Ensuring all children have access to
high quality early childhood education.

Avoyelles Parish School Board- Public Pre-K

Public Pre-K serves children who turn 4 years of age by October 1st.  The school year runs from August – May.  Transportation is available.  There is no tuition.  Families must qualify to attend.

Bunkie Elementary School (7:45 AM – 3:05 PM)
311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
318.346.7292

Cottonport Elementary School (7:55 AM – 3:05 PM)
950 Lemoine St.
Cottonport, LA 71327
318.876.3404

Lafargue Elementary School (7:45 AM – 3:00 PM)
3366 Hwy. 107
Effie, LA 71331
318.253.9591

Marksville Elementary School (7:50 AM – 3:00 PM)
430 West Waddil St.
Marksville, LA 71351
318.253.7464

Plaucheville Elementary School (7:50 AM – 3:05 PM)
Hwy. 1181- School Loop 50
Plaucheville, LA 71362

Riverside Elementary School (7:45 AM – 3:05 PM)
549 Norwood St.
Simmesport, LA 71369
318.941.2699

Step 1: Do I Qualify?

Our goal is to provide families with equal access to quality options. First, let’s see if you qualify for a publicly funded program.

Step 2: My Options?

Thanks for asking. The importance of your child’s development begins even before birth. If you are on this site, you are likely in the crucial development years for your child. So, what are your best available options in providing quality care?

Step 3: Apply & Complete Application

If you would now like to enroll your child in the Avoyelles Parish Early Childhood Network, fill out the enrollment application. Upon completion, you will be contacted with follow-up information.