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Our Programs

At EOCF, we’re committed to providing high-quality early childhood education though preschool, childcare and family services at no cost to eligible families across Clark County, Woodland and Long Beach.

Preschool & Childcare

To learn more about an EOCF program, click to reveal more information.

Early Head Start

Early Head Start provides full-day preschool, childcare​, home-based program, and family support services for infants and toddlers (prenatal to 36 months), prenatal women in Clark County that are determined to be income-eligible based on current Federal Poverty Guidelines and Early Head Start Performance Standards

Center-Based Full-Day
Preschool and childcare programs are located at one of our two licensed childcare centers in Vancouver.

  • Monday-Friday: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
  • Transportation: Not Provided
  • Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Snack (Infants fed on-demand)

Home-Based
Qualified teachers bring curriculum and learning supplies when they visit the home once a week for 90 minutes.

  • Monday-Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Transportation: N/A
  • Meals Provided: N/A
Head Start

Head Start is a preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 years old, offered in the classroom (Center-Based) or within the family’s home (Home-Based).

Families who are determined to be income-eligible based on current Federal Poverty Guidelines and ECEAP Performance Standards may enroll. Funded in partnership with the Office of Head Start (OHS).

Center-Based
Full-Day Full-Year, School-Day, or Part-Day models provide families flexibility and balance. EOCF offers Head Start preschool programs at over 40 locations throughout Clark County, Woodland and Long Beach.

 

  • Monday – Friday: Hours Vary by Location
  • Transportation: Limited to Specific Sites
  • Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch and Snack
    Depending on participating model.

Home-Based
Within the family’s home, preschool services and resources are offered to Home-Based learners. Child & Family Educators use “Parents as Teachers” curriculum and learning supplies that support parent-child interactions, daily routines, and household materials. Group socializations occur monthly, within small groups of program children, parents, and EOCF educators.

  • Monday – Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Transportation: N/A
  • Meals Provided: N/A
Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP)

ECEAP (pronounced “E CAP”) offers preschool to children ages 3 to 5 years old. In the classroom, ECEAP is provided in Part-Day and Full-School Day models.

Families who are determined to be income-eligible based on current Federal Poverty Guidelines and ECEAP Performance Standards may enroll. Funded in partnership with the Washington State Department of Children, Family and Youth.

Center-Based
Part-Day and Full-School Day models provide families with flexibility and balance. ECEAP programs are provided at various classrooms located throughout Clark County.

 

  • Monday-Friday: Hours Vary by Location
    Morning or afternoon classes are available.
  • Transportation: Not Provided
  • Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack
    Depending on participating model.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Children must meet age requirements.
  • Prenatal women must be planning to enroll their newborn after birth.
  • For Full-Day Programs: Families must be eligible to receive a subsidy through the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), or pay the full copay privately.

Must meet eligibility requirements for enrollment.

Our Locations

Our Focus

At EOCF we place our programming focus on five key areas of influence.  Working in tandem, these provide the children we serve with a holistic influence that benefits their early development.

The Individual Child

Our preschool curriculum is high quality and is tailored to meet each child’s needs and interests. Individual learning plans and goals are created with the family, and we provide tools for each child to be successful.

Health

Children who are healthy are better learners. EOCF provides health screenings for hearing, vision, development, and height and weight. We support and encourage families in getting regular well-child care. We can help families find a physician, get insurance for their children and connect to other community resources as needed. Outdoor learning and physical activity is important for children’s development and is provided each day.

Family Engagement

All of our programs encourage family participation in the classroom. We also offer free classes with childcare for parenting and child development, health and nutrition, leadership and advocacy, budgeting and shopping, plus fun family events. Parents have an opportunity to join the Parent Policy Council. Our Family Advocates can help parents and guardians locate medical, dental, education and employment services and other community resources.

Nutrition

We provide nutritious food following USDA guidelines. Children are provided up to 2/3 of their daily nutritional requirements while attending our programs. We work closely with families, their physician and our registered dietitian to meet each child’s special dietary needs. Families can share recipes and culturally diverse meals are offered. Classes on gardening, nutrition, shopping for and cooking healthy foods are available.

Dental Care

Families are supported in getting dental checkups each year as it’s hard for children to learn when their teeth hurt. We can help families get dental insurance and find a dentist who cares for young children. All toddlers are provided a toothbrush and toothpaste in the classroom and are encouraged to brush their teeth at school each day.

Meet the Armas Family

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Meet Carlos

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Family at fundraising event for EOCF.

Meet The Clay Family

Meet The Clay Family, a valued Program Family of EOCF, celebrated for their efforts in utilizing various programs EOCF has to offer while working to better themselves for the next generation in their family.   Next Generation Support The holistic care that EOCF...

Meet The Ditzler Family

Read through an interview with The Ditzler Family whose lives have changed thanks to EOCF's preschool programs and family support services.   "If there were no program like Head Start, my family would not have the support needed to help my child prepare for...

Meet Moses

Meet Moses, a valued EOCF Staff Member who has changed numerous lives through preschool programs and family support services.   From Student to Teacher Moses Kimeli Korir began his career with EOCF in February 2021 as a full-time Head Start teacher at our...

Meet The Culp Family

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Meet Liam & Emberlee

Meet Liam and Emberlee, valued program children at EOCF's Long Beach location.   Opportunities to Grow By offering support with nutrition to home-based learning opportunities, EOCF has been able to meet and exceed the needs of local families seeking assistance...

Meet Charlotte

Meet Charlotte, a valued child of our EOCF programs whose family helped her grow by utilizing EOCF's preschool programs and family support services.   Failure to Thrive “Charlotte (“Lottie”) was born with a congenital heart disease called Complete AV Canal....

Meet the Gomez-Rodriguez Family

Meet an EOCF family whose involvement in Early Head Start and engagement opportunities strengthened their lifelong bonds, thanks to EOCF's preschool programs and family support services.   Resources & Reliability "This family has had two children in the...

Meet The Roberts Family

Read through an interview with The Roberts Family whose lives have changed thanks to EOCF's preschool programs and family support services.   "We grew up in a low-income household with many other family members, my mother instilled in me the importance of being...