Developmental Preschool

511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388

29 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Based on the location provided, this facility is part of the **Steilacoom Historical School District’s Early Learning program**. It serves as a dedicated hub for early childhood education, specifically designed to prepare young children for their transition into elementary school.

The program integrates two primary components: a standard **Preschool** curriculum and the **ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program)**. ECEAP is a state-funded initiative that provides comprehensive services—including high-quality early education, family support, and health/nutrition coordination—to children and families who meet specific eligibility requirements. By combining these programs, the school creates an inclusive environment that focuses on foundational social-emotional development, early literacy, and school readiness in a structured, professional setting.

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Developmental Preschool
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	10
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	6

Hispanic
10 (34.5 %)
White
7 (24.1 %)
Two or More
6 (20.7 %)
Black
5 (17.2 %)
Asian
1 (3.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Steilacoom Hist. School District
Phone:	(253)983-2238
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	29
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
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.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29