ECE Scholarship Initiative

This initiative provides year-round, full-tuition assistance to help young children in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, access high-quality early childhood education. The program is designed to support low-income families who struggle to afford childcare. To qualify, families must meet specific income requirements and have a caregiver who is either employed or attending school. Eligible children from birth to age three are matched with participating Type III childcare centers based on availability, convenience, and individual family needs. Funding is distributed directly to the designated childcare centers through the local smart start network, ensuring that qualifying children can enroll and receive early learning services without financial burden to their families.