LSU EHS is now recruiting for the 2025-26 school year!
Submit an application with the following documents: proof of age, proof of guardianship, and proof of income. Applications are not submitted until all required documents are uploaded.
Apply by April 15th.
Apply for LSU EHS
Early Head Start Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) promotes early childhood success by supporting education, health, and family services provided by childcare partners in the community.
What we do
EHS-CCP childcare centers promote the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers through safe and developmentally enriching caregiving.
Who we serve
Income eligible families with children aged 6 weeks to 3 years old.
Where we do it
EHS-CCP has childcare partners across New Orleans. We currently have partners in New Orleans East, Algiers, Gretna, Mid City, Central City, and St. Roch.
EHS provides family support
EHS-CCP assists parents in fulfilling their roles as primary caregivers while supporting families in meeting their own personal goals, including housing stability, continued education, and financial security.
EHS provides safe and developmentally enriching early childhood education
EHS-CCP centers offer an age-appropriate curriculum in high-quality classrooms.
EHS provides small classrooms with qualified teachers
EHS-CCP classrooms include 8 children with a 4:1 student to teacher ratio.
EHS provides resources for success
EHS-CCP provides diapers, wipes, and nutritious meals during the school day and provides support so that families move toward self-sufficiency.
EHS childcare is free for families who qualify.
Class Attendance
Regular class attendance for child.
Family Engagement Activities
Participate in family engagement activities at the center.
Home Visits
Attend 2 home visits.
Health Exams
Submission of well-baby visits and dental exams
Parent Teacher Conferences
Attend 2 parent teacher conferences per year.
Apply for LSU EHS!
Enrollment is based on you preferred center's availability. Here's what to expect when applying:
Step 1: Application and Documents
Submit an application with the following documents: proof of age, proof of guardianship, and proof of income. Applications are not submitted until all requried documents are uploaded.
Step 2: Waitlist
You will be put on a waitlist at the early childhood sites you selected.
Step 3: Enrollment
We will contact you when a seat becomes available in the center you selected.
Documents needed for enrollment
Application is not accepted until all documents are submitted.
- Birth Certificate, and
- Up-to-date immunization record
Required document(s):
- Parent's photo ID
- And if applicable:
- Child Placement Agreement from DCSF, or
- Provisional Custody by Mandate
If employed:
- Last four check stubs, or
- 2023 1040 tax return, or
- 2023 W-2, or
- Letter from employer stating date of hire, hourly wage, and average hours per week
If receiving public assistance:
- SNAP EBT benefit verification letter
- SSI documentation
- FITAP or TANF documentation
This website is supported by Grant Number 06HP000253 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Louisiana State University HSC and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.