Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program – ECEAP

Early Childhood Programs for Income Eligible Families

Issaquah School District partners with the Washington State Department of Early Learning through the Puget Sound Educational Service District to offer an Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) preschool program for eligible children living within the Issaquah School District boundaries.

Who is Eligible for ECEAP?

Children who have turned age 3 or 4 by August 31 of the applying school year, who are also impacted by a variety of risk factors, which are identified by federal and state guidelines. These risk factors may include, but are not limited to, kinship or foster care placement, limited family income, and homelessness. Our Family Support Specialists (FSS) will work with your family to help determine if your child qualifies for this early learning preschool program.

What is ECEAP?

ECEAP, like Head Start, is a free preschool program for children ages 3-5 years of age. ECEAP is funded through the Washington State Department of Early Learning and the Issaquah School District. The preschool classes meet 4 days per week, for 3 or 6.5 hours per day, following a modified schedule of the ISD school calendar. A pre-kindergarten curriculum is offered along with nutritious meals and snacks, free bus transportation, and family support services. Support services include health and developmental screenings, social-emotional-behavioral support, family engagement activities, parent education, and community leadership opportunities. ECEAP offers 71 preschool slots to eligible children in four classrooms, with morning, afternoon or school-day sessions available.

Where is ECEAP located?

ECEAP is located at the Holly Street Early Learning Center (school day and morning OR afternoon session) and Briarwood Elementary School (school day session). Classroom placement is based on your family’s home address.

How do families apply for ECEAP?

Applications are available throughout the entire school year.  Applications for the following school year are available beginning in February. The selection of applicants is based on a pointing system ranked by highest need. Selection and enrollments begin May 1^st for the following school year. To apply, ECEAP requires a completed application, along with required documents listed in the links below. You may download a word fillable application and upload the completed application to the Family Support Specialists’ emails listed below.

Application

• Early Learning Application 2023-2024
• Solicitud para la Educación Temprana 2023-2024 (Spanish)

Required Document List

• Required Documents
• Documentos Requeridos (Spanish)

Contacts for ECEAP eligibility information

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