Federal Way Public Schools Headstart

(253)945-2000

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Federal Way Public Schools Head Start, located at 31457 28th Ave S in Federal Way, Washington, is an early childhood education program dedicated to preparing children from low-income families for long-term academic success. As part of the broader Federal Way Public Schools district, this program focuses on a holistic approach to child development. It emphasizes school readiness by providing comprehensive services that include early learning instruction, social-emotional support, and developmental screenings to ensure children are meeting critical milestones before entering kindergarten.

Beyond academics, the program places a strong emphasis on family engagement and community support. Head Start works closely with parents to provide resources for health, nutrition, and parent education, fostering an environment where both the child and the family can thrive. By integrating high-quality classroom experiences with essential family services, the Federal Way Head Start program aims to close the achievement gap and provide a stable, nurturing foundation for the community’s youngest learners.

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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:	Federal Way School District
Phone:	(253)945-2000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
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Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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.

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