Lafayette, LA (January 27, 2025) – The Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) is excited to announce that the first round of registration is open until March 31, 2025, for its Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program for the upcoming school year. This program follows the LPSS calendar and provides daily education to 4-year-old children throughout Lafayette Parish, offering a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
Program Highlights:
- Tuition-Free Enrollment: Seats are available at no cost to children whose households meet income eligibility requirements.
- Tuition-Based Enrollment: Families who do not meet the income requirements can still participate by paying tuition.
- Overflow Placement: When home zone seats are filled, children are placed at respective overflow sites:
- Truman Early Childhood Education Center serves overflow from: Alice Boucher Elementary, Dr. Raphael Baranco Elementary, Broadmoor Elementary, Carencro Bob Lilly Elementary, Charles M. Burke Elementary, Duson Elementary, Evangeline Elementary, JW Faulk Elementary, Live Oak Elementary, Ossun Elementary, Prairie Elementary, Ridge Elementary, and Westside Elementary.
- Katharine Drexel Early Childhood Education Center serves overflow from: Ernest Gallet Elementary, Green T. Lindon Elementary, Martial F. Billeaud Elementary, Milton Elementary, and Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary.
Special Placements: Children in Special Education or ESL programs will be placed based on departmental standards to best meet their needs.
How to Apply:
Visit LPSSonline.com and click the link on the home page to access the application form, along with a list of Frequently Asked Questions and detailed instructions.
LPSS is committed to providing high-quality early childhood education to prepare the youngest learners for academic success. Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child an early start!
