Head Start/Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program offered by Kent Youth and Family Services at Jenkins Creek Elementary School HeadStart

26915 186th Avenue Southeast, Covington, WA 98042

Located north of Hwy 516, near The Home Depot. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.

Eligibility

Children ages 3-5 whose families income is less than 130% of the Federal Poverty Level or have an IEP/IFSP. Prioritizes children of color, dual language learners, homeless families, foster children or facing trauma, or children with an Individual Education Plan.

Hours

M-F, 8am-4:30pm.

(253) 373-2679

Voice

https://kyfs.org/head-starteceap

For application: [email protected]

Application process

Email for an application or visit online to download an application.

Fees

None.

Service area

King, WA

Description

Coordinates Head Start and the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) preschools, which provide education and socialization skill development activities. Family support services are part of the program. Provides services at six sites in Kent and Covington in Kent School District.

What's Here

Head Start Community Based Preschools

Providing organization

Kent Youth and Family Services

Provides substance use disorder treatment and counseling for behavioral problems involving youth and their family. Runs Head Start and ECEAP programs. Provides afterschool program for children and youth in Kent area public housing.