A recently approved grant known as CCAP B-3, written through the Winn Parish School Board, could offer qualified families with paid tuition for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years of age at a Type III childcare center.

In addition, it was announced that a Type III childcare center is now in operation here, with the Rapides-based Cenla Christian Childcare Center having opened its doors in Winnfield this November.

Cenla Christian Childcare Center owners Matt and Shannon Johns announced the opening their fifth location, this one in Winnfield, in early November. CCCC has grown from four active locations to this fifth location in Winnfield which is Matt’s hometown. The center currently serves children from 6 weeks to 12 years of age, has an experienced and credentialed staff and has the capacity to serve over 50 children. 

It was through the efforts of Early Childhood Supervisor Amanda Taylor with the Winn Parish School Board that the CCAP B-3 grant was awarded to Winn Parish to provide childcare services for qualifying families at a Type III childcare center.  

This Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) grant is currently active and will provide 100% paid tuition for children 6 weeks to 3 years of age through June 2024 upon approval of completed application. CCCC is currently the only Type III childcare center in Winn. 

Interested families may pick up applications at Cenla Christian Childcare Center of Winnfield at 1603 East Lafayette Street, next to Grantadams Dairy Maid.