St. Mary Parish
Ready Start Network
Partners
Early Childhood Centers- A Child's Place 1 &2, A Step Above Learning Academy, Barney and Baby Bop Daycare, Little Angels Daycare & Learning Center, Pam's Personal Touch, and Yaamahana Child Development Center.
Family Child Care Center - Betty James
Head Start- St. Mary/Vermilion Community Action Head Start - Early Head Start
School Systems- St. Mary Parish School Board, V.B Glencoe Charter School, Chitimacha Tribal School
Resource Partners- Volunteers of America, Early Steps
Why Early Childhood Education Matters
Investing in early childhood strengthens our state’s overall education system and ensure kids have the foundation they need to learn and succeed on the first day of school. Quality does not just happen. As educators, we know the first 2,000 first days of a child’s life sets the foundation for language development and socio-emotional skills. Research shows that children who receive quality early childhood education are better behaved, get along better with other children and adults, more likely to read on grade level, and more likely to graduate on time. Having an intentional focus on establishing the conditions for quality is critical to Louisiana’s future success and vital for the future of the children of St. Mary Parish.
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Louisiana’s future is tied to the success of its children and today we have the opportunity to transform our future in one generation. Everyone has a shared responsibility to support the economy of today and shape the workforce of tomorrow. Working together will ensure our community of St. Mary parish thrives. We encourage support as we embark on this great endeavor of uplifting our St. Mary parish children through early childhood education.