Assumption Parish’s Early Childhood Day Offers Families Fun and Resources

School District Still Taking Early Learning Registrations

Six-Year-Old Jameer Georgetown and 4-Year-Old Nala Georgetown pet a friendly goat in the petting zoo exhibit at the Assumption Parish School’s Early Childhood Day. The petting zoo was provided by Cajun Cuties Mobile Petting Zoo & Pony Rides.

Several young children and their parents enjoyed a short train ride through the parking lot of the Assumption Parish Community Center. The free ride was just one of several fun activities at the Assumption Parish School’s Early Childhood Day.

Napoleonville Primary Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Janie Clement shows two young boys how to build structures with foam blocks during an interactive play session at the Assumption Parish School’s Early Childhood Day.

Carlie Richard watches her daughter, 4-Year-Old Kinsley Oufnac, use a magnet to “fish” for prizes at one of many activities at the Assumption Parish School’s Early Childhood Day.

Courtney Middleton with Cajun Cuties Mobile Petting Zoo & Pony Rides leads four young children for a pony ride at the Assumption Parish School’s Early Childhood Day.

The Assumption Parish School System’s Ready Start Network recently hosted an Early Childhood Day for all Assumption Parish families with children five (5) years of age and younger, offering them free access to summer fun activities and educational resources.

The activities were held from 9 a.m. to noon on June 17 at the Assumption Parish Community Center, and included balloon twisting, face painting, bounce houses, pony rides and more. The event also featured a community resource fair for families.

“Our Early Childhood Day has become a very popular community event for young families who are looking for learning activities they can participate in with their young children.  All the activities are free, and parents can take home learning games and books that they can share with their child throughout the summer,” said Assumption Parish Schools Preschool Coordinator and Curriculum Supervisor Rachel Dugas.

During the event, parents were also able to register their child for daycare, Head Start or Pre-School for the 2025-2026 school year.  The age requirements for the parish’s early programs are as follows:

·      Head Start students must be three (3) before Sept. 30, 2025

·      Pre-Kindergarten students must be four (4) before Sept. 30, 2025

·      Les Petits Amis Early Learning Center accepts students 6 weeks to 48 months old

·      Cribs to Crayons Early Learning Center accepts students 6 weeks to 48 months old

“We want our families to take full advantage of the early learning opportunities we have in our parish.  The earlier a child can begin learning, the better prepared that child will be for a successful school experience,” Dugas said.  “That’s why Assumption Parish Schools is committed to offering early learning in safe, structured environments for all aged children.”

Parents wishing to register their child should bring the following documents with them: the child’s original birth certificate, the child’s original social security card, the child’s original immunization record, proof of residence (i.e., current water bill, electricity bill), proof of income (i.e., last two check stubs, 2024 tax documents, SNAP details), and court custody papers, if applicable.

Parents can also register their child for any of the programs at the Head Start Office, located at 4891 Highway 308 in Napoleonville, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.