Offers early learning programs for children living in a low-income household.
Offers a complementary extension of the original Head Start effort that concentrates on expectant parents and families with newborn to 3 year-old children with related parent support and learning activities.
Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program is for Pre-school for low-income and at-risk children in Washington State.
The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a free preschool program for eligible children 3-5 years old. ECEAP focuses on the well-being of the whole child by providing nutrition, health, education, and family support services. The goal of ECEAP is to help all children enter kindergarten ready to succeed.
The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a free preschool program for eligible children 3-5 years old. ECEAP focuses on the well-being of the whole child by providing nutrition, health, education, and family support services. The goal of ECEAP is to help all children enter kindergarten ready to succeed.
Offers Early Head Start, Head Start, Early ECEAP, ECEAP, and Early Head Start Home Base for pregnant mothers and newborns; as well as summer school age program and private childcare.
Offers Early Head Start, Head Start, Early ECEAP, ECEAP, and Early Head Start Home Base for pregnant mothers and newborns; as well as summer school age program and private childcare.
Offers home-based support and education for expectant mothers, families and children from birth through age 3.
Provides weekly visits to parents in their homes to encourage them in their role as their child's first and most important teachers. Builds on parent strengths to promote strong parent-child relationships and deepen understanding of child development. Connects families to comprehensive health and nutrition services including developmental and health screenings, family support services and access to group activities.
Provides an education program for children, from birth to 3 years old.
Provides an early childhood education program for children, from birth to 3 years old. Service is a federally funded educational program targeting low-income families, families dealing with barriers and families in the opportunity gap.
Offers center-based and home-visiting options to support early childhood education including Early Head Start and Parents as Teachers. Programs serve children ages prenatal-5.
Offers center-based and home-visiting options to support early childhood education including Early Head Start and Parents as Teachers. Programs serve children ages prenatal-5 years old.
Provides Early Head Start (center based) and Head Start for children living in a low-income household.
Provides Early ECEAP, ECEAP, Early Head Start, and Head Start programs for children pre-natal to 5 years of age at multiple locations in Washington State. Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP) is an early-education program that prepares children for kindergarten by building social and cognitive competence, as well as school-readiness skills. Early Head Start (EHS) promotes the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers through safe and developmentally enriching caregiving. This prepares these children for continued growth and development and eventual success in school and life. Head Start is a national early-education program that prepares children for school by building social and cognitive competence, as well as school-readiness skills.
Provides education and child care services for children. Service options include full and part time care, and full day ECEAP Preschool.
Provides education and childcare services for children. Service options include full and part time care, and full day ECEAP Preschool. The Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a comprehensive preschool program that provides free services and support to eligible children and their families.
A home based program for children infant to age 3 to help parent(s) develop activities with their child.
A home based program for children infant to 3. A home visitor visits the family weekly to help parent(s) develop activities that they can do with their child that will enhance development in all areas. There are also group socialization events with families to participate in activities, share resources, and create a strong parent network.
Provides education to children living within the school boundaries. Services may include Special Education for children until they are 3 years old, ECEAP or Head Start, Early Head Start and regular education for children grades K-12.
Provides education to children living within the school boundaries.
Services may include Special Education for children until they are 3 years old, ECEAP or Head Start, Early Head Start and regular education for children grades K-12.
Schools within the district include:
- Bethel Elementary Learning Academy: (253) 800-4990
- Bethel Early Learning/Child Find Programs: (253) 800-4100
- Camas Prairie Elementary: (253) 800-7400
- Centennial Elementary: (253) 800-7700
- Clover Creek Elementary: (253) 800-7800
- Elk Plain School of Choice: (253) 800-7900
- Evergreen Elementary: (253) 800-8200
- Expedition Elementary: (253) 800-2400
- Frederickson Elementary: (253) 800-6300
- Graham Elementary: (253) 800-8500
- Kapowsin Elementary: (253) 800-8600
- Katherine G Johnson Elementary: (253) 800-3000
- Naches Trail Elementary: (253) 800-8700
- Nelson Elementary: (253) 800-6400
- North Star Elementary: (253) 800-8800
- Pioneer Valley Elementary: (253) 800-8900
- Rocky Ridge Elementary: (253) 800-5000
- Roy Elementary: (253) 800-5100
- Shining Mountain Elementary: (253) 800-5200
- Spanaway Elementary: (253) 800-5300
- Thompson Elementary: (253) 800-5800.
Offers an early learning support program for families with children ages 2 and 3. Children attend pre-school two days per week and parents receive two home visits per month.
Offers an early learning support program for families with children ages from 1 to 3 years old. Children attend toddler class 5 days per week. This program connects families to comprehensive health and nutrition services including developmental and health screenings, family support services and access to group activities.
Offers early learning programs for children living in a low-income household.
Offers a complementary extension of the original Head Start effort that concentrates on expectant parents and families with newborn to 3 year-old children with related parent support and learning activities.
Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program is for Pre-school for low-income and at-risk children in Washington State.
Provides early education and social services for low-income families with children ages prenatal to three.
Provides early education and social services for low-income families with children ages prenatal to three through weekly home visiting. At the age of two if a child is ready, a two day per week classroom option may be available.
State and federally funded program serving low-income families with pre-school children. Focuses on needs of the whole child and his or her family. Pre-school experience while helping parents develop skills as teacher, parent, and advocate.
Federally funded program Head Start, serving low-income families with pre-school children.
Focuses on the needs of the whole child and his or her family.
Offers a pre-school experience while helping parents develop skills as teacher, parent, and advocate for themselves and their child(ren).
Connects families to health, dental, mental health, family and nutrition services.
Families participate in parent engagement activities as well as social services.
Several options of pre-school are available:
- Half-day Preschool: Children attend the pre-school experience 3.5hrs, 4 days per week.
- School Day: Children attend 6.5hrs, 4/5 days per week.
Programs available based on service area. Follows school-year calendar, not available year-round. No childcare services are available.
Special Services in Head Start: Program also serves special needs children. 10% (minimum) of enrollment openings are reserved for children with disabilities. Families over the Federal Poverty Guidelines who's child has a current school district Individual Education Plan (IEP) may qualify for services.
All program models include: classroom trainings, parent trainings, home visits, health services, and family engagement activities.
Transportation may be available if the family is within the service area.
Locations include: Head Start
- West Olympia
- Lacey
- Hawks Prairie
- Rainier
- Rochester
- Washington Elementary (Hoquiam)
- Yelm
- South Puget Sound Community College
Provides Early Head Start (center & home based), Head Start, ECEAP, and Early ECEAP for children living in a low-income household.
Provides Early ECEAP, ECEAP, Early Head Start, and Head Start programs for children pre-natal to 5 years of age at multiple locations in Washington State. Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP) is an early-education program that prepares children for kindergarten by building social and cognitive competence, as well as school-readiness skills. Early Head Start (EHS) promotes the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers through safe and developmentally enriching caregiving. This prepares these children for continued growth and development and eventual success in school and life. Head Start is a national early-education program that prepares children for school by building social and cognitive competence, as well as school-readiness skills.
Offers an early learning support program for families with children ages 2 and 3. Children attend pre-school two days per week and parents receive two home visits per month.
Offers an early learning support program for families with children ages from 1 to 3 years old. Children attend toddler class 5 days per week. This program connects families to comprehensive health and nutrition services including developmental and health screenings, family support services and access to group activities.
Offers an early learning education program that features education, health and social services for low-income children and their parents; focuses on children ages birth-3.
Provides infants and toddlers and their parents with a comprehensive early learning program to meet their emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs. Formula, diapers, and wipes are all provided for families enrolled.
- Education geared to children's developmental needs
- Health, nutrition and family support services
- Literacy, leadership and employment training opportunities for parents
- Services to support homeless children and families
Supports both enrolled families and Family Child Care Partner programs by providing intensive comprehensive child development and family support services to families of toddlers under age 3 who are at or below the Federal Poverty Level.
Supports both enrolled families and Family Child Care Partner programs by providing intensive comprehensive child development and family support services tailored to the unique needs of infants and toddlers.
Promotes the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers through safe and developmentally-enriching caregiving. Supports families, including mothers, fathers, and other adults, in their role as primary caregivers and teachers of their children. Also assists families in meeting their own personal goals and achieving self-sufficiency across a wide variety of domains, such as housing stability, continued education, and financial security.
Focuses on promoting and enhancing parent-child relationships by strengthening the parent's knowledge of child's development through home visits, family centered activities, center-based child care, and referral to other community resources.
Focuses on promoting and enhancing parent-child relationships by strengthening the parent's knowledge of child's development through home visits, family center activities, and referral to other community resources. Also has a childcare option available for parents eligible for 'Working Connections' childcare through the Early Learning Center at 534 S 3rd Ave, Suite B-103.
Offers Associate and Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees, and a wide variety of professional certificates.
Offers Associate and Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees, and a wide variety of professional certificates. Over 90 program options and various classes are available, including Basic Education for Adults, English as a Second Language, testing services, and non-credit corporate and continuing education courses. Disability Access Services helps support students requiring accommodations to academic programs and activities. Hosts an Early Learning Center, offering state-licensed child care services for students and employees.
Provides Early ECEAP, ECEAP, Early Head Start, and Head Start programs for children pre-natal to 5 years of age at multiple locations in Washington State.
Provides Early ECEAP, ECEAP, Early Head Start, and Head Start programs for children pre-natal to 5 years of age at multiple locations in Washington State. Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP) is an early-education program that prepares children for kindergarten by building social and cognitive competence, as well as school-readiness skills. Early Head Start (EHS) promotes the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of infants and toddlers through safe and developmentally enriching caregiving. This prepares these children for continued growth and development and eventual success in school and life. Head Start is a national early-education program that prepares children for school by building social and cognitive competence, as well as school-readiness skills.
A home based program for children infant to 3 to help parent(s) develop activities with their child.
A home based program for children infant to 3. A home visitor visits the family weekly to help parent(s) develop activities that they can do with their child that will enhance development in all areas. There are also group socialization events with families to participate in activities, share resources, and create a strong parent network.
Operates more than 30 Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start centers in Spokane County. Provides support for families, encourages parent involvement and coordinates child health care and nutrition. Home visiting available to parents of children under age 3.
Operates more than 30 Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start centers in Spokane County. Provides support for families, encourages parent involvement and coordinates child health care and nutrition. Head Start/ECEAP: Offers full- and partial-day preschool programs for children ages 3-pre-kindergarten. Early Head Start: Child development program provided at the center and in-home for families during pregnancy and those with infants and toddlers up to age 3.