 Head Start, Early Head Start, ECEAP
KCR provides free preschool programs for children (ages 0-5) from income-eligible families and for children with special needs. These programs provide a wide array of services for children and families, including safe and affordable child care at many locations.
Health, nutrition and dental assistance is provided along with education and developmental screenings for children.
KCR Head Start and ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) centers are located in:
• Bremerton
• Poulsbo
• Silverdale
• Bainbridge Island
Eligibility:
• Must meet program income eligibility requirements.
• Families receiving public assistance or who have children in Foster Care are
automatically eligible.
• For the Head Start and ECEA Programs, children must be at least three years old by the date used to determine eligibility for public schools. Pregnant mothers and those with infants and toddlers (0-3) can enroll in center-based or home-based options.
• Openings can fill up quickly, so sign up or register on the waitlist early
Program Hours:
We offer full-day options with wrap-around childcare and part-day options without childcare. Hours vary by center.
Benefits:
Head Start/ECEAP provides children with activities to help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically. The Head Start/ECEAP staff recognize that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children.
• Programs are locally designed
• Serves children with special needs
• Values diversity
• Programs are comprehensive:
Education: Children learn the skills and concepts they need to succeed in school
Health: Children gain access to medical, dental, mental and nutritional health services
Parent Involvement: Parents are involved in their children’s education
Social Services: Families are linked to community services and resources
Enroll:
Complete the online application by clicking the Head Start/EHS/ECEAP application link above and mail or deliver (along with proof of income and child immunization records) to:
KCR Early Learning and Family Services
1201 Park Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98337
For enrollment questions or more information, call a Head Start, Early Head Start, ECEAP office in your area.
Locations:
| Head Start Part-Day Sites |
Time and Days |
Bainbridge Island
9125 Sportsman Club Rd
Bainbridge Island 98110
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8-11:30, M-TH
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Elizabeth
1201 Park Avenue
Bremerton 98337
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8:00-11:30, M-TH
12:00-3:30, M-TH
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Almira
3446 Almira Dr
Bremerton 98310
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8:00-11:30, M-TH
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Naval Avenue
900 Olympic Avenue
Bremerton 98312
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8:15-11:45, M-TH
12:15-3:45, M-TH
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Poulsbo
(Poulsbo Elementary School)
18531 Noll Rd NE
Poulsbo 98370
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8:30-12:00, M-TH
12:30-4:00, M-TH
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West Hills
520 National Avenue S
Bremerton 98312
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8:35-12:05, M-TH
12:35-4:05, M-TH
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| ECEAP Part-Day Sites |
Time and Days |
Almira PD
3446 Almira Dr
Bremerton 98310
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12:00-3:00, TWTH
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Silverdale ECEAP
9729 Silverdale Way NW
Silverdale 98383
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8:00-11:00, TWTH
12:00-3:00, TWTH
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National Avenue
520 National Avenue S
Bremerton 98312
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8:00-11:00, TWTH
12:00-3:00, TWTH
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| Full Day/Full Year Sites |
Time of Child Care |
Elizabeth/Kitsap Child Care
1201 Park Ave
Bremerton 98337
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6:00 – 5:30
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Rosemary Moen
40 Homer Jones Drive
Bremerton 98310
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7:00 – 5:30
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Silverdale/Martha & Mary
3513 NW Anderson Hill Rd
Silverdale, 98383
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6:30 - 6:00
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West Bremerton ELC
900 Olympic Ave
Bremerton 98312
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7:00 - 5:30 |
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| Early Head Start Sites |
Time of Child Care |
Rosemary Moen
40 Homer Jones Drive
Bremerton 98310
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7:00 – 5:30
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West Bremerton ELC
900 Olympic Ave
Bremerton 98312
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7:00 – 5:30
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Home-Based Early Head Start
Bremerton Home Base Office
1201 Park Ave
Bremerton 98337
(360) 473-2026
Silverdale Home Base Office
3513 NW Anderson Hill Rd
Silverdale, 98383
(360) 394-5489
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