Funds raised locally for ECE are eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match from the Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund. This DOUBLES the impact of local investment. Councilman Byron Lee speaks to the importance of collaboration to double down on ECE funding efforts. #LAEarlyEdMonth

"Less than 16% of children under 4 in economically disadvantaged families have access to any publicly funded program...Without greater investment, too many children enter preschool already behind — a gap that can persist through K-12 and beyond." nola.com/opinions/lette…

⚠️ Registration is now open for pre-k 4 and early childhood programs! These tuition-free seats are available, but limited. View this page for more information: jeffersonchild.com/parent-guardia… And create an account to apply today: jeffersonchild.schoolmint.com/login

Got grandkids? The JRSN team had fun at the 2025 Senior Expo and handed out books, toys, and informational materials for attendees with infants, toddlers or young children in their families. Thank you, Jefferson Community Foundation , for a great event!

This Women's History Month, we're spotlighting the Jefferson Parish early care and education team. These dedicated women are working to advance our community by investing in the future — our children. #WomensHistoryMonth #ECEisEssential

📚 Our coaches & instructors are integral to creating a culture of high-quality, comprehensive early childhood services. ⭐️ Today we spotlight their dedication to advancing quality and supporting providers and teachers with hands-on training & resources. 🤝 #WomensHistoryMonth

Yesterday Jefferson Parish early care and education (ECE) leaders presented at Teachstone 's Interact 2025 conference. They spoke about JRSN’s efforts to find long-term sustainable funding to increase access to high-quality ECE.

We celebrated the opening of Beary Cherry Tree's 5th building! The center is part of JRSN’s high-quality network & has been in Jefferson Parish since 1974. Congratulations to owner Paula Polito, PhD, MBA, on this exciting milestone and 50 years of serving our parish’s children!

JRSN Exec. Dir. Sarintha Stricklin, PhD, and Beary Cherry Tree Child Development Center Owner Paula Polito, PhD, MBA, attended the Jefferson Chamber & LABI Evening at the Legislature. The presenters reinforced the importance of early education's impact on Louisiana’s workforce!

📸 We spent yesterday afternoon at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana's Roundtable and Business Luncheon. Always great to network and see some familiar faces! (Hispabe John)

JRSN is participating in #GiveNOLADay2025! Thanks to our partnership with the Jefferson Community Foundation, when you contribute to the JRSN Future Fund TOMORROW, JCF will match your donation dollar for dollar! Learn more about how to give: jeffersonreadystartnetwork.com/giving/

This morning the JRSN Advisory Board met to discuss the latest advocacy and fundraising efforts to advance sustainable funding for early care and education in Jefferson Parish and Louisiana. Thank you to Jefferson Community Foundation for hosting us! #ECEisEssential #LALege

JRSN joined Ready Louisiana members at #EarlyEdDay to speak with legislators about the critical importance of ECE. Reliable, affordable access to ECE enables a productive workforce, supports our economy and provides our youngest learners with a strong foundation! #ECEisEssential

JRSN hosted the Jefferson Delegation for a luncheon today at the Capitol. JRSN Executive Director Sarintha Stricklin, Ph.D., shared the importance of investing in high-quality early care and education and protecting public funding sources for ECE during the Legislative Session.

In celebration of 200 years of Jefferson Parish, Jefferson Community Foundation raised more than $1 million with net proceeds directed to JRSN and other foundation initiatives. JRSN is grateful to be included as a beneficiary of this celebration! bit.ly/4emx1Bs

JRSN is excited to announce our transition to the Jefferson Community Foundation (Jefferson Community Foundation)! This move enables us to broaden our partnerships, deepen engagement w/ local businesses and unlock new funding avenues to increase ECE access. Learn more: JeffersonReadyStartNetwork.com