Head Start / ECEAP

Balancing school and family life on a tight budget can be challenging.
That’s why we offer child care support programs all the way from pregnancy through age three for those who are financially eligible.

Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) operates more than 30 programs across Spokane County, supporting 1,600 children and their families. Most programs are free. Find out more about our Head Start program and other services to see how we can support you and your family.

Giving Children a Head Start

The Head Start program and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) enhance the lives of children and families for success in school and in life. Your family services coordinator will work with you to ensure you have the support you need.

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Our Head Start program & ECEAP are now registering infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Contact us for more information: 509-533-4800

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Head Start/Early Head Start/ECEAP Income Guidelines 2024-2025
Family Size	Head Start / EHS Eligible 100% Poverty Level	Head Start / EHS 130% Poverty Level	ECEAP Eligible 36% State Median Income (SMI)
1	$15,060	$19,578	$22,536
2	$20,440	$26,572	$29,472
3	$25,820	$33,566	$36,408
4	$31,200	$40,560	$43,344
5	$36,580	$47,554	$50,280
6	$41,960	$54,548	$57,216
7	$47,340	$61,542	$58,512
8	$52,720	$68,538	$59,820
For each additional family member add	$5,380	$6,994	$1,300

Head Start/Early Head Start/ECEAP Income Guidelines 2024-2025

Family Size

Head Start / EHS Eligible 100% Poverty Level

Head Start / EHS 130% Poverty Level

ECEAP Eligible 36% State Median Income (SMI)

$15,060

$19,578

$22,536

$20,440

$26,572

$29,472

$25,820

$33,566

$36,408

$31,200

$40,560

$43,344

$36,580

$47,554

$50,280

$41,960

$54,548

$57,216

$47,340

$61,542

$58,512

$52,720

$68,538

$59,820

For each additional family member add

$5,380

$6,994

$1,300

Head Start Forms

Head Start - Administrative

Confidentiality agreement CCS 9879
Directive regarding work hours, leave usage and work attendance CCS 98-160 PDF | Word
Exempt Head Start Staff attendance directive CCS 97-173
Family service coordinator (FSC) - new employee training documentation CCS 97-174 PDF | Word
Head Start Model Release Form CCS 1858 PDF | Word
Home visitor - new employee training documentation CCS 97-175 PDF | Word
Interview committee recommendations CCS 9899
Pandemic agreement form CCS 97-187
Practical dress guidelines for early childhood classroom and work environments CCS 98-143
Pre-employment medical exam CCS 98-110
Pre-employment medical exam instructions CCS 98-118
Pre-employment payment voucher CCS 97-184
Proxy card agreement CCS 97-190 | Word
Release of information-Woodridge CCS 9947
Standards of conduct agreement CCS 9878
Teacher - New employee training documentation CCS 97-177
Training request-parent CCS 9890
Training/travel request-staff CCS 98-102

Head Start - Education

Child development history CCS 98-122
Classroom safety plan CCS 9625 PDF | Word
Classroom sign-up and sign-out log CCS 9817
Curriculum plan review and feedback CCS 98-169
Daily communication log CCS 9944
Education activity submissions CCS 98-167
Field trip permission (group) CCS 9860
Field trip permission CCS 9862
Infant/toddler daily staffing plan I CCS 9864
Kindergarten transition checklist CCS 98-170 PDF | Word

Head Start - ERSEA

Authorization to disclose and receive information CCS 9713
ERSEA Annual income worksheet CCS 98-173
ERSEA Priority Point checklist CCS 98-126 PDF | Word

Head Start - Family Services

Head Start application CCS 9847
Consent for screening, assessment and exchange of information CCS 97-150
Family Strengths and Partnership Agreement Worksheet (FSPA) CCS 98-129 PDF
Language line usage CCS 98-171 PDF | Word
Parent Participation Sign-In CCS 9885
Policy council child care information form CCS 98-174
Records request CCS 98-128
Table of contents: Child/family file (CENTER) CCS 98-139

Head Start - Fiscal/Child Care

C-CAMPIS Programs child care discount application CCS 98-162 (online) | PDF
Child care exceptional fees CCS 9611
Child care reimbursement voucher CCS 9853
Child care support grant application CCS 98-185 (allows signature and submit)
Continuing enrollment agreement CCS 98-134
Financial agreement CCS 9610 PDF | Word
Request for volunteer vendor number CCS 98-142

Head Start - Health and Safety

Dental examination record CCS 9821
First-aid kit inventory checklist - kitchen CCS 98-112
Flouride Information Handout
Parent information: medications at HS/EHS CCS 97-158
Release and emergency treatment authorization CCS 9828
Topical treatment permission and application log CCS 9810 PDF | Word
Well-child examination record CCS 9822

Head Start - In-Kind

Community volunteer CCS 9795
Donation receipt CCS 9794
In-kind individual parent volunteer time form CCS 97-185 PDF | Word
In-kind recordsiInteragency meeting CCS 9840
Monthly in-kind home learning plan - infant/toddler CCS 98-153 PDF | Word
Monthly in-kind home learning plan - preschool CCS 98-151 PDF | Word
Parent volunteer hours CCS 9796 PDF | Word

Head Start - Nutrition

Food request CCS 97-121
CACFP infant meal form CCS 98-179
Food allergy/Intolerance CCS 98-141 PDF | Word
Menu adaptations CCS 98-157 PDF | Word
Request for fluid milk substitution CCS 98-154 PDF | Word
Request for special dietary accommodations CCS 98-183 PDF | Word
CACFP standard infant menu CCS 98-186
USDA child and adult care food program CCS 98-103
WIC information request CCS 9757

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Head Start - Health and Safety

Head Start - In-Kind

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