ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program)

Program Overview: Free early childhood education program provided by YWCA Spokane for children ages 3 and 4 years old and their families.

Geographic Scope: Greater Spokane area with three locations:

• Downtown Spokane
• Medical Lake
• West Plains (Airway Heights)

Focus Areas:

• Free education
• Health and nutrition services
• Family support
• Advocacy training
• Parent education
• Whole family approach to child development

Program Benefits: Children in ECEAP are:

• Healthier when they start kindergarten
• More likely to graduate from high school and go to college
• More likely to be employed and earn more as adults
• Less likely to repeat a grade in school
• Less likely to become pregnant as a teen or involved in crime

Eligibility: Children ages 3 and 4 years old from families in the greater Spokane area.

Contact Information:

• Address: 930 N Monroe St, Spokane, WA 99201
• Phone: 509-326-1190
• Program Contact: Attention: ECEAP

Data Source: Washington State Department of Early Education

How to Apply

1. Complete the ECEAP Interest Form - Submit online via the interest form on the website
2. Required Information:
   • Youth Information:
   • Youth's name (first and last)
   • Youth's birthday (MM/DD/YYYY)
   • Preferred classroom location (Downtown Spokane, Medical Lake, West Plains/Airway Heights, or Not sure)
   • Parent/Guardian Personal Information:
   • Your name (first and last)
   • Email address (required)
   • Phone number (required)
   • Best time to contact you (Mornings, Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon, Early Evening)
   • Family Information:
   • Number of people in household (required)
   • Household's annual income (required)
   • How you heard about ECEAP (select all that apply: Community Event, Recommended by a Friend, Social Media, Search Engine, Website)
   • Additional Information:
   • Specific questions you want addressed
   • Choice preferences (First Choice, Second Choice, Third Choice)
3. Alternative Submission Methods:
   • Mail: Drop off or mail the paper application to: YWCA Spokane Attention: ECEAP 930 N Monroe St Spokane, WA 99201
   • In-Person: Drop off paper application at the address above
4. Assistance Available: If you need help filling out the form, call 509-326-1190