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Child Care

Looking to give your child everything they need to succeed? Our child care centers are here to help.

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Child Care

Every parent wants to know their children are in a clean, safe, loving environment when they are away from home.   Our local child care centers, each with its own unique touches, provide the stable and nurturing environment in which children can flourish while their parents are away at work or school.  From infant and toddler care, to pre-school and before and after school care and more, our centers offer the very best care for your children.  See our list of child care centers and find out which one is best suited to meet your needs.

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Services provided

Child Care provides a broad range of services to address the needs of your child and family.  The services include:

Physical & Mental services

Social Services

Emotional Services

Language Services

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How to Apply

LA 4 Program for 4 Year Olds
Applications are by phone at this time.
or call 985-748-2454 to schedule an appointment.
  • Schedule an appointment

  • An Early Childhood staff member will assist with applications, income calculations, and screening.

  • Parents will need to have the following documents to apply:

    • Original birth certificate

    • Driver’s License or Picture I.D.

    • 2 Current paycheck stub(s) – two previous month’s salary for the household or SNAP

    • Guardianship Papers (If applicable) and IFSP

    • IEP if applicable

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How to Apply

CCAP Birth to 3 Year Olds
Applications are by phone at this time.
or call 985-748-2454 to schedule an appointment.
  • Schedule an appointment

  • An Early Childhood staff member will assist with applications, income calculations, and screening.

  • Parents will need to have the following documents to apply:

    • Original birth certificates

    • 4 Current paycheck stub(s)

    • Current Immunization Records

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Hammond Early Learning Center

Early Childhood (Pre-K)
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1904 Nashville Ave
Hammond, LA 70401
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A'Mazing Kids ELC

Early Childhood (Pre-K)
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308 Martin Luther King Jr. St.
Independence, LA 70443
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Explore & Learn Early Learning Center, LLC

Early Childhood (Pre-K)
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1401 J W Davis Drive
Hammond, LA 70403
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Early Childhood Rating Key

  • 6.00-7.00
    Excellent
    5 out of 5 stars
  • 5.25-5.99
    High Proficient
    3 out of 5 stars
  • 4.50-5.24
    Proficent
    3 out of 5 stars
  • 3.75-4.49
    Approaching Proficient
    2 out of 5 stars
  • 3.00-3.74
    Approaching Proficient
    1 out of 5 stars
  • 1.00-2.99
    Unsatisfactory
    0 Stars
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