EARLY LEARNING
EARLY LEARNING AT ORONDO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Preschool Program
The Orondo School District offers morning and afternoon preschool sessions Monday through Thursday for qualifying three and four year olds.
These slots are funded by both the local levy and the state Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). Parents or guardians may choose to purchase an additional session depending on availability.
Our ECEAP preschool program prioritizes children turning four prior to August 31 and qualifying by income or special education needs. Remaining available district-funded slots are open to three and four year old children based on availability and need.
Kindergarten Readiness Program
The Kindergarten Readiness program at Orondo School District helps prepare young children for success in school and life. We work with students who may need extra support because of their family background or because they are learning English as a second language.
In our classrooms, students learn through hands-on activities that encourage independence and responsibility. We also build a strong classroom community where students learn to take care of themselves and each other. Families are an important part of our program too. We work with parents and teach them how to support their child’s learning and growth at home.
Our program is part of Washington’s Early Achievers Program and offers ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) services.
Enrollment Information
We are currently accepting registrations for our preschool program. We offer a free early learning program for three and four-year-olds. The program includes meals. Your child must be 3 by August 31, 2025 to enroll in the program. We are also enrolling kindergarten students for the 2025-2026 school year. Call the district at 509-784-1333 to learn more and enroll your student in either program.
Additional Resources
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ECEAP)
ECEAP is the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program funded by Washington State for children 2 and 4. ECEAP includes the following services:
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Family support and parent involvement
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Child health coordination and nutrition
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Services responsive and appropriate to each child's family and heritage and experience
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Some of the benefits children in this type of program experience are:
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Healthier when they start kindergarten
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Higher skills for reading, math, and science
CHILD FIND
As a member of the Educational Service District 112 Special Education ESA, Orondo School District conducts childfind activities for the purpose of locating, evaluating, and identifying individuals with a suspected disability who are residing within district boundaries, whether or not they are enrolled in the public school system. Childfind activities apply to individuals aged birth through 21 years who are not currently receiving special education and related services.