History
Kids Are People Too was founded in March of 1980 by
Jamie Broussard, present owner and director. This
facility holds a Louisiana Class "A" license.
Purpose
The purpose of this program shall be to provide a home-
like atmosphere, a full-day nursery school and
preschool, and a before and after school program that
will benefit the child, the parent, and the community.
Goals
For the child :
- To provide opportunities for being with other
children in a setting conducive to the development
of wholesome social relationships.
- To provide appropriate play experiences that
contribute to the developmental needs of the child.
- To provide opportunities for meaningful play that
are based on the child's individual needs,
interests, handicaps, and abilities, and that will
build important foundations for future reading
skills and other academic pursuits.
For the parents :
- To provide opportunities to meet with and work
with other parents and teachers who have as their
common concern the interests
and needs of children.
- To provide care for the child while the parents
pursue their own work and other interests.
- To provide opportunities to grow in the
understanding of child development through a
planned educational program for their child.
For the community :
- To help meet the needs of the community for a
high quality early childhood educational facility as
well as an after school program.
- To contribute to the wholesome growth and
development of the future citizens of the
community.
- To provide a setting where people of various
religious and ethnic backgrounds can work
together for a common interest.
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