NEWESD 101 is a local administrator of Washington's Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). ECEAP is a comprehensive, state-funded preschool program providing free educational services and supports to eligible children and their families. ECEAP provides children with a high-quality preschool classroom experience, in addition to comprehensive services for the child. Leadership and parent education opportunities are also provided for families. The program's goal is to help ensure all Washington children enter kindergarten ready to succeed.
In partnership with 13 school districts and three licensed child care centers, NEWESD 101 Center for Early Childhood Services provides ECEAP services throughout the region. Sites are located in Adams, Lincoln, Ferry, and Stevens counties, as well as within the Mead School District in Spokane County. For a map of local ECEAP sites, click here: ECEAP Location Map
We are currently accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year.
To start, click here to complete an ECEAP Application Prescreen.
To learn more about our ECEAP programs, click the tabs below.