ECEAP
Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) - ECEAP is a whole-child, family-focuses preschool program designed to help low-income and at-risk children and their families succeed in school and life.
***Early enrollment for 2008-09 school year begins May 1.***
Call 228-5811 for an appointment.
Program offerings include:
- Free early childhood education (preschool)
- Free family assistance and support
- Well-balanced, nutritious meals for all children
- Several additional opportunities for the entire family.
Ages served:
- 3 and 4 year olds
- Priority will be given to children who turn 4 on or before August 31st of the enrolling school year
Who is eligible?
Ninety percent of families in the program must be low-income and meet income guidelines as established by the federal government. The following chart is a guideline for program eligibility.
To determine your eligibility based upon your familiy's situation, call the information line at 228-5811, whether or not you feel you might qualify, and leave a message. A Family Service Coordinator will return your call at her/his earliest convenience and discuss the various ways to qualify for the program and the best class location.
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2008-2009 Income Eligibility Amounts
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Size of Family
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Annual Income Guidelines
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Monthly Income Guidelines
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1
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$11,440
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$953
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2
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$15,400
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$1,283
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3
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$19,360
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$1,613
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4
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$23,320
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$1,941
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5
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$27,280
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$2,273
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6
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$31,240
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$2,603
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7
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$35,200
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$2,933
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8
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$39,160
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$3,263
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| For family units with more than 8 members, add $3,960/annually or $330/monthly for each additional member. |
How do you enroll?
If you reside in Central Valley School District, call 228-5811 for enrollment information. Registration is ongoing.
What are the benefits of the program?
- Families and children learn to have fun together, stay healthy, and have access to needed services.
- Parent involvement opportunities — from volunteering in the classroom to being part of the Parent Group and/or Policy Council — make ECEAP your program.
Services include:
- Learning in a preschool setting
- Health screening and assistance with follow-up medical and dental care
- Healthy snack and meals
- Family Support including help accessing resources and social services
Documents to download:
To request more information, download the following brochure, fill out the information request form and mail it to the address on the back: Program brochure with form to request additional information
Download the following document to learn more about ECEAP: ECEAP Program one-page informational flier
ECEAP is a Parent Participation Preschool. Click here to find out more.
Other useful links:
The State of Washington Department of Early Learning funds the ECEAP program statewide. Visit their site for a wealth of information about child development, nutrition and other helpful resources for parents, families and childcare providers.
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