Ellensburg Early Learning Center

Preschool

 

Preschool Interest Form

Inclusive education is a system in which students with special needs can attend school with their typically developing peers.  An inclusive preschool system integrates special education and related services into all aspects of its program. Teachers work together to provide for the needs of all students.

Inclusion is the practice of educating and caring for children with disabilities and other special needs in the same environment or setting as their typically developing peers. In an inclusive program, children with and without disabilities learn and participate in the same daily activities and routines. 

The following are program rules and guidelines:

1. Registration: Parents will need to register their child through the online enrollment process for the Ellensburg School District once accepted into the program.

2. Program Dates and Times: Students attend school September through June.  

     AM Class: Ages 3/4, 2.5 hours per day, 3 days per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00am-10:30am

     PM Class: Ages 4/5, 3 hours per day, 4 days per week, Monday through Thursday, 12:00pm-3:00pm 

3. Age of children: 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Children MUST be 3 years of age by  August 31st of the school year they will be attending. Children who are 5 must not be eligible for kindergarten of the year they will be attending, unless prior approval by the Assistant Director of Early Learning and Student Success is granted. 

4. Tuition:  There is a $75.00 one-time enrollment fee/deposit required to reserve a spot for your child.
Tuition is $300 AM/ $400 PM per month (September 1st 2023 through May 1st, 2024 or $2700.00AM/$3600.00PM per school year).  A late fee of $10 will be added if payment is not received by the 5th of each month. A child may be discontinued from the program if tuition payments are two weeks late.
There will be some tuition assistance slots available. 

Application Form - English

Application Form - Spanish

Pick up and/or mail your ECEAP application to:
Attn: Cathy Rutt
Ellensburg School District Office
1300 East 3rd Avenue
Ellensburg, WA 98926
 
Please bring in the following documents which are required:
  • Annual income
  • Birth Certificate
  • Immunization Records.
Please contact us if there are questions.
Phone: 509.925.8090   
Email: juli.hamilton@esd401.org

Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP)

General Information

General Information

Community students are welcome at the ESD Early Learning Center.

The Ellensburg School District Early Learning Center will open in mid September, 2021 for families seeking an inclusionary experience.

Private pay preschool will be offered up to four days per week for 3 hours daily.

Cost: Private Pay
Program                   Monthly Cost
Half-Day AM            $300
Half-Day PM            $400
one-time enrollment processing fee: $75.00
ECEAP: Free to the families who meet the income guidelines. 

What is an inclusive preschool classroom?

Inclusive education is a system in which students with special needs can attend school with their typically developing peers.  An inclusive preschool system integrates special education and related services into all aspects of its program.Teachers work together to provide for the needs of all students.

Inclusion is the practice of educating and caring for children with disabilities and other special needs in the same environment or setting as their typically developing peers. In an inclusive program, children with and without disabilities learn and participate in the same daily activities and routines. 

ECEAP is a comprehensive preschool program. Children who attend ECEAP learn to manage their feelings, get along with others, and follow classroom procedures.  They build the beginning skills for reading, writing, math, and science.  The program works closely with parents to support their children’s health and education and to meet family goals.  They help families access medical care, dental care, and social services.