Jack & Jill Headstart 443 Saint John Street, Cottonport, LA 71327

Jack & Jill Headstart is a school located at 443 Saint John Street in Cottonport, Louisiana, United States. It is a part of Avoyelles Child Development Services, Inc., a nonprofit agency established in 2013 with the mission of promoting educational and economic opportunities in Avoyelles Parish. The school offers Head Start and Early Head Start programs for eligible preschool children ages 3 to 5, as well as infants and toddlers from birth to age 3. Services are provided at various centers throughout Avoyelles Parish, with plans to expand to additional sites in the future. The programs are federally funded and staffed by professionals with experience in early childhood education. Children receive medical and dental care, nutritious meals, and a variety of educational activities to help them grow cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. Parental involvement is encouraged, as parents are seen as the child's first and most important teachers. The goal of the program is to ensure school readiness for all enrolled children and empower families through training and community resources. Jack & Jill Headstart is committed to providing high-quality services to children and families in Avoyelles Parish, always with the question in mind: "Is it good for children?"