- Federal Way Public Schools
- Early Learning Programs
- Head Start and ECEAP Programs
- Enroll in Head Start or ECEAP
Early Learning & Kindergarten Programs
Enroll in Headstart or ECEAP
How do I Enroll My Child?
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Applications are accepted all year! Print off an application for our webpage and email to preschool@fwps.org or mail to Truman Head Start, 31457 28th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA 98003 or Uptown Square – ECEAP,1066 South 320th Street, Building E, Federal Way, WA 98003.
Email preschool@fwps.org or call 253.945.2379 for more information.
To determine eligibility for enrolling your child you must:
- Complete the application
- Provide 12 months of income verification (W-2, Tax Return, SSI or TANF)
- If you do not have income verification, please call (253) 945-2379.
Once eligibility is determined:
We enroll children as space allows through April for the current school year. Your eligible child will be enrolled at the location closest to your home that has an opening. If you would like a different location, requests will be taken as space allows. Please call 253-945-2379 or email preschool@fwps.org.
If your child is selected for an open position, you will receive a call to schedule an enrollment appointment. During the enrollment appointment you will:
- Complete enrollment paperwork
- Receive Parent orientation information
- Provide immunization records (immunizations must be up to date in order to attend, except McKinney-Vento eligible)
- Provide insurance, medical and dental information
- Children with life-threatening conditions must complete a health plan prior to attending, except McKinney-Vento eligible
During the summer we have office hours on Tuesday'a from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Truman Head Start, 31457 28th Ave. S., Federal Way 98003 and Thursday's 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Uptown Square Early Learning Center, 1066 S. 320th ST Federal Way, WA 98003. We are closed the week of July 4. Applications may also be dropped off at Federal Way Public Schools Educational Service Center, 33330 8th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
How to Apply
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- Please email completed forms to preschool@fwps.org or mail to Truman Head Start, 31457 28th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA 98003 or Uptown Square – ECEAP,1066 South 320th Street, Building E, Federal Way, WA 98003.
- Income verification is needed before the application can be processed. Call us if you do not have income documentation, we can help you. Information line: 253-945-2379.
- A family support specialist will call you and review the application with you.
- If you are eligible, your child will be put on a wait list. You will be mailed a packet of health forms to complete:
- Immunization records
- Well child exam
- Dental exam
- Health history
- Please email completed forms to preschool@fwps.org or mail to Truman Head Start, 31457 28th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA 98003 or Uptown Square – ECEAP,1066 South 320th Street, Building E, Federal Way, WA 98003.
Contact Us
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For further information, or questions:
- preschool@fwps.org
- 253-945-2379
Early Learning Centers
Truman Head Start Center
31457 28th Ave. S.
Federal Way WA 98003Uptown Square - ECEAP
1066 South 320th Street, Building E
Federal Way, WA 98003If you live outside the school district or are interested in all day Head Start or Early Head Start, call 1-800-664-4549, or go to www.earlylearningwa.org
Program Applications
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2020 - 2021 Applications:
Now accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year.
Applications can be emailed to preschool@fwps.org or mailed to:
Truman Head Start Center
31457 28th Ave. S.
Federal Way WA 98003Uptown Square - ECEAP
1066 South 320th Street, Building E
Federal Way, WA 98003
More about Early Learning
Non-discrimination Statement
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Head Start/ECEAP does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, marital status, sexual orientation including gender identity, national origin, sex, age of parent, or mental/sensory/physical disability.