YWCA Greater Baton Rouge’s Early Head Start Program holds graduation for young children [Video]

BATON ROUGE – Thursday, 75 three and four-year-old children dressed in graduation caps and gowns took the first steps today to a life of serving and impacting their community. These kids are part of YWCA Greater Baton Rouge’s Early Head Start Program.

The program helps pregnant mothers get ready to be caregivers and gives kids aged six months to three years old a head start on success inside and outside of the classroom.

YWCA Greater Baton Rouge CEO Dianna Payton says by starting young, these kids have the opportunity to do much good for their communities.

“The greatest moment of learning in brain development happens from zero to three,” Payton said. “So we have that opportunity to engage their lives at six weeks and watch them grow to the age of three.”

When the kids reach the age of three or four, they celebrate going on to Pre-K or other …