A bureaucratic move could force Louisiana childcare sites to close their doors

By: Rochelle Wilcox

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 780

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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On June 30, early childhood care providers in Louisiana received notice about children at their facilities who would no longer be part of the state’s Birth-to-3 Program. This program provides high-quality childcare to in-need children age 3 and younger, Louisiana’s most underserved age group.

Unlike previous years, the Louisiana Department of Education notified families that their children were being removed from the B-3 Program. Since 2019, local community networks in every parish have helped families …

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