Donations for Tomorrow's Leaders
DONATE TO THE SCHOOL READINESS TAX CREDIT
Investing in Their Future, Strengthening Ours
The Jefferson Parish Early Childhood Collaborative is committed to ensuring that every child enters school ready to learn, thrive, and succeed. The School Readiness Tax Credits (SRTC) program makes this possible by connecting families, educators, providers, and businesses in one shared mission: building strong foundations for children while strengthening our entire community.
For Businesses and Community Partners
When businesses invest in early childhood, they invest in the future workforce and a stronger economy. The School Readiness Tax Credits reward contributions that support childcare centers through Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (CCR&R), creating immediate impact for children and long-term benefits for the community.
Business Benefits:
- Tax credits for eligible contributions.
- Stronger support for employees balancing work and family.
- A lasting investment in Jefferson Parish’s future prosperity.
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How It Works for Businesses
The School Readiness Tax Credits make giving simple, impactful, and cost-free:

Redirect up to $5,000 of your Louisiana tax liability to Jefferson’s Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency.

File your Louisiana state taxes with the School Readiness Tax Credit.

Receive a 100 percent refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 each year.

Why It Matters
When children have strong beginnings, we all benefit. Quality early childhood education helps children succeed in school, graduate, and contribute to their communities as adults. By investing in their future, we are strengthening the social and economic fabric of Jefferson Parish.

Take Action Today
Business owners, the School Readiness Tax Credits program gives you a way to make a meaningful difference. Together, we can create a legacy of opportunity and readiness for every child.
Want to learn more?
Explore the resources below to learn more about the School Readiness Tax Credit and discover how you can become a Center Champion in our community.
Center Champion Program: Through the Center Champion Program, 50% of your redirected tax dollars can go directly to a licensed Type III early learning center of your choice. Just let us know which center you’d like to support when you participate!
Your contribution helps improve quality, support teachers, and provide resources at no extra cost to you. Support our Centers below:
- 1st Academy Learning Center
- 4 Kids Learning Center Inc
- A Child’s First Steps
- A Child’s World /Lil Toddler Academy
- A Chosen Generation
- A Chosen Generation 2
- Academy 1 Preschool
- Agape Angels Academy Child Development
- Apple Tree Academy
- ASE Learning Academy
- Beary Cherry Tree
- Bright Beginnings Child Development
- Candyland Kinder Kollege
- Candyland Kinder Kollege II
- Carlie Care Kids Academy (Kindergarten Location)
- Carlie Care Kids Inc. (Preschool Location)
- Carousel Preschool
- Celebration Christian Daycare
- Children’s World Learning Center
- Country Day’s Early Childhood
- Creative Kidz
- Creative Kidz II
- Crescent City Christian Preschool
- Delaware Academy & Preschool
- Eastside Learning Academy LLC
- Fountain of Knowledge Learning
- Future Generations
- Goldilocks Child Care Center
- Green Apple Academy Daycare
- Little Cadet Academy
- Haynes and Gale II Child Care
- Hummingbird Child Development Center
- iLearn Academy
- Inquisitive Thinkers Learning Academy
- It Takes A Village 2
- Jazzie's Learning Academy
- Jones Kingdom Kids Daycare
- Kennedy’s Childcare Academy
- KGR Academy
- Kinderland Academy
- Kids House of Learning
- Kids University
- Kinderland Academy
- Liberty Learning Center
- Lil Toddler Academy, LLC
- Little Beautiful Minds
- Little Ivy Prep
- Louise Hayem Manheim Center for Early Childhood Education (Gates of Prayer)
- Marrero Daycare Center
- Mary’s Child Care
- Metairie Daycare & Learning Center
- Metairie Kids World, Inc
- Nettles Academy
- New Horizon Learning Academy 1
- New Orleans Smiles Creative Scholars
- Ochsner Early Learning Center
- Palm Angels Academy
- Parkview Baptist Early Learning
- Precious Little Lambs 1
- Precious Little Lambs 2
- Progressive Minds Learning Center LLC
- Prime Step Daycare and Learning Center
- Rezzie’s Child Care
- Small Royalty Learning Center
- Small Scholars Academy
- Small World Christian Academy
- Soaring Angels Learning Center
- Sprouting Seeds Learning Academy
- Spring Ridge Academy
- Spring Ridge Academy II
- Terry Parkway Learning Center
- The Learning Castle Inc
- Thessalonian Reimonenq
- Tic Tot Nursery School
- Toddler College Daycare
- Torah Academy
- Troylynn's Tiny Treasures Daycare
- Weatherford Academy Early Learning
- Woodmere Daycare Center
- Young Years Academy
SRTC Testimonials
Ready to Make an Impact?
Your decision to participate in the School Readiness Tax Credits creates ripples of change that last for generations.
- Email us at jeffersonccrr@jpschools.org
- Call or text Lili Guilbault at 504-250-3017
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Join These Businesses in Contributing!
Aurora Knife and Tool
Bouree Gaming
Allison Danner, LLC
Favrot and Shane Companies, lnc.
Carousel Preschool
Persons CPA Group, LLC
Gillen Family Real Estate LLC
New Orleans Computer Rental Inc (D/B/A A Prompt Computer Center)
1st Lake Properties
EIS MedClaims
Revigate Inc
Artigues Construction Co Inc
Pivotal Engineering LLC
Sean Weiss
Samuel Y Brown MD
Slater Torah Academy
Michael B. Smith DDS LLC
Friends of Lubavitch Inc
Chabad of Greater Baton Rouge
Diamond Properties Northshore LLC
Jazzie's Learning Academy
Stephen Ambrose Historical Tours
Duplantier & Meric, Architects, LLC
Basis Brokerage, LLC
ICONography
POP4Success, LLC
Chabad Jewish Center
Kinderdance
Tiger Taskin'
LA CHC Holdings, LLC
LA 10 Pinnacle Holdco LLC
ACE Consulting
Inquisitive Thinkers Learning Academy
Prime Step Daycare & Learning Center
Beary Cherry Tree of Jefferson, Inc
Grace Design Studios
Nora Holmes Insurance Agency

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