Head Start

Walla Walla Public Schools
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362
112 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
The Head Start/ECEAP preschool located at 1150 W Chestnut St in Walla Walla, WA, is an early childhood education program dedicated to fostering school readiness for children from low-income families. By integrating comprehensive services, the program supports the cognitive, social, and emotional development of children, ensuring they are prepared for the transition to kindergarten. The facility operates with a focus on both the child and the family unit, providing structured classroom instruction alongside resources that promote long-term academic and personal success.

Beyond standard preschool curriculum, this location emphasizes the "whole-child" approach characteristic of Head Start and ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) initiatives. This typically includes health, nutritional, and family support services designed to remove barriers to learning. By partnering with parents and community agencies, the center aims to create a supportive environment where children can thrive, receive necessary early interventions, and build a strong foundation for their future educational journey.
112
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    78 (69.6%)
  • White
    29 (25.9%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.7%)
  • Black
    1 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Walla Walla Public Schools
Phone: (509)526-1780
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 112
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 112
Gender Ratio
Nearby Pre Kindergartens (Within 10 Miles)
ECEAP
Walla Walla Public Schools
0 Students
1150 W Chestnut St
Walla Walla, WA 99362 (0.0 miles away)
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K