WBR Early Learning includes the following programs: 1) ABC, 2) Kidsville, 3) Poplar Grove, 4) Rocking Horse, 5) The Academy of Early Learning, 6) WBR Head Start, and 7) WBR Pre K.  Click here to learn more about WBR Early Learning programs.

You can learn more about WBR Early Learning programs by logging onto www.wbrearlylearning.com and selecting the “Early Childhood Programs” link.

You can locate programs in your neighborhood by visiting www.wbrearlylearning.com and selecting the “Find a School” link.

You must apply to the WBR Head Start and WBR Pre K within your attendance zone; however, the child care providers do not have attendance zone requirements.

You can pre-determine program eligibility by accessing the WBR Early Learning website at www.wbrearlylearning.com and selecting the “Determine Program Eligibility” link.

In order to officially verify eligibility, you must complete the online application.

You can access and complete the online application with any computer, laptop, tablet, or smart phone that is connected to the Internet.

You can apply by accessing www.wbrearlylearning.com and selecting the “Application” link and/or the “Online Application” link.

Please read the directions carefully prior to beginning the application process.

No, WBR will hold a separate registration day for children currently enrolled in Head Start transitioning into Pre K or K. Pre K children will automatically be enrolled into K for the following year. However, if you would like your child to attend a different program and/or a program at a different location, you must re-apply.

None. However, you will need to submit  copies of the following documents to the site during the application process:

• Child’s Louisiana Birth Certificate
• Child’s Social Security Card
• Child’s Immunization Records
• Income Documentation (all that apply) – Last 2 Paycheck Stubs, Letter from Employer, SNAP/FOOD Staement Statement, SSI, Foster Care, W-2, or 1099, etc.
• Services and/or Financial Assistance (all that apply) – Armed Forces, CCAP, FITAP, KCSP, School Free/Reduced Lunch, SNAP, SSI, Workers’ Comp

Submitting an application online does not guarantee your child has met the requirements for admittance to the program of choice. Placement is determined by the following factors: 1) age, 2) eligibility, 3) choice, and 4) space.

Enrollment for each program year is generally determined by the end of June. Parents will be notified by email or letter of their child’s status.

Transportation will be provided for children enrolled in WBR Head Start and WBR Pre K through the school bus system.

• Head Start: children must be 3 years old or 4 years old on or before September 30th
• Pre K: children must be 4 years old on or before September 30th

A developmental milestone is a skill that a child acquires within a specific time frame. Milestones develop in a sequential fashion so a child will need to develop some skills before he or she can develop new skills. Click here to learn more about age-appropriate developmental milestones.