Head Start and ECEAP Preschool

The district is closed to out-of-district applications for Head Start/ECEAP and Early Childhood Education (Special Education Services).

Next School Year (2025-2026) Head Start/ECEAP application available NOW!

2025-2026 APPLICATIONS

Head Start

Head Start is a federally funded child development program for low-income children and their families. The Head Start programs in Shoreline Public Schools serve three-year and four-year-old children, offering full-day and half-day programs at our Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center.

ECEAP

ECEAP (pronounced "E-Cap") is the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program funded by Washington State for children 3 and 4. The ECEAP programs in Shoreline Public Schools serve three-year and four-year-old children, offering full-day and half-day programs at our Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center.

Enrolling in Head Start & ECEAP:

Enrollment is open year-round. Enroll your child at any time to get on the waiting list for the next opening in a Head Start and/or ECEAP classroom.

Requirements:

The Shoreline Public Schools ECEAP & Head Start program serves three-year and four-year-old children. Your child must reach the age of three or four by August 31 in order to enroll.

Head Start & ECEAP programs are for low-income families. You will be asked to provide proof of your income for the preceding calendar year. Shoreline Public Schools Head Start programs are for families residing in the City of Shoreline & Lake Forest Park. Your child must live within the Shoreline School District boundaries.

To Enroll your student:

Head Start & ECEAP will process your application and contact you regarding your eligibility for the program.

Available classroom slots fill quickly, so submit your application with all required information as soon as possible. Applications sent without the necessary documentation delays the processing procedures.

1. Complete an application

2. Attach the following documents to submit with your application:

You can use the following for your income verification:

Proof of your Child's Birth Date (a copy of one of the following): Birth Certificate, Passport/Visa, Permanent Resident Card
Proof of legal guardianship (a copy of one of the following): Birth Certificate, Passport/Visa, Adoption Papers, Foster Care Record, Written agreement signed and dated by parent and person assuming custodial responsibility
Immunizations
Proof of Family Size (a copy of one of the following): Last year's Income Tax Return, Housing Lease
Proof of Residency (a copy of one of the following): utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage statement, property tax statement
Proof of your family income for the last calendar year or the most recent 12 months
Income tax form for the past year
W-2 form for the past year
Pay Stubs from the last 12 months
Employer letter stating total gross earnings from last 12 months
SSI/TANF/Working Connections Award/Change Letter
Foster Care grant
Child Support
Self-declaration statements are acceptable under certain conditions.