Investing in early childhood education has an immediate positive benefit on our workforce, our businesses, and our state’s economy.
Investing where it matters
Stats
Two-thirds of children from birth to age four in Louisiana have all available parents in the workforce and, therefore, will need to spend a significant amount of time in childcare.
Time matters
Kindergarten Readiness
Right now, 70% of Louisiana children begin kindergarten behind their peers, meaning that kindergarten teachers are responsible for remediating most of their students from day one. Once children start behind, it is difficult to catch them up.
Starting early matters
Donor Wall
We recently installed a Donor Wall for Early Childhood to support fundraising and investment efforts. These contributions help provide scholarships for families, making childcare more affordable.
Expanding Child Care Access to More In-Need Children Supports Working Families.
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for their generous support!
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Your donations empower kids to pursue their education, building a brighter future for all.
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