LAC 28:LXXIX.115. Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten

A. The nonpublic school shall have the option of establishing a pre-kindergarten and/or kindergarten program on a half-day or full-day schedule. B. The pre-kindergarten program shall be listed on the annual school report when operated as a developmental program within the total school program or when operated as a separate program. C. The term pre-kindergarten includes developmental programs for children ages three through four, the minimum age being three by September 30 of the school year in which the student enters pre-kindergarten. D. Pre-kindergarten programs may be operated as part of an approved elementary school program in conjunction with other grades or may be operated solely as an approved pre-kindergarten program. These approved programs are considered to be elementary schools. E. Non-public schools are not required to offer pre-kindergarten programs nor are children required to attend these programs. F. Any other program which operates in a school as a childcare program shall follow the day care standards as prescribed by the appropriate state agency and is not to be listed on the annual school report.