Grant Early Childhood Network Coordinated Application

Grant Early Childhood Network Coordinated Application.
It will be helpful to have the following documents available when filling out this application. During this application you will have the opportunity to upload the eligibility documents required to determine eligibility for Public PreK programs only. If you are applying for a Head Start or Childcare program, do not upload any documentation for this process. A Head Start or Child Care Center director will contact you for documentation.

Those applying for Public Pre-K will need to submit the following documentation during the application process:
- One of the following for Income Documentation for each adult in household:
  - 2 Consecutive Pay Statements from each adult listed on the application (the dates on the pay statements must be within 2 months prior to filling out the application.
  - SNAP Benefit Letter with ‘Certified Through Date’ and child’s name
  - Current Foster Care Placement Papers from DCFS
  - Homeless Form (McKinney Vento Form)
  - ‘No Income Form’ for all non-working adults in the home
  - Declaration of Income for Irregular Employment (intermittently employed or self-employed if don’t have pay statements)
  - Letter from Social Security Administration verifying that the child listed on the application is a recipient of SSI benefits.
- Copy of Child’s Birth certificate (person filling out application must be listed on the birth certificate or you will need to provide Court Custodial Papers)
- Proof of Residence (Must submit 2 of the following with physical address and name)
  - Utility Bill (Current Electric, gas, or water bill with parent/gaurdian name and physical address)
  - Rental Agreement or Mortgage Statement
  - Drivers License or State Issued ID
  - Note: Cell Phone Bills or other mail are not acceptable forms of Proof Residence
ALL required documentation MUST be received at the Grant Parish School Board Office:

Deadline to submit applications is May 10, 2025

All questions marked with an asterisk (*) MUST be completed for the application to be processed.
Please select your method of choice to submit the document*

Upload documentation into the online applicationBring documentation in-person to the Grant Parish School Board or mail to the following address:
Grant Parish School Board

Attention: Kimberly Roberts

PO Box 208

Colfax, La. 71417
This application is for Grant Parish Public Pre-K, Early Head Start/Head Start, and Child Care Centers in Grant Early Childhood Network. Kindergarten must apply at the school.

NOTICE: This is for Early Head Start/Head Start, Child Care Centers or Pre-K in Grant Early Childhood Network. Please note the following ages for each program.
1. For Early Head Start your child must between 6 weeks and 2 years of age.
2. For public Pre-K, your child must be 4 years of age by September 30, 2025. (DOB should fall between the dates of October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021.)
3. For Head Start, your child must be at least 3 years of age and not more than 4 years of age by September 30, 2025.
4. For Child Care Centers, your child must be between 6 weeks of age and 4 years of age.
What is the age of your child?*

6 weeks of age to 2 years of age3 years of age and 4 years of age5 years of age or older
Which service are you applying for?*

Child CareHead StartGrant Parish Public Pre-K (Child's DOB must fall between October 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021)

Contact Information
Name of person the child resides with*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Relationship to Child*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Other Contact Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Physical Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Is the child's mailing address the same as the physical address?*

YesNo
Please enter your mailing address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Would you like to add a second contact person for the child?

YesNo
Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Relationship to Child
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Other Contact Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Please rank the programs below in order of preference. Your child is only eligible for public Pre-K at the school he/she is zoned for. Student must be tested and meet requirements of grant that supports the Pre-K program
Rank the choices below by dragging and dropping them into your preferred order. Click and hold an item, then drag it up or down to its new position. The top item will be your first choice, and the bottom item your last.
If you are applying for a Head Start or Childcare program,do not upload any documentation for this process. A Head Start or Child Care Center director will contact you for documentation.

Those applying for Public Pre-K will need to submit the following documentation during the application process:
- One of the following for Income Documentation for each adult in household:
  - 2 Consecutive Pay Statements from each adult listed on the application (the dates on the pay statements must be within 2 months prior to filling out the application.
  - SNAP Benefit Letter with ‘Certified Through Date’ and child’s name
  - Current Foster Care Placement Papers from DCFS
  - Homeless Form (McKinney Vento Form)
  - ‘No Income Form’ for all non-working adults in the home
  - Declaration of Income for Irregular Employment (intermittently employed or self-employed if don’t have pay statements)
  - Letter from Social Security Administration verifying that the child listed on the application is a recipient of SSI benefits.
- Copy of Child’s Birth certificate (person filling out application must be listed on the birth certificate or you will need to provide Court Custodial Papers)
- Proof of Residence (Must submit 2 of the following with physical address and name)
  - Utility Bill (Current Electric, gas, or water bill with parent/gaurdian name and physical address)
  - Rental Agreement or Mortgage Statement
  - Drivers License or State Issued ID
  - Note: Cell Phone Bills or other mail are not acceptable forms of Proof Residence
ALL required documentation MUST be received at the Grant Parish School Board Office:

Deadline to submit applications is May 10, 2025
Optional file upload: Grant Parish School Board (GPSB) is offering the convenience of document file upload for pre-Kindergarten registration. GPSB will treat your personal information as confidential and will handle it in accordance with data protection legislation. If you do not wish to upload your documents, please deliver copies of them to the Grant Parish School Board office at 512 Main Street, Colfax, LA.
You can chose to upload all documents here or you may mail them to the following address:

Grant Parish School Board

Attention: Kimberly Roberts

PO Box 208

Colfax, La. 71417
File Upload. Must be the legal parent or guardian listed on the birth certificate or have the custodial custody documentation*

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Thank you for your submission! Our Early Childhood team will contact you if we have any questions or need additional documents.
- Public Pre-K: Grant Parish Schools will process your application after all required documents are received. In early May, you'll receive a screening appointment from your child's zoned school. Screening is required for eligibility. In July, you'll receive a letter regarding placement (eligible or waitlist).
- Head Start/Early Head Start/Childcare: Your application will be forwarded to the appropriate program for eligibility determination. Contact those programs or Grant Early Childhood Network for questions about their timelines (see our website for contact information).
For program updates, follow Grant Early Childhood Network on Facebook or Instagram or visit our website: https://www.grantecn.org/. Contact us through our website or via the information on our Contact Us page.
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Grant Early Childhood Network Coordinated Application.

This application is for Grant Parish Public Pre-K, Early Head Start/Head Start, and Child Care Centers in Grant Early Childhood Network. Kindergarten must apply at the school.

Child's Information

Contact Information

Household Information

Please rank the programs below in order of preference. Your child is only eligible for public Pre-K at the school he/she is zoned for. Student must be tested and meet requirements of grant that supports the Pre-K program