ECELP COVID-19 Updates
This page has been established to provide resources, tips and information for parents and students that will be useful during the COVID-19 related closure. The page will be updated regularly.
Louisiana Department of Education COVID-19 Updates
LSU Coronavirus Updates & Information
P-EBT PROGRAM
Louisiana has been approved for the new Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)
program. This program will provide extra help buying groceries for the families who
normally receive free and reduced-price meals at school. This includes all families
attending a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school. To receive these benefits,
families must complete an application by going here.
TIKES Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
Need support caring for young children during the COVID-19 pandemic?
TIKES Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation is providing mental health consultation (MHC) services via telephone or a telehealth web-based platform during the COVID- 19 pandemic.
What is Mental Health Consultation (MHC)?
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (ECMHC) is an intervention that teams a mental health professional with early childhood professionals to improve the social, emotional and behavioral health of young children in early learning settings.
Who Can Request a TeleMHC Call?
Any individual associated with a Type I, II, or III child care center, family child care (FCC) providers, or child care respite sites. Individuals include teachers, directors, owners, parents or others caring for young children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
They are able to assist individuals with issues related to:
- Child behavior and social-emotional concerns
- Supporting children during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Self-care
- Stress and coping
- Director, Teacher, and Parent Concerns
- Other concerns as needed
How to Contact a Consultant
Please complete the request form available at this website. A consultant will contact you as soon as possible.
*This service is paid through the Louisiana Department of Education and is available for FREE to those who call in.
Dear ECELP Family,
In light of the Governor’s proclamation, and in the interest of health safety in regard to our students and staff, ECELP will be closed Friday, March 13, at 5:15 p.m. through April 12. We will resume services on April 13.
Administration will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide operational updates, as necessary.
Students, parents, and staff are urged to remain vigilant in their efforts to stay healthy. For the latest information and updates, please visit the LSU Coronavirus website.
Thank you for your cooperation as we ensure that ECELP is safe and healthy.
Cynthia F. DiCarlo, PhD
Professor of Early Childhood Education
Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Education
Executive Director, Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool
W.H.”Bill” LeBlanc LSU Alumni Association Departmental Endowed Professorship
School of Education
College of Human Sciences & Education
Louisiana State University
123 Peabody Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
office: 225-578-7005
fax: 225-578-9135
Following the Governor's Proclamation, which recommended closure of communal spaces to prevent the further spread of illness, the ECELP adhered to this recommendation in order to keep your children safe. We understand the financial considerations each family faces in continuing to provide care for their children. As such, we will be applying the appropriate credit for March and also placing a temporary hold on the April tuition draft payments, in FACTS, in an effort to relieve any financial burden. We will examine the continuation of school closures, and communicate with you again, before drafting any future tuition payments.
During this fluid situation, we will continue to monitor our many state and LSU messages, guidelines, and resources. As decisions are reached, we will continue to communicate updates as well as decisions with you in a timely manner. Rest assured, your ECELP teachers are using this time for professional and curriculum development.
On behalf of the entire staff, we want you to know that we miss seeing your children daily.
The email was sent to a list generated from FACTS; if you find that someone is missing from the email list, or it was not sent to your preferred email, please contact Celeste Smith and give her your preferred email address.
Please stay safe.
- April 2021 Newsletter
- ECELP Update 3/17/21
Early dismissal today, 1 p.m., due to weather - ECELP Update 3/11/21
Elimination of Car Line effective Monday, March 15 - ECELP Update 3/4/2021 - CLARIFICATION
Return to normal hours begins Monday, March 8 - ECELP Update 3/4/2021
Return to normal hours - March 2021 Newsletter
- ECELP Update 2/19/2021
ECELP Closed Friday, February 19 due to infrastructure impact - ECELP Update 2/18/2021
ECELP Closed Thursday, February 18 due to severe weather forecast - ECELP Update 2/17/2021
ECELP Closed Wednesday, February 17 due to severe weather forecast - ECELP Update 2/14/2021
ECELP CLOSED Monday, February 15 due to severe weather forecast - ECELP Update 2/12/2021
Weather Watch - Freeze - February 2021 Newsletter
- January 2021 Newsletter
- Message 12/20/2020
ECELP CLOSED Monday, Dec. 21 - Wednesday, Dec. 23 - December 2020 Newsletter
- Thanksgiving Safety Message 11/24/2020
- November 2020 Newsletter
- Message 10/28/2020
Closing today, at 12:30 p.m., due to Hurricane Zeta - Message 10/8/2020
Closed Friday, Oct. 9 due to Hurricane Delta - October 2020 Newsletter
- Message 9/13/2020
ECELP Open Monday, September 14, 2020 - Message 9/11/2020
Governor's Announcement of Phase 3 - September 2020 Newsletter
- Message 8/27/2020
Open Friday, August 28, 2020 - Message 8/26/2020
Closed Thursday, August 27, 2020 - Message 8/25/2020
Closed Wednesday, August 26, 2020 - Message 8/24/2020
Closed Tuesday, August 25, 2020 - Message 8/23/2020
Closed Monday, August 24, 2020 due to Hurricane Marco - July 2020 Newsletter
- Message 6/30/2020
Closed Friday, July 3 + Policy Reminders - Message 6/23/2020
Carpool Procedures + Reminders - Message 6/12/2020
ECELP to Re-open Monday, June 22 - Message 6/3/2020
ECELP Re-open Status - Message 5/15/20
ECELP Re-open Status + Survey - Message 4/15/2020
Gov. John Bel Edwards Announcement - Message 4/15/2020
LSU Day of Caring - April 2020 Newsletter
- Message from 3/27/2020
Bunny Photos - Message from 3/25/2020
Information for Educating Your Child At Home - Message from 3/19/2020
ECELP Contact Information - Message from 3/17/2020
Tuition Update