WBR Head Start

West Baton Rouge Parish Head Start serves 136 low-income children ages three to five in three (3) centers within the district. Head Start operates five (5) days a week and is housed at three (3) elementary schools: Brusly, Caneview and Port Allen.

HS LogoWBR Head Start promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of education, health, nutrition, social and other services to enrolled children and families.

  • State Licensed, Type III Centers
  • Louisiana Quality Start Program
  • Degreed Classroom Teachers
  • Full Inclusion for Special Needs Children
  • Parent Committees at All Centers
  • Policy Council
  • Staff certified in First-Aid/CPR
  • Research-Based Curriculum
  • Interactive White Boards, Computers and iPads in Classrooms
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks Provided
  • Transportation provided

Hours of Operation: 7:30am to 2:10pm
Days of Operation: Monday – Friday
Locations: Brusly Elementary, Caneview K-8 and Port Allen Elementary
Ages Served: 3 Year Olds – 5 Year Olds

Brusly Elementary
400 South LaBauve Ave.
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2125 School
(225) 749-5757 Head Start
Performance Profile Rating: High Proficient

Caneview K-8
5217 McLin Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-6691 School
(225) 627-9839 Head Start
Performance Profile Rating: Excellent

Port Allen Elementary
609 Rosedale Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7586 School
(225) 343-9431 Head Start
Performance Profile Rating: Excellent

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