Caddo Parish Public Schools Pre-K Program
Pre-K in Caddo Parish Public Schools is an all-day developmentally appropriate program that serves at-risk children that are 4 years old on or before September 30. Children must reside within the school attendance area in which application is made to be eligible to attend Pre-K.
Oak Park and 81st Street are Pre-K centers funded by Title 1. Children must reside in a school attendance area that receives Title 1 funds to be eligible to attend one of the Pre-K centers.
Opportunities for early learning experiences targeting eligible four-year-olds in Caddo Public Schools are varied. All regular education prekindergarten programs in the Caddo Parish Public School System are grant-supported with regulations and guidelines for participation. School districts must adhere to federal and state grant guidelines in order to assure continuation of program funds. If a school has more applicants than space, children are selected based on income eligibility and/or lowest screening score.
Linwood Public Charter School
Linwood Public Charter School offers an all-day developmentally appropriate program that serves at-risk children who are 4 years old on or before September 30. This Pre-K program is open to any resident of Caddo Parish. This program is grant supported with regulations and guidelines for participation. Grant guidelines must be adhered to in order to assure continuation of program funds. Due to limited seats, all applicants are not guaranteed a placement in this Pre-K program
Pre-K Enrollment Requirements:
All children making application for a Pre-K program must be 4 years old on or before September 30 and present these documents:
- Child’s birth certificate
- Up-to-date Louisiana immunizations record
- Child’s social security card
- Proof of residence in the parent/guardian’s name
**Parents of children making application for the LA-4 or 8(g)-funded programs must also present proof of income.
Pre-K Program provides experiences to build a child’s:
- Cognitive development (mathematical, scientific, social studies skills),
- Language and literacy development (listening, speaking, writing, thinking, reading),
- Creative arts development (music, art, drama),
- Health and physical development, and
- Social and emotional development.
All neighborhood schools that have kindergarten have at least one Pre-K class. There are no Pre-K classes in magnet schools.