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Learn More | There are many options for high-quality early care and education programs for children from birth through 4 years of age. | Complete your online application for public Pre-K for the 2026-2027 school year. ENROLL NOW! | The following items are required for all Early Childhood applications for birth to 4-year-old programs. Please gather these items together before beginning the application process as these items are required to be uploaded in the application. Proof of Income Child’s birth certificate or current passport or visa Parent/guardian’s Louisiana driver’s license or state-issued ID card Proof of residence in the parent/guardian’s name Up-to-date Louisiana immunizations record Child’s social security card
Examples of acceptable verification documents: Proof of Income Two (2) consecutive check stubs for EACH PARENT or CAREGIVER IN THE HOUSEHOLD for the current year (within 2 months from the date of filling out this application.) OR An official letter from your employer stating all of the following: Where parent/guardian is employed, the hourly rate of pay, and the average number of hours’ parent/guardian works per week. OR SNAP/Food Stamps – must include the child’s name and valid effective dates. OR A statement from the Social Security Administration verifying that the child listed on the application is a recipient of SSI benefits. SSI benefits for any other household member must be accompanied by any other income documentation, if applicable. OR Current foster care placement agreement from DCFS. OR Families who claim zero income of any kind must submit a Statement of No Income form. OR Parents or guardians who are employed intermittently, self- employed, or who do not have tax forms, W-2 forms, check stubs, or applicable Department of Children and Family Services printouts to verify their income must submit a Declaration of Income for Irregular Employment form. OR Families in a temporary living arrangement due to loss of housing or economic hardship (homeless) should have their status verified using the LEA-defined procedures for verifying homeless status. OR Other: 2025 tax documentation is allowable only if no other form of income verification documentation exists. Previous tax years are not allowed.
Proof of Age State-issued or foreign birth certificate or current passport or visa. Parent or guardian must be listed on the birth certificate. If person completing application is NOT listed on the birth certificate, court-issued custody papers or a Non-Legal Custodian Affidavit must be submitted. Note: All families completing an application for PreK must be 4 years old on or before September 30, 2026.
Proof of Residence AND one of the following: Current utility bill with the parent’s name and address. Current lease or mortgage statement. If the parent and child live with a family member or friend, that person is to provide verification with a Residency Affidavit in addition to one of the above items. In a temporary living arrangement due to loss of housing or economic hardship (Verified by LEA) Homeless, McKinney-Veto.
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