Jefferson Ready Start Network Paula Polito, JRSN Advisory Council Member and Owner of Beary Cherry Tree Child Care, provided public testimony to the Louisiana Senate Finance Committee on behalf of JRSN. She urged the committee to support the allocation of $44 million to early care and education (as proposed by HB 1) and to increase […]
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Early Childhood Family Tax Credit The School Readiness Tax Credit (SRTC) for families is a child care tax credit for taxpayers with children under the age of 6 enrolled in a Type III early learning center that has earned at least 2 stars in Louisiana’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. Download
January 2022 Covid Update We hope everyone had a great holiday season! Unfortunately during the season, COVID-19 has not taken a break. With the Omicron variant, the spread has significantly increased. Most early childhood programs serve children in an age group that is not yet eligible for vaccinations. Attached is the latest guidance from OPH […]
Effective Monday, November 15th the following protocols will be put in place per the Office of Public Health: Families will be allowed in the center. Masks must be worn at drop off and pick up for staff, families and visitors. In an effort to mitigate risk, we are asking that you limit the time in […]
Louisiana Child Care Parent Poll Dear Families, In regard to affordable and accessible child care, it is more important than ever to hear from families with young children about their experiences with child care over the past several months. If you have any children under the age of 5 in your home, please take a […]
Hurricane Ida Update Dear Beary Cherry Tree families, Our prayers are with our families, teachers, and community members as you assess the impacts of Hurricane Ida. Though it seems after an initial assessment that our center fared well, we know many in our community are facing substantial impacts. Beary Cherry Tree will be closed to […]
Tropical Storm Update Dear BCT Families, We are actively monitoring the current Tropical Depression and will provide updates surrounding closure as we get them.Please check for updates on our FB page, Instagram page, and website. BCT Management