Apply Now for ECEAP Preschool Program for 2012-13 School Year

Applications are now being accepted for the 2012-13 school year of the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), a free pre-school program that helps prepare low-income, at-risk children for K-12 education and beyond.

In the Enumclaw School District, ECEAP is located at Southwood Elementary School and occurs four days a week - Mondays through Thursdays.

According to Angela Wentz, a Family Support Specialist for the ECEAP program at Southwood, this is a multi-faceted program involving education, health, speech, social services, and parent involvement that serves low-income families with children who are four by August 31 of this year.

In addition to the age requirement, if your family earns less than 110 percent of the Federal Poverty Level ($23,320/year for a family of four), is receiving public assistance, has children in foster care or disabled children, your child(ren) are eligible for the program.

According to Puget Sound Educational Service District, 36 students were previously enrolled in the program in Enumclaw (see website).

To apply for the program or for more information, contact Angela Wentz at 360-802-7420 or Garie Sender at 360-802-7400.