Provides the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) to help children and families get ready for Kindergarten. The program is funded by Washington Sate and is open to low-income 3 and 4 year old children.

Provides a comprehensive child development program for low-income children. Centers located in Bellingham, Blaine, Ferndale, Deming, Sumas, and Nooksack. Programs include: - A school readiness, literacy, and math-based early childhood education program - Individual Education Plans for every child - Individualization for students with disabilities - Interpreter support for dual language learners - Family Support Services and Family Engagement opportunities - Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack are provided - Both full and part-day options

Offers several preschool and early learning programs to households within the school district. Programs include: - Birth to Three: Developmental screening and service delivery program for infants and toddlers with developmental concerns. - Child Find: Developmental screening for preschoolers (3-5 years old) to determine if a child has possible delays and might be in need of further evaluation. - ECEAP: Offers education, nutrition and health services to income eligible children, ages 3 and 4. Offered at three elementary schools in the district.

Offers free preschool classes and other services for low-income children or children with special needs. Program is designed to help children prepare for success in school.

Through home visits, case managers increase parent knowledge of early childhood development, improves parenting practices and increase children’s school readiness and success. Provides early detection of developmental delays and health issues. Uses the Parents as Teachers and the Parent Child+ models. Provides a kindergarten readiness program that helps parents close the achievement gap and give students a boost in the classroom setting.

Extended hour childcare provided in local school districts.  Licensed centers include developmentally appropriate learning activities.  Literacy curriculum focuses on use and appreciation of oral language, printed language and listening comprehension.  Meals provided.  

Offers several programs that help prepare students for Kindergarten. READY! for Kindergarten Classes: Offers a series of free classes that help families prepare their children for Kindergarten. Parents or caregivers are encouraged to attend all the classes in the series. Parents learn new skills and helpful tips to nurture development in ways that foster academic skills and personal behaviors to boost children's motivation, perseverance and engagement in learning. Program facilitates interactions and active learning by using movement, play, exploration, communication and all of a child's senses - seeing, hearing, smelling, touching and tasting. One series targets households with 4 or 5 year olds, and the other is for households with 3 to 4 year olds. Transition to Kindergarten Offers an early start Kindergarten program for children who turn 5 after August 31st, and who have not had a formal preschool/Head Start experience. Program starts in January, and is a full-day, 20 week program.

Provides free public education for children in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grades.

Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is a development-centered playgroup for children ages birth to five and their caregivers/parents. Our trained playgroup facilitators lead engaging circle-time activities including story time, songs, interactive games, art activities. We operate weekly play groups throughout Grays Harbor, Mason, and Thurston counties. To view the entire schedule a register for an upcoming play group, visit: https://ccacwa.org/parents1/kpl/

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. Programs offered at each site: - Goldendale: Early Head Start (center & home based), Head Start, ECEAP, and Early ECEAP - Klickitat: Head Start and Early Head Start (home-based) - Skamania: ECEAP - Stevenson: Early Head Start (center based), Head Start, and ECEAP - White Salmon: Early Head Start (center based) and Head Start

Offers several programs that help promote early learning for children in the Sumner - Bonney Lake School District. Early Childhood Education Assistance Program - ECEAP Program is administered to Sumner and Bonney Lake area families through Pierce County Human Services Offers free preschool to low-income families with four year old children. Provides children with social, health, nutrition, and education services. Contact Human Services at 253-798-4400 option 4.

Extended hour childcare provided in local school districts.  Licensed centers include developmentally appropriate learning activities.  Literacy curriculum focuses on use and appreciation of oral language, printed language and listening comprehension.  Meals provided.  

A free preschool program that provides children with a variety of activities to enhance their social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development. The program also offers meals/snacks; physical exams; vision/hearing/dental screenings; and family support services. Parents are encouraged to participate in program activities.  ECEAP offers programs throughout the county.

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. Programs offered at each site: - Goldendale: Early Head Start (center & home based), Head Start, ECEAP, and Early ECEAP - Klickitat: Head Start and Early Head Start (home-based) - Skamania: ECEAP - Stevenson: Early Head Start (center based), Head Start, and ECEAP - White Salmon: Early Head Start (center based) and Head Start

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 free preschool classes and other services for low-income children or children with special needs. Program is designed to help children prepare for success in school.

Offers a series of free classes that help families prepare their children for Kindergarten. Parents or caregivers are encouraged to attend all the classes in the series. Parents learn new skills and helpful tips to nurture development in ways that foster academic skills and personal behaviors to boost children's motivation, perseverance and engagement in learning. Program facilitates interactions and active learning by using movement, play, exploration, communication and all of a child's senses - seeing, hearing, smelling, touching and tasting. One series targets households with 4 or 5 year olds, and the other is for households with 2 to 3 year olds.

A free program that provides children with a variety of activities to enhance their social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development. The program also offers meals/snacks; physical exams; vision/hearing/dental screenings; and family support services. Parents are encouraged to participate in program activities.  ECEAP offers programs throughout the county.

Helps families build on their strengths, find support networks, and promote overall well-being, through various programs. Parent Education - Incredible Years Parent Training: helps parents understand how to build a positive relationship with their child. Available at the Wenatchee Family Resource Center or in-home. Currently provided through a contract with DCYF. Families are referred by their social worker. - Project Safe Care: boosts parenting skills, while teaching how to improve the health of the child. Currently provided through a contract with DCYF. Families are referred by their social worker. -Triple P: evidence- based program boosts parenting skills. Currently provided through a contract with DCYF. Families are referred by their social worker. - Triple Point: Local program for LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex) youth, 12 to 18 years old. Provides a safe place where youth can make positive connections, learn about community resources, receive the support they need, receive counseling, as well as participate in regular meetings with other LGBTQ+ youth and group leaders. School Success - Readiness to Learn: works with children so they can be successful in school and in the community. Serves students in the Entiat, Eastmont and Wenatchee school districts. - Truancy Invention Program: gives students a boost to help improve attendance. Serves students in the Wenatchee School District in partnership with Chelan County Juvenile Center.

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.

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.

Offers an early learning center that opens during the day for children whose parent/parents are part of a program at La Casa Hogar. Helps children in their early learning and prepared them for kindergarten. Children prepare for success in school while their mothers are in class. Parents are encouraged to implement the early learning activities from the ELC to their homes and community.

KCR provides free preschool programs for children (ages 0-5) from income-eligible families and for children with special needs. These programs provide a wide array of services for children and families, including safe and affordable child care at many locations. Health, nutrition and dental assistance is provided along with education and developmental screenings for children.   Program Hours: We offer full-day options with extended day childcare and part-day options without childcare. Hours vary by center.  Benefits: Early Head Start and Head Start provides children with activities to build school readiness skills.  The programs set the foundation for future academic success in literacy, math, the arts, science and social interactions. The Early Head Start and Head Start staff recognize that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children.  Programs are locally designed serving children with special needs and values diversity   Programs are comprehensive: Education: Children learn the skills and concepts they need to succeed in school. Health: Children gain access to medical, dental, mental and nutritional health services. Parent Involvement: Parents are involved in their children’s education.  Social Services: Families are linked to community services and resources  KCR Early Head Start and Head Start centers are located in: Bremerton and Poulsbo and Home Visitation is offered County wide. Programs: Part-day: 3.5 hours 4 days a week September through May Extended Day: 6 hours 4 days a week September through July Full-Working Day: 10 hours 5 days a week, year round. Home Visitation: 90 minute visits once a week year round including monthly group socializations

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.

Educational opportunities for children of families with limited financial resources.