Admission Process

STEP 1: GATHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Enrollment opens in January prior to the start of each school year and remains open until the end of the school year.

You will need an electronic version of any document you want to upload.

TO OBTAIN AN ELECTRONIC VERSION

• The electronic file must be in one of these file formats: (pdf) (jpg) (jpeg) (png)
• The file name cannot contain any special characters: accents, tildes, symbols, etc. (examples: è, é, ñ, &, *, #)

There are 4 ways to get an electronic version:

1: Ask the document provider to email an electronic version of the document to you. Save the emailed document to your computer.

2: Save an existing word processed document or spreadsheet as a PDF file.

3: Take a clear photograph of the document and save the photograph to your phone or computer.

4: Have the paper document scanned as an electronic file.

• You can use your home printer if it has a scan option.
• You can use a free mobile app such as: Adobe Scan or Google Drive Scanner
• Take it to any store or library that offers scanning services. Bring a portable flash drive to save the electronic file on or email the scanned document to yourself.

Download the LPSS Pre-K Application Required Documents Checklist HERE.

Application Windows

STEP 2: APPLY & SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ONLINE.

Submit an application for Lafayette Parish School System Pre-K Program online at www.enrolllafayette.com.

Note: You will not see the list of individual Elementary Schools listed in the application. All applicants must apply for Lafayette Parish School System Pre-K Program and will be placed based on the home zone school or approved Magnet Academy.

All information must be accurate and verifiable. If a student is selected for admission based on application information that is later determined to be false, the student may lose admission into the program.

Students are not considered eligible until the following occurs:

• An application is complete and submitted at www.enrolllafayette.com
• All required documents have been reviewed and verified by the LPSS Early Childhood Department.

Parents will be notified via email when placement occurs.

Capacity

Seats are limited.

• When zone seats are filled, placement overflows to their respective overflow site.
  • The following home zones overflow to Truman Early Childhood Education Center: Alice Boucher Elementary, Dr. Raphael Baranco Elementary, Broadmoor Elementary, Carencro Bob Lilly Elementary, Charles M. Burke Elementary, Duson Elementary, Evangeline Elementary, JW Faulk Elementary, Live Oak Elementary, Ossun Elementary, Prairie Elementary, Ridge Elementary and Westside Elementary.
  • The following home zones overflow to Katharine Drexel Early Childhood Education Center: Ernest Gallet Elementary, Green T. Lindon Elementary, Martial F. Billeaud Elementary, Milton Elementary and Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary. 

Hardship and Employee Options are NOT available for Pre-K.

Step 4:

Once placement occurs, the parent must login to their portal and accept the seat.

Tuition

Parents who do not fall within the income guidelines and if seats are available, will be required to pay a tuition fee of $3,744.00 for the school year or monthly per the payment schedule.

Tuition Payment Schedule

Nine monthly installments of $416.00 is due on the first day of each month starting September through May.

Over income students with an IEP will be pro-rated based on their Special Education minutes.

Your child will lose his/her position in the program if tuition is not paid. A tuition agreement form must be completed at registration. Tuition is tax-exempt and receipts will be issued after each monthly payment.

Rev. 01.10.2022

An educational evaluation is offered for children ages 3 through 5 years not enrolled in Kindergarten who may have special needs. Children are serviced in homes, early learning centers and in the school system. Contact the LPSS Special Education Department for more information.