Research shows that children who participate in a high-quality early childhood program are more likely to enter school ready for kindergarten.  This has a big influence on their academic success. That is why Avoyelles Parish has been awarded monies to help unify the early childhood system.  This program will help families across Avoyelles have children enter school ready for kindergarten.

The Avoyelles Parish School Systems’ Pre-Kindergarten Program provides high-quality, developmentally-appropriate Pre-K classes (based on funding & interest for Pre-K 4 only) to four-year old children who are eligible to enter public school the following year. The APSB Pre-K Program is offered to a limited number of children in Avoyelles Parish.  For a complete listing of Early Childhood classrooms in the parish, click here.

The years between 3 and 6 are the prime time for laying an academic foundation, and help a child in preparing to take his/her place in society by learning good habits and manners.