Ready Start GROW is an annual fundraiser for the St Tammany Early Childhood Ready Start Network. We want to ensure that all children within St. Tammany have access to high-quality early childhood care and educational programs. We support early childhood providers with resources and tools needed to ensure all children are in high-quality educational environments. The St. Tammany Early Childhood Ready Start Network provides comprehensive support in child care centers, early childhood education, family engagement, and professional development. Our goal is to nurture the cognitive, interpersonal, language/early literacy, and personal development skills of every child, tailored to their individual needs and capabilities so that each children enters kindergarten READY for future success.
Sponsors are needed! The Ready Start Grow event is on the grounds of Lakeview Hospital LCMC Health in Covington on March 21, 2026 from 10am-2pm. This is an afternoon filled with family fun, food, and entertainment and we hope that you will be a part of it! Click on "Purchase Here" under Sponsorships and Event Tickets for information on the various Sponsorship Levels. Since we are all about early childhood, we ask that you have a hands-on activity or game for the children to do while visiting your table. If you need ideas, don't worry because we have several! Contact Erin St. Pierre (Erin.St.Pierre@stpsb.org or 985-898-3306) for ideas and suggestions!
The funds generated at this event will provide tuition assistance to economically disadvantaged children (ages birth - 3 years) residing within St. Tammany parish, allowing their parent(s) to work or pursue full-time education. This mission is crucial as it enhances our workforce, strengthens our economy, and nurtures our children with St. Tammany Parish. Additionally, your sponsorship will be MATCHED by the Louisiana's Early Childhood Education (ECE) Fund. Your Sponsorship is TAX DEDUCTIBLE!
If you would like more information about St. Tammany's Early Childhood Ready Start Network, visit our website at www.readystartsttammany.com. We thank you for your support. We cannot wait to see you at Ready Start GROW!
St Tammany Parish Public School System is the lead agency for the St Tammany Early Childhood Ready Start Network. Ready Start GROW is a fundraising event for the St Tammany Early Childhood RSN. All sponsorship agreements are final and non-refundable. In the event for a cancellation of any reason, including inclement weather, sponsorship fees will not be reimbursed. Thank you for your generosity and support!