Jefferson Community Action Programs (Jeff CAP) Head Start-Jefferson Parish Early Childhood Collaborative

Online Application

1	Explore the options and choose your preferred programs.
2	Click on the Apply Now link above to complete an early childhood application. You may choose from 1 to 3 schools. You must rank your choices (1,2,3) in the order of your preference. Once you’ve logged in to your dashboard and accepted a seat at one of your preferred sites, your child’s application will be withdrawn from your lower-ranked sites but will remain on the wait list for any higher-ranked sites.
3	Check your email and/or dashboard for offers and wait list updates. If you have not received an email, please check your email account’s spam/junk filter. It is highly recommended that you periodically log into your account to check your dashboard for updates.

Contact Us:

Jefferson Parish Early Childhood Collaborative
501 Manhattan Blvd.
Harvey, Louisiana 70058

504-349-7696

504-349-7916

504-349-7912

*For assistance with your application, please click here to schedule a phone appointment. Phone appointments will be available beginning May 18th.

Jefferson Community Action Programs (Jeff CAP) Head Start

Our Mission Statement
Helping People. Changing Lives. Building Communities.

The Jeff CAP Head Start mission is accomplished by involving families in the total operation and administration of the program and supporting the growth of children, families and staff through encouragement, nurturing, education, and empowerment.

Jeff CAP Head Start is a federally funded early childhood care and education program that promotes and teaches school readiness to children age three to five from low income families, and at no cost to our families. Jeff CAP Head Start is widely recognized for its comprehensive approach to preparing children to be ready to enter kindergarten. We work with families to ensure children have the skills to smoothly transition to kindergarten. We provide high quality comprehensive child development services that are family focused including education, health, nutrition, and mental health.

Contact Us
Jefferson Community Action Programs (Jeff CAP) Head Start
1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Suite 402
Jefferson, LA 70123
Web address: http://www.jeffparish.net/index.aspx?page=415

Head Start Centers:

Beechgrove Head Start Birth to Five

Causeway Head Start

Clay Street Head Start (Washington Elementary School)

Jutland Head Start

Kenner Head Start

Lapalco Head Start Birth to Five

Terrytown-Gretna Head Start Birth to Five

Waggaman Head Start (Cherbonnier/Rillieux Elementary School)

Westwego Head Start (Vic A. Pitre Elementary School)

Jefferson Community Action Programs (JEFFCAP) Head Start partners with local high quality child care provides

Spring Ridge Academy
520 Jackson Street
Kenner, La. 700065
Office Number: 504-912-1761

Woodmere Daycare
2066 Paxton Street
Harvey, La. 70058
Office Number 504-348-4668

Prime Step I
3301 Florida Avenue
Metairie, La. 70001
Office Number: 504-469-6800

Prime Step II
4820 Wabash Street
Metairie, La. 70001
Office Number: 504-780-2444

Kids House of Learning
711 Derbigny Street
Gretna, La. 70056
Office Number : 504-366-2933

KGR Academy
1614 Bridge City Avenue
Bridge City, La. 70094
Office Number: 504-218-5956

Creative Kidz
2141 Barataria Blvd.
Marrero, La. 70072
Office Number: 504-341-5439

Carlie Care Kids
501 Richard Street
Gretna, La. 70053
Office Number: 504-391-3446

Recognizing Developmental Milestones

Families and early care and education providers play a critical role in monitoring and celebrating children’s developmental milestones and in identifying potential developmental delays. Early detection and intervention can help insure that children get the help they need so they can thrive alongside their peers.

If you have concerns about your child's development, contact EarlySteps at 504-496-0165 or Child Search at 504-349-8677.