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This online tool helps individuals and families locate an Early Head Start/Head Start program in WA. The program is funded by the federal government for children ages 0 and 5 and works closely with parents to support their children's health and education. Families must be low-income to qualify.

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Free program that introduces preschool-aged children to early literacy and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) concepts. Their book collection is available for checkout at 42 locations among Tacoma Public Preschools & Tacoma Public Libraries.
With a trained home visitor, low income families learn about child development, participate in health and nutrition screenings and develop a plan for family and child growth. Participants can attend gatherings with other families and participate in meetings that inform program direction.
Offers Family Storytime (All Ages) & Little Science Lab (3 - 5 years). Please call for details and schedule.
With a trained home visitor, low-income families learn about child development, participate in health and nutrition screenings, and develop a plan for family and child growth. Participants can attend gatherings with other families and participate in meetings that inform program direction.
An experienced home-visitor comes to your home once a week for 90 minutes and provides a range of developmentally appropriate activities for both the parent and child to do together. Serves families with children from prenatal until 3 years old.
ECEAP is the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program funded by Washington State for children 3 and 4 and, in some locations, infants or toddlers who are younger than 3 years old. View the PDF to see a list of ECEAP (Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program) Sites in Washington State. Must be low income to qualify.

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School Readiness Programs
Offers: Baby & Me Storytime (Newborn to 18 months); Preschool Storytime (3 to 5 years); Family STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) Storytime (All Ages). Please call for details and schedule.
Story Time is geared for children 0-8 years old and involves interactive story telling, singing songs, and body movement.
With a trained home visitor, low-income families learn about child development, participate in health and nutrition screenings, and develop a plan for family and child growth. Participants can attend gatherings with other families and take part in meetings that inform program direction.
With a trained home visitor, low income families learn about child development, participate in health and nutrition screenings and develop a plan for family and child growth. Serves Pierce county.
Offers Preeschool Storytime for children 0 -5 years of age. Please call or visit website for details.
The South Bend Early Learning Center provides intellectual and social development for students. They provide curriculum for a small group of kids. The school teaches kids the skills they need to excel in elementary school and beyond.
Baby Storytime begins at 10:30am on Wednesdays. For ages around 0-24 months. Enjoy a social Storytime with baby. We'll Talk, sing, read, and play to promote the earliest milestones of brain development. All programs are subject to change, please check the website for up to date information.
Each spring, The Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center partners with local preschools and the local public elementary school to offer a series of activities that help incoming kindergartners and their families feel familiar with school resources and ease the transition into Kindergarten. The Transitions specialist also makes home visits to incoming Kindergarteners and their families, to provide one-to-one support and familiarize children with Kindergarten activities and routines.
Offers: Toddler Storytime (18 months - 3 years); Preschool Storytime (3 - 5 years); Little Science Lab (3 - 5 years) and Family Play & Learn Groups. Please see website or call for details and schedule.
With a trained home visitor, low income families that are pregnant or have a children 0-3 years old learn about child development, participate in health and nutrition screenings and develop a plan for family and child growth. Participants can attend gatherings with other families and participate in meetings that inform program direction. Serves Ferry, Stevens, Pend Oreille, and Spokane Counties. Apply online or call for more info.
With a trained home visitor, low-income families learn about child development, participate in health and nutrition screenings, and develop a plan for family and child growth. Participants can attend gatherings with other families and participate in meetings that inform program direction. Serves North King County.
Offers: Toddler Storytime (18 months - 3 years); Family Storytime (All ages); Baby Storytime (newborns - 18 months); Preschool Storytime (3 to 5 years). Please call for details and schedule.
Offers: Baby Storytime (Newborn - 18 mo); Toddler Storytime (18 mo - 3 years) & Preschool Storytime (3 - 5 years). Please call for details and schedule.
Provides school readiness for kindergarten through the Transition to Kindergarten program which focuses on early learning academic and social skills. Students must live in Mount Vernon School District.
Provides year-round, weekly home visits for low-income families that are pregnant or have a children 0-3 years old. Participants learn about child development, participate in health and nutrition screenings and develop a plan for family and child growth. Serves Yakima, Grant, Adams, and Franklin Counties. Neighboring towns, outside the service area, can call to ask if their location can be accommodated.