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WHAT IS NOEEN?
The New Orleans Early Education Network (NOEEN) is a coalition of community stakeholders that supports and oversees the early childhood community in Orleans Parish. NOEEN supports caregivers and families, and helps early learning centers and schools improve their quality.
NOEEN includes early care and education providers in Orleans Parish eligible to receive public funding — more than 170 Type III early learning centers, public schools, non-public schools, and family child care providers with academic approval — which serve over 7,500 children from birth to age five.
Agenda for Children and NOLA Public Schools jointly oversee the administrative and compliance functions for NOEEN on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Education. Agenda for Children also leads strategy, capacity building, and early childhood quality improvement initiatives on behalf of the community network.
What Does NOEEN Do?
In collaboration with NOLA Public Schools, NOEEN coordinates enrollment for publicly-funded childhood seats in New Orleans, giving families a one-stop shop for applying for free child care and Pre-K. NOEEN also serves as an important part of the state’s rating system for early childhood, coordinating twice-annual observations for over 600 classrooms. Additionally, in partnership with Agenda for Children, NOEEN supports early educators through coaching and professional development workshops.
NOEEN’S Mission
To ensure an excellent start for every child in New Orleans by strengthening early childhood education and providing families access to high-quality early learning programs that help them realize their dreams for their children.
NOEEN’S Impact
Program Year
2023-24
1000+
new publicly-funded seats for children birth through age three added
$14M+
in public funding for quality improvement initiatives
$2.6M+
in wage enhancements for early childhood teachers
NOEEN Supports High
Quality Early Care & Education
Leaders
Educators
Families
Upcoming Events
October 2026 Coordinated Enrollment Subcommittee Meeting
9 – 11 AM
October 2026 Steering Committee Meeting
10 – 12 PM
November 2026 Coordinated Enrollment Subcommittee Meeting
9 – 11 AM