Q: What is AECCNetwork?
A: AECCNetwork stands for Avoyelles Parish Early Childhood Network. AECCNetwork’s goal is to make high-quality early care and education available to all children in Avoyelles Parish and that all children will enter kindergarten healthy and ready for success. AECCNetwork also works to help families make the best choices for their child’s early care and education and to be involved in supporting their child’s early development.
Program Partners in the AECCNetwork include:
- Eight Type III licensed child care centers:
Little Shining Stars 2- Bunkie
Cribs to Crayons- Cottonport
Toddle Town Day Care Center- Hessmer
Nay’s Childcare and Preschool- Mansura
Nay’s Infant Center- Mansura
The Early Childhood Development Center- Mansura
1 2 Buckle My Shoe- Mansura
Bayou Chateau Child Development Center- Simmesport - Avoyelles Parish School System;
- Avoyelles Head Start;
Q: How do I apply for an early childhood program?
A: Applications are online. Follow the step 3 link to the right, “Apply and Complete Application.”
Q: What do I need to bring with me to apply for an early childhood program?
A: Different documents are required for different programs.
Q: When do I apply for an early childhood program?
A: Child Care Centers accept applications any time. The Coordinated Enrollment Period is April 1 -29, 2020.
Programs that accept applications anytime:
- Child Care Centers
There is a Coordinated Application period of April 1 – 29, 2016 for the following programs:
- Avoyelles Parish School Board Pre-K Programs
- Avoyelles Head Start
A Coordinated Application Period means this is NOT “first come, first served,” but all completed applications of eligible children taken during April 1 – 29, 2016 will be considered.
Q: Where do I apply for an early childhood program?
A: Apply online. For a complete list of sites and site addresses, use the Early Childhood Programs tab.
Q: How long will it take before I know if my child has been accepted?
A: Public school Pre-K Programs will select a date for the Coordinated Notification date. Typically this is about a month after the Coordinated Enrollment date. Child care centers and Head Start will notify you as soon as possible after processing your application.
Q: What happens if I miss the Coordinated Application period?
A: If you miss the Coordinated Application period, you will be placed on a waiting list and notified if a spot becomes available.
Q: If I qualify, is my child guaranteed a spot?
A: No, eligibility doesn’t guarantee enrollment. In order to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate environment, all programs have only a certain number of children they can serve.
Q: What happens if I don’t qualify?
A: If you don’t qualify for a publicly-funded program, paying tuition at a quality rated child care center is an option. The right care and education for your child in these critical years is worth considering. Remember, your choices shape their chances and quality should always be your choice.
Q: How do I figure out my monthly income?
A: Monthly Income Calculation Table: How to Translate Income into a Monthly Figure
| Monthly Income Calculation Table: How to Translate Income into a Monthly Figure
Pay Period Formula |
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| Hourly | (Hourly wage x 40 Hrs. per week) x 4.33 | ||
| Monthly, same gross pay each month | Use gross salary | ||
| Paid exactly 2 times per month (example: 1st & 15th of the month) |
Gross Salary x 2 | ||
| Paid same gross amount every 2 weeks | (Gross salary divided by 2) x 4.33 | ||
| Weekly | Gross salary x 4.33 | ||
| COUNTABLE INCOME LIMITS: 185% FPL | |||
| Family size | Gross Annual Income* | Gross monthly income* | |
| 1 | $21,256 | $1,772 | |
| 2 | $28,693 | $2,392 | |
| 3 | $36,130 | $3,011 | |
| 4 | $43,567 | $3,631 | |
| 5 | $51,004 | $4,251 | |
| 6 | $58,441 | $4,871 | |
Q: What is a Child Care Resource and Referral Agency?
A: The Child Care Resource and Referral Agency for Avoyelles Parish is Volunteers of America.