The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP, pronounced “e-cap”) is Washington’s FREE comprehensive preschool program serving income and environmentally eligible 3 and 4-year old children and their families. ECEAP provides kindergarten readiness through education, health and nutrition services, family support, advocacy training, and parent education. YWCA ECEAP promotes long-term success through trauma-informed care, Conscious Discipline (a researched based social-emotional curriculum that focuses on the adult first), enriching environments, and dedicated staff.

The Safe Haven classroom provides a quality and caring environment for children. This free service allows caregivers to focus their energy on meeting their personal goals and healing through YWCA Spokane’s services. This free service also protects children from situations that may be re-traumatizing, such as the experience of being in an appointment where a child hears and observes their caregiver talking about domestic violence.