Partnering with Families for Success
At the Louisiana Department of Education, we believe that parents are the primary influence in shaping a child’s future. Early childhood providers and educators play a valuable role in supporting families by fostering development and learning in the crucial early years. We are here to equip you with the tools and resources to enhance that support, helping to ensure that every child receives the strong start they need. Explore our resources to strengthen your work in partnership with families and create positive outcomes for Louisiana’s youngest learners.
Contact Us
- General Early Childhood Support at earlychildhood@la.gov
- Child Care Assistance Program Support at ldeccap@la.gov
- Child Care Center Licensing Support at ldelicensing@la.gov
- Early Childhood Child Care Provider Certification at providercertification@la.gov
Early Childhood Educators
2025 Early Learning Development Standards (ELDS)2025 Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) (Standards Only)Continuing Professional DevelopmentEarly Childhood ConferenceEarly Childhood Educators and ClassroomsEdLink TrainingLELA InitiativePerformance ProfilesPreparing and Certifying TeachersYoung Children with Disabilities
The LDOE Empowers Early Childhood Educators
Quality Providers: Act 3 (2012) called for the establishment of the Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network to unify the state’s early childhood education programs. This statewide network is comprised of 65 local early childhood community networks that include every publicly-funded Pre-K, child care, and Head Start program within the state.
Classroom Supports: Early Childhood Community Networks improve family access to high-quality early learning experiences for children and increase support for programs.
Lead Agencies: Every Early Childhood Community Network has a lead agency that facilitates the coordinated leadership functions for the community. Lead Agencies coordinate local CLASS™ observations for publicly-funded sites, facilitate the coordinated enrollment process, conduct community meetings, and distribute communication from the Department.
News
LOUISIANA ANNOUNCES 2025 STUDENTS OF THE YEAR
May 16, 2025
Overall honorees are Mary Mack Thornton from Caddo Parish, Rylann Renee Viator from Vermilion Parish, and Neal Pramod Tandon from Jefferson Parish
LOUISIANA ACHIEVES HIGHEST-EVER RANKING IN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
May 12, 2025
Louisiana has reached its highest-ever ranking in the U.S. News & World Report Best States rankings, climbing to 37th for Pre-K–12 education. This marks the state’s third straight year of academic gains, driven by statewide strategy and the commitment of educators and families.
LOUISIANA AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION
April 24, 2025
Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley has formally certified the state’s opposition to discriminatory and divisive practices in K-12 schools. Dr. Brumley today signed an assurance from the U.S. Department of Education certifying that Louisiana complies with federal antidiscrimination laws.