Head Start/Preschool offered by Denise Louie Education Center at Yesler Terrace
Offers a high quality, developmentally appropriate early education at four dynamic, inclusive schools with full day and extended day options. Multilingual teachers reinforce the languages kids speak at home as well as help them master English. Curriculum includes literacy, math, and social-emotional skills. Arranges dental and physical screenings for all students and families participate in monthly nutrition activities. Each child has an individualized plan developed jointly with the parent that identifies outcomes in social-emotional development, literacy, language development, mathematics, physical health, science, creative arts, and approaches to learning.
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Physical Address
1225 East Fir Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Hours
M-F, 7am-6pm. Classes: 6 hours and extended day option.
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Application process
Call and ask to speak to a family service specialist. Apply in spring to begin program in September.
Fee
None for those who meet income requirements. Accepts Head Start, ECEAP and Seattle Preschool Program funding.
Eligibility
Children ages 3-5, for low-income families. Children must be three years old by August 31 of the program year to enroll. Private pay slots are also available.
Languages
Spanish
Cantonese
Mandarin
Vietnamese
American Sign Language
Agency info
Denise Louie Education Center
Provides part-day and full-day multicultural early childhood education and family services to families within the city of Seattle. Provides Early Head Start supports for new, expectant parents and children birth to age 3.