EBR Early Childhood Community Network

05/25/2026

And just like that, we’ve made it to the finish line! 🏁✨

This past weekend, we wrapped up the school year by celebrating our top-rated teachers! 🏆🍎 We are so incredibly proud to turn the spotlight exactly where it belongs: on our phenomenal Early Childhood educators.

From teaching ABCs and tying endless shoes to wiping tears and turning everyday moments into magical discoveries, our teachers are the true superheroes behind our littlest learners' success. They don’t just teach the future—they nurture it with infinite patience and joy with excellence. 💛

We are grateful for our EBR Schools leadership headed by our dynamic Schools Superintendent, LaMont Cole for being a champion for Early Childhood. For the inspiring message from our guest speaker, LDOE Asst. Superintendent for Early Childhood, Mr. Barry Carter. Special thanks especially to our sponsors for making this celebration a success! Foundation For East Baton Rouge School System Louisiana Policy Institute for Children

05/06/2026

03/05/2026

✨ Come alive — GO AND RIDE your light, LET IT BURN so bright! ✨

You’re invited to join one of our partners, Young Scholars Academy ‘s Spring Carnival 🎡
A celebration packed with fun, games, food trucks (Roan Smokehouse and Tasty Creations), and nonstop excitement!

📅 Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Young Scholars Enrichment
2390 O’Neal LN, Baton Rouge, La., 70816

🎟 All-Access Wristband:$10 CASH ONLY
WRISTBANDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BEFORE EVENT!

Bring your family, bring your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter, lights, and carnival fun! 🌟🎉

03/04/2026

Come join our Southdowns Pre-k Center this Friday and grab some home learning resources for your birth to 4-year-olds! 🎉

02/23/2026

Our Extravaganza is Popping Up 🌟

🎉 Headed to 225 Fest? Come See Us! 🎉
While you’re enjoying the fun downtown, stop by the EBR Early Childhood Enrollment Extravaganza at the downtown library lobby!

📅 First Pop-Up Event:
February 28 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Downtown River Center Library during 225 Fest

✅ Get your questions answered�✅ Enroll on the spot�🎁 Grab some exciting giveaways

We can’t wait to connect with you — see yall then! 🌟

02/05/2026

Why is early education important for our young learners?
Have you checked out the programs and services available in our network?

Come join us on our Day 4 of Open House this Early Ed Week! Click the link for tour schedules.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IP45qKEyoyNiiw61UWinLYy-HXN8DLP3R_gXWFT6Kyw/edit?usp=sharing

02/04/2026

Come join one of our partners, LAFORCE as they connect and provide services to our families next week! Seats are limited so reserve your seats now 🤗

02/04/2026

What does a high-quality early learning environment looks like? Check out our participating centers and schools on our third day of Open House and see for yourself 🤗

Click the link below for our schedule today👇🏼

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IP45qKEyoyNiiw61UWinLYy-HXN8DLP3R_gXWFT6Kyw/edit?usp=sharing

02/03/2026

Just in case you missed our first day for tours, check out the list of participating sites and schools for our open house this week 👇🏼

Open House Schedule - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IP45qKEyoyNiiw61UWinLYy-HXN8DLP3R_gXWFT6Kyw/edit?usp=sharing

02/01/2026

February is here and we are open for tours! 🤗❤️

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s Early Childhood Community Network (ECCN) will celebrate Early Education Week, Feb. 2–6, with its first-ever open house tours, highlighting the importance of high-quality early learning for children from birth to age 4.

To kick off February as Early Education Month, the ECCN will launch Early Education Week by affording prospective families with a glimpse into the experience of pre-k learning atmospheres. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to tour classrooms, meet teachers and learn about early childhood services and enrollment options for the upcoming school year.

“Early Education Week is designed to raise awareness, strengthen partnerships and connect families with opportunities that lay a strong foundation for literacy, social-emotional development and long-term academic success,” said Shenoa Thompson, executive director of the EBR Early Childhood Community Network.

The week will culminate with a special Early Education Day program on Friday, Feb. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Second Baptist Church Academy, 910 N. Acadian Thruway W. The event will bring together school officials, community leaders, early childhood providers, funders, stakeholders and families to spotlight early childhood education in Baton Rouge and discuss future investment needs.

In addition, the network will host its first Pop-Up Extravaganza from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 28 at the River Center Branch Library, 250 North Blvd.

A full list of participating sites and schools is available at:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IP45qKEyoyNiiw61UWinLYy-HXN8DLP3R_gXWFT6Kyw/edit?usp=sharing