighter future for the children of Lafourche Parish.
Lafourche Early Childhood Network Partners
The ongoing support of our network partners is instrumental in allowing the Lafourche Parish Early Childhood Network to provide high-quality early education experiences for our youngest learners. Thank you to the following organizations for your commitment to the children of Lafourche Parish.
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How to Apply for Public Pre-K Programs in Lafourche
Registration for Pre-Kindergarten is conducted in the spring of each year. Parents/Guardians need to provide the following for their child:
Birth certificate
Social Security card
Immunization records
Proof of residency (street address), such as a utility bill
To be considered for placement, a child must be 4 years old on or before September 30th. Parents/Guardians should register the child in the district where they live.
