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OPENETWORK EDUCATION STATIONS

JOIN THE HUNT FOR EARLY EDUCATION RESOURCES!

There are several free Education Stations in Ouachita parish. Each offering OPENetwork's youngest learners educational opportunities to jump start skills needed for a successful future.

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DEVELOPMENTAL CORNER

The Developmental Corners support families with examples of developmentally appropriate play. Handouts on developmentally appropriate play are also located in the Developmental Corners.
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Ouachita Parish Public Library
1800 Stubbs Ave,
​Monroe, LA 71201
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Ouachita Valley Library
601 McMillan Rd,
​West Monroe, LA 71291
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West Monroe Library
315 Cypress St,
​West Monroe, LA 71291
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Carver McDonald Library
2941 Renwick St
​Monroe, La. 71201
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West Ouachita Library
188 LA-546
​West Monroe, La. 71291

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LITTLE FREE LIBRARY

Little Free Libraries support families in their communities by providing books for children to take and return to any Little Free Library. The goal is for families to borrow a book, read it, return it then replace it with another book.
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Salt of the Earth Church
204 Chappell St
​Monroe, La. 71202
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Ester Gallow Community Garden
​1401 Sherrouse St
​Monroe, La. 71203

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BIG BOOKS ACTIVITY KITS

Big Books, cute storytelling props and engaging activities, are everything you need for lively literature-based learning! Families can sign out the kits to help support children learn with developmentally appropriate materials.
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Ouachita Parish Public Library
1800 Stubbs Ave,
​Monroe, LA 71201
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Ouachita Valley Library
601 McMillan Rd,
​West Monroe, LA 71291
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West Monroe Library
315 Cypress St,
​West Monroe, LA 71291
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Louise Williams Library
140 Bayou Oaks Dr,
​Monroe, LA 71203

Ready Start Ouachita Childhood Network is a community coalition comprised of early care and education programs. Head Start, Early Head Start, the school systems, childcare centers and Family Child Care Providers are committed to creating and implementing a unique vision for early childhood. We are driven by the unique needs of the community to improve opportunities and inspire change for children birth to five.
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The children’s coalition for northeast Louisiana is dedicated to creating communities where children and families thrive. We strive to provide quality education in safe nurturing environments to meet the needs in the areas of early childhood, healthy living, parenting and youth development.

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© Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana.
117 Hall Street, Monroe, LA 71201 | Phone: 318.323.8775
​The Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is a membership-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to creating communities where children and families thrive (EIN: 72-1502186).
2018 Thomas H. Scott
​Spirit of Community Award Winner
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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • About Us
    • Annual Report
    • Board of Directors
    • Career Opportunities
  • School Readiness Tax Credits
  • PROGRAMS
    • Ready Start/Pre-K >
      • East Carroll
      • Lincoln
      • Morehouse
      • OPENetwork
      • Richland
      • Franklin
      • Education Stations
    • Early Childhood >
      • Ancillary Teaching Program
      • BRIGHT BY TEXT
      • Child Care Connections
      • Community Networks
      • Early Head Start
      • Pre-K Expansion
    • Early Childhood Guide
    • Parenting
    • Healthy Living >
      • Al's Pals
      • Family Garden
      • Infant Mental Health
      • U-ACT
    • Youth Development >
      • 4th JDC Youth Service Planning Board
  • EVENTS
    • Dragon Boat Festival
    • Super Saturday
    • All Events
  • SUPPORT
    • Donate
    • Become a Member
    • Grow With Us
    • Volunteer
    • Health + Social Services Directory
    • Health + Social Services Directory | Union Parish
  • Contact