About Us
Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program is a private, non-profit organization serving Southeast Washington and North Central Idaho. Our primary purpose is to provide early childhood education and family support services to limited-income families through several sources including Head Start (HS), Early Head Start (EHS), the state of Washington’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) and the state of Idaho’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs.
Lewis-Clark Early Childhood Program collectively works together to prevent the achievement gap and promote school readiness and future academic success by ensuring that all of our enrolled children are socially, physically, and academically ready for kindergarten.
Mission
Upholding best practice standards in Early Childhood Education through quality services.
Vision
Nurturing Children, Empowering Families
Values
As professionals we value integrity, communication and teamwork. We work together, reflecting these values, treating all with dignity and respect
Diversity
Our program values the unique individuality of each person and the cultural differences that make our community and organization distinctive. In carrying out these values, we strive to be all inclusive and create an environment where no one belief system or set of traditions is more acceptable than another.
About Head Start/Early Head Start
Head Start is a federal grant program directed by the Administration for Children & Families.
Initiated as a summer pilot project in 1965, it now serves 3 and 4 year old children through a nationwide preschool network. Early Head Start is a complementary extension of the original
Head Start effort, providing parental support and learning activities for expectant mothers and families with newborn to 3 year old children.
About ECEAP
Washington’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program provides preschool for low income and at-risk children in Washington state. The target ECEAP population is 3 and 4 year old children and their families whose household incomes are at or below 110 percent of the federal poverty level.