WHAT IS AECCNetwork?

  • The Avoyelles Early Childhood Network (AECCN) is a partnership between all local early childhood education providers including childcare centers, head starts, and public Pre-K providers.  Volunteers of America serves as the lead agency for AECCNetwork.
  • All partners are equally dedicated to the education & development of all children.
  • All partners are mandated by the Louisiana Department of Education to track the progress and development of every publicly funded child in the parish.
  • All partners are evaluated by the same assessment tool to ensure quality.
  • All child care and education providers in Avoyelles parish are currently using top rated curricula, as determined by the Louisiana Department of Education.