Bossier Early Childhood Ready Start Network

Some of the children in Bossier early learning centers enjoyed a virtual concert by Shawn Brown last week.

Join one of the country’s leading early childhood entertainers for a fun and interactive virtual concert with your child.

Where: In the comfort of your home - live virtual concert
When: Thursday April 18, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm

If you child attends a Type III center in Bossier Parish or Bossier Head Start, check with your center for the link to join the fun!

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Great resource for families and child care providers.
https://pediatrics.developingchild.harvard.edu/

Home - HCDC Pediatrics Find concise, high-quality information that allows pediatric healthcare providers and families to bring the science of early childhood into their day-to-day.

Great resource for child care providers and families.
https://pediatrics.developingchild.harvard.edu/

Home - HCDC Pediatrics Find concise, high-quality information that allows pediatric healthcare providers and families to bring the science of early childhood into their day-to-day.

It is Early Education Month. Help us share the importance of quality early education for all children.

Sixty percent of Louisiana children begin kindergarten behind their peers and children who begin school behind generally remain behind. Significant investments are needed to increase and improve access to quality early care and education for Louisiana’s children to best prepare them for success in school and in life.
Learn more about the need to invest in quality early care and education experiences for our youngest Louisianans by visiting policyinstitutela.org.

Bossier Early Childhood Ready Start Network updated their website address.

Bossier Early Childhood Ready Start Network updated their phone number.

An astounding 90 percent of human brain development happens between birth and age four!
The foundation of a child’s capacity to learn, grow and succeed is established before they reach kindergarten, which is why quality early care and education is of critical importance.
Learn more about how early care and education prepares young children for success in school and in life by visiting policyinstitutela.org.

Don't forget to read the Early Childhood newsletter!

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/article_9f75e712-d8fd-11eb-bb4c-27f74a7f9895.html

Guest column: Louisiana has met tough challenges, but our schools need more to be winners A global pandemic. Civil unrest. Multiple hurricanes. Winter storms.

Bossier Directors: Did you read the Early Childhood Newsletter yesterday?
June 14: Louisiana Child Care Assistance Provider (LaCAP) Relief Grant for Non-Certified Providers - Round 2 application period begins

June 25: Monthly Office Hours for New Directors

July 1: Early Childhood Provider Updates Webinar

July 1: Change in Child-to-Staff Ratio for Type I Centers goes into effect

July 1: Early Childhood Teacher Support Grant application period begins

Bossier Early Childhood Ready Start Network updated their business hours.

Child care providers, please encourage families to complete the Family Website Survey. Please share the link below on your website and/or social media. The data gained can help determine what is included on a website created to support Louisiana families. https://form.jotform.com/210844773753159

COVID-19 Vaccine Locations listed below include participating sites that have received COVID-19 vaccines and are currently accepting appointments. Filter the below list by Parish. Website and Phone information listed should connect to location scheduling options. https://ldh.la.gov/covidvaccine-locations/

COVID-19 Vaccine Locations | Department of Health | State of Louisiana The Louisiana Department of Health protects and promotes health and ensures access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all citizens of the State of Louisiana.

ATTENTION NWLA CHILD CARE CENTER DIRECTORS:
Don't miss this opportunity!! The DEALINE is April 23: Application period closes at 11:59 p.m.

What is the Louisiana Early Leaders Academy? The Louisiana Early Leaders Academy is a ten-month, competitive program designed to build the instructional leadership skills of directors of Type III centers. Fellows collaborate and learn from and with their peers through in-person sessions, job-embedded coaching, and online communities of practice meetings. By the end of the fellowship, leaders have developed new skills, networks, and energy for the important work ahead. Additionally, they have implemented new practices into their centers that will transform adult relationships and the quality of instruction that children experience every day.
Learn more about LELA at the LDOE informational webinars:
Date and time: 4/6 OR 4/16 at 1:00 pm
Location: https://ldoe.zoom.us/j/96527904976
Meeting ID: 965 2790 4976
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXBZtPgBGsQ

Early Learning Academy - Revision # 2 Early Learning Academy - Revision # 2

Why Early Learning Matters In Louisiana
https://www.policyinstitutela.org/school-success

School Success | policyinstitutela High-quality early childhood programs are proven to reduce grade level retention and offset the need for costly special education services. High quality early childhood programming also improves graduation rates by providing the foundational skills and behaviors for children even before they enter k...

THANK YOU to all child care providers. You are true heroes!!
https://youtu.be/Y-zBL3_F4Hk

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Childcare Provider Thank You Video To all the childcare providers across the country, we say, "Thank You."

BESE Approves CCAP Rate Increases
Learn more here:
https://www.louisianabelieves.com/newsroom/news-releases/2021/01/19/program-changes-enable-more-working-families-to-afford-and-qualify-for-child-care-assistance

While CCAP has extended payments based on enrollment until March 11, 2021, providers are still required to use either the TOTS device or IVR system to track attendance. Failure to do so may jeopardize provider payments based on enrollment.

Early experiences for young children are foundational, with 90% of brain development taking place from birth through age 4. Studies show quality early care and education programs support better learning, social behavior, and health outcomes for children. See this fact sheet developed by Louisiana Policy Institute for Children
https://www.policyinstitutela.org/our-youngest-children

LA's Youngest Children | policyinstitutela 67% of children birth through age five in Louisiana have both parents, or their single parent, working outside the home. ​

Now it's easier to call Bossier Early Childhood Ready Start Network.

Bossier Early Childhood Network Meeting:
Wednesday December 16 , 2020
10 AM

Topic: Bossier Early Childhood Community Meeting
Time: Dec 16, 2020 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Check your email for a message from Paula with the Zoom link

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COVID 19 Bossier Early Childhood Community Grant Application updates: Each center that applied for this grant should begin receiving checks next week. We are sorry for the delay, we just needed to redo a few Is and Ts.

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