Early Learning Center

Preschool Interest Form

Inclusive education is a system in which students with special needs can attend school with their typically developing peers. An inclusive preschool system integrates special education and related services into all aspects of its program. Teachers work together to provide for the needs of all students.

Inclusion is the practice of educating and caring for children with disabilities and other special needs in the same environment or setting as their typically developing peers. In an inclusive program, children with and without disabilities learn and participate in the same daily activities and routines.

The following are program rules and guidelines:

1. Registration: Parents will need to register their child through the online enrollment process for the Ellensburg School District once accepted into the program.

2. Program Dates and Times: Students attend school September through June.

AM Class: Ages 3/4,3 hours per day, 3 days per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8:15 am-11:15 am

AM ECEAP Classes Ages 3/4: 3 hours per day, 4 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

PM Class: Ages 4/5, 3 hours per day, 4 days per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12:15 pm-3:15 pm

3. Age of children: 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Children MUST be 3 years of age by August 31 of the school year they will be attending. Children who are 5 must not be eligible for kindergarten of the year they will be attending, unless prior approval by the Assistant Director of Early Learning and Student Success is granted.

4. Tuition: There is a $75.00 one-time enrollment fee/deposit required to reserve a spot for your child.
Tuition is $315 AM/ $420 PM per month (September 1, 2024 through May 1, 2025). A late fee of $10 will be added if payment is not received by the 5th of each month. A child may be discontinued from the program if tuition payments are two weeks late.
There will be some tuition assistance slots available.

Application Form - English

Application Form - Spanish

Pick up and/or mail your ECEAP application to:

Attn: Monica Stebock
Ellensburg School District Office
1300 East 3rd Avenue
Ellensburg, WA 98926

Please bring in the following documents which are required: