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Welcome to Ascension Early Childhood Ready Start Network
Ascension Parish School Board Early Childhood programs join with Community Early Learning Centers to provide quality education for young children and "lay the foundation for the future"
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“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” ~ William Butler Yeats
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“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn. ” ~ O. Fred Donaldson
Upcoming Events
May 16 through June 17, 2022: Eligibility determinations for publicly funded birth to 4 year old seats will be made
June 17 through June 30, 2022: Parents will be notified of acceptance to publicly funded early childhood programs.
Early Childhood Articles
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The approach, stress and rigidity that often accompanies modern lesson plans may cause young children to feel frustrated or disengaged.
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What is the child really learning during free play time?
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For preschool teachers, it can be incredibly difficult to manage both the challenges you face in your classroom as well as your career. In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the most common challenges of being an Early Childhood Educator in the preschool room.
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So how can something like a TV, computer, or cell phone be harmful to the development of your children’s cognitive, emotional, social, and overall health and well-being?