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Early Childhood Education offered at Franklin Pierce School District Early Learning Center

Offers several programs to help with childhood development. Head Start/ECEAP Teaches children social, physical, emotional and pre academic skills to prepare them for the kindergarten experience. Meals and transportation may be provided. Free program for 3-4 year old children. For children under the age of 3, Early Head Start home visiting may be an option. Developmental Preschool Offers small classes where students with special needs receive specially designed instruction to meet their individual needs. Offers morning and afternoon classes. Child Find Offers screenings throughout the school year to help identify children aged 34 months to 5 years old who may need special services in order to experience success in school. Special services can include occupational, physical and/or speech therapies, or a specialized early childhood program. Screenings will not show conclusively that a child has special needs, but it will indicate if he or she may need further assessment.

Location

12223 A Street South, Tacoma, WA 98444

Hours

M-F, 8am-4pm.

Application process

Call for more information.

Eligibility

Must be 3 to 4 years of age for most programs. Income guidelines may apply.

Fee

None.

Agency info

Franklin Pierce School District

Serves students and other individuals in the Franklin Pierce School District with education and the GATES program for students who have dropped out of school.   Other services include: support group for parents of chemically dependent adolescents, and a Head Start program.