{"id":46,"date":"2014-02-03T13:23:31","date_gmt":"2014-02-03T21:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/childcare\/parenting-resources\/family-support-outreach\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T16:35:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T23:35:55","slug":"headstart","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/childcare\/headstart\/","title":{"rendered":"Head Start"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-alert alert alert-warning\">\n<p><strong>2025-2026 Head Start Preschool Applications Now Open<\/strong>! <em>(For Income Eligible Families)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enroll your child, who will be 3 or 4 by August 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/hULB0Lx95u\" aria-disabled=\"false\"><strong>APPLY NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bellevue College Early Learning Center offers a Head Start program on-site for income-eligible families. To apply, please submit one application packet per child along with the required documents. Eligibility is based on the child\u2019s age and family income, not the date of the application. Our programs tend to fill quickly, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible! All Information provided in the application is confidential and will only be used to determine your child\u2019s eligibility. We do not require or check immigration or DSHS status.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default wp-duotone-unset-1\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2022\/08\/garden-planting-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Children gardening\" class=\"wp-image-2300 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2022\/08\/garden-planting-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2022\/08\/garden-planting-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2022\/08\/garden-planting-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2022\/08\/garden-planting-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2022\/08\/garden-planting-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Planting for our future<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_8d710c61-6578-4f4b-9a6b-15bc6f27d64c\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_a27dfd13-27aa-425b-a64a-e0a165a44243\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_a27dfd13-27aa-425b-a64a-e0a165a44243\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse_a27dfd13-27aa-425b-a64a-e0a165a44243\"><strong>Head Start Program Overview<\/strong> &nbsp;<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_a27dfd13-27aa-425b-a64a-e0a165a44243\" class=\"collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_a27dfd13-27aa-425b-a64a-e0a165a44243\" data-parent=\"#accordion_8d710c61-6578-4f4b-9a6b-15bc6f27d64c\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_8d710c61-6578-4f4b-9a6b-15bc6f27d64c\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Our Head Start program provides preschool classes for children ages 3-5. Our programs include indoor and outdoor learning experiences that promote school readiness, family support resources, nutritious meals, health and developmental screenings, and opportunities for parent involvement. Our Head Start program operates on a full-day model, offering care up to 10 hours per day, 4-5 days a week, Monday through Friday. We are open year-round, except for observed federal holidays, inclement weather, or Bellevue College closures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2024\/10\/Head-Start-Logo-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2477 img-fluid \" style=\"width:74px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2024\/10\/Head-Start-Logo-2.png 900w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2024\/10\/Head-Start-Logo-2-270x300.png 270w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2024\/10\/Head-Start-Logo-2-768x854.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_b79b6e3c-3da5-4cfa-9fc3-b51a1bd63971\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_b79b6e3c-3da5-4cfa-9fc3-b51a1bd63971\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_b79b6e3c-3da5-4cfa-9fc3-b51a1bd63971\"><strong>Enrolling in Head Start<\/strong><\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_b79b6e3c-3da5-4cfa-9fc3-b51a1bd63971\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_b79b6e3c-3da5-4cfa-9fc3-b51a1bd63971\" data-parent=\"#accordion_8d710c61-6578-4f4b-9a6b-15bc6f27d64c\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_8d710c61-6578-4f4b-9a6b-15bc6f27d64c\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Enrollment is open year-around. Submit an application for your child at any time. If we do not have current openings, we will ask if you would like to be placed on our waitlist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_6696c2ca-a4ea-4374-8ebe-88b6b20bfe5e\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_6696c2ca-a4ea-4374-8ebe-88b6b20bfe5e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_6696c2ca-a4ea-4374-8ebe-88b6b20bfe5e\"><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_6696c2ca-a4ea-4374-8ebe-88b6b20bfe5e\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_6696c2ca-a4ea-4374-8ebe-88b6b20bfe5e\" data-parent=\"#accordion_8d710c61-6578-4f4b-9a6b-15bc6f27d64c\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_8d710c61-6578-4f4b-9a6b-15bc6f27d64c\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Student and community families meeting income and age requirements may be eligible for Head Start enrollment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Child must be 3 or 4 years old by August 31, the start of the school year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child must have full time child care subsidy funding through DCYF or Child Care Resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Families receiving public assistance (SSI, TANF, Basic Food (SNAP), WCCC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_8bc7e674-1e8d-49a0-9583-7efd1e6983aa\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_8bc7e674-1e8d-49a0-9583-7efd1e6983aa\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_8bc7e674-1e8d-49a0-9583-7efd1e6983aa\"><strong>Head Start Program Benefits<\/strong><\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_8bc7e674-1e8d-49a0-9583-7efd1e6983aa\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_8bc7e674-1e8d-49a0-9583-7efd1e6983aa\" data-parent=\"#accordion_8d710c61-6578-4f4b-9a6b-15bc6f27d64c\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_8d710c61-6578-4f4b-9a6b-15bc6f27d64c\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Children who attend Head Start are more ready for kindergarten than children who do not attend Head Start.&nbsp; (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acf.hhs.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/opre\/impacts_vol1.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.acf.hhs.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/opre\/impacts_vol1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Love et al., 2002<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children show additional gains in social-emotional development as a result of participating in Head Start at both 3 and 4 years old. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acf.hhs.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/opre\/faces_2009_child_outcomes_brief_final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aikens et al., 2013<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head Start children have a higher likelihood of graduating high school, attending college, and receiving a post-secondary degree, license, or certification.&nbsp;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hamiltonproject.org\/assets\/files\/long_term_impact_of_head_start_program.pdf\">Bauer and Schanzenbach, 2016<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The children of Head Start participants are significantly more likely to finish high school and enroll in college and they are significantly less likely to become teen parents or to be involved in the criminal justice system. (<a href=\"https:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/563b95a2e4b0c51a8b87767c\/t\/59b2e1d259cc681cdd587b22\/1504895485410\/Barr+%26+Gibbs_Intergenerational_2017.pdf\">Barr and Gibbs, 2017<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_62d8d55a-22c5-4519-b0c6-beeb42777233\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_62d8d55a-22c5-4519-b0c6-beeb42777233\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_62d8d55a-22c5-4519-b0c6-beeb42777233\"><strong>Family Engagement &amp; Leadership<\/strong><\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_62d8d55a-22c5-4519-b0c6-beeb42777233\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_62d8d55a-22c5-4519-b0c6-beeb42777233\" data-parent=\"#accordion_8d710c61-6578-4f4b-9a6b-15bc6f27d64c\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_8d710c61-6578-4f4b-9a6b-15bc6f27d64c\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Head Start Policy Council<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2019\/07\/IMG_6988-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two preschoolers reading a book together.\" class=\"wp-image-1836 img-fluid \" style=\"width:341px;height:227px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2019\/07\/IMG_6988-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2019\/07\/IMG_6988-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2019\/07\/IMG_6988-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2019\/07\/IMG_6988-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2019\/07\/IMG_6988.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Policy Council is a group of parents who make important decisions about how the whole PSESD (Puget Sound Educational Services District) program should operate. Each Head Start center elects two or three parents (one who votes-representative-and one or two back-ups-alternates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:67px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_dfddfb46-0e3e-45b7-9c09-d54fb21d17f0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_a2685870-f4d8-4be2-8f2e-0b7b8598fe05\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_a2685870-f4d8-4be2-8f2e-0b7b8598fe05\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse_a2685870-f4d8-4be2-8f2e-0b7b8598fe05\">Apply Now!<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_a2685870-f4d8-4be2-8f2e-0b7b8598fe05\" class=\"collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_a2685870-f4d8-4be2-8f2e-0b7b8598fe05\" data-parent=\"#accordion_dfddfb46-0e3e-45b7-9c09-d54fb21d17f0\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_dfddfb46-0e3e-45b7-9c09-d54fb21d17f0\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Available classroom openings fill quickly, please submit your application with all required information as soon as possible. Applications sent without the necessary documentation may delay processing and enrollment. Applications are available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Dari, French, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please let us know if you need the application in a language other than English. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-success text-bg-success\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_645cc984-65f2-4443-b432-7c82836fd289\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_645cc984-65f2-4443-b432-7c82836fd289\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_645cc984-65f2-4443-b432-7c82836fd289\">Next Program Year 2025-2025 (Begins Sept 2025)<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_645cc984-65f2-4443-b432-7c82836fd289\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_645cc984-65f2-4443-b432-7c82836fd289\" data-parent=\"#accordion_dfddfb46-0e3e-45b7-9c09-d54fb21d17f0\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_dfddfb46-0e3e-45b7-9c09-d54fb21d17f0\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p><em>If your child turns 3 or 4 by August 31, 2025, please complete this application or submit an application request so we can contact you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/hULB0Lx95u\" aria-disabled=\"false\">2025-2026 Head Start Application Request<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>2025-2026 Head Start Application (Print\/Download)<\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/25-26ELApp-Eng-1-1.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of 25-26ELApp-Eng (1).\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-3551fe78-845a-4f24-964e-c8ba638922fd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/25-26ELApp-Eng-1-1.pdf\">25-26ELApp-Eng (1)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/25-26ELApp-Eng-1-1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-3551fe78-845a-4f24-964e-c8ba638922fd\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2019\/07\/IMG_7125-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Preschool playground\" class=\"wp-image-1860 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2019\/07\/IMG_7125-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2019\/07\/IMG_7125-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2019\/07\/IMG_7125-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2019\/07\/IMG_7125-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2019\/07\/IMG_7125.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for support with Childcare or Early Learning Costs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore available subsidies and financial support options designed to fit your family\u2019s unique needs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_c60e9f34-d5bb-46aa-acef-00dd66c0da79\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_dd57e888-8686-4d1f-8ab1-6da8cba9b8dd\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_dd57e888-8686-4d1f-8ab1-6da8cba9b8dd\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse_dd57e888-8686-4d1f-8ab1-6da8cba9b8dd\"><strong>Working Connections Child Care (WCCC)<\/strong><\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_dd57e888-8686-4d1f-8ab1-6da8cba9b8dd\" class=\"collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"heading_dd57e888-8686-4d1f-8ab1-6da8cba9b8dd\" data-parent=\"#accordion_c60e9f34-d5bb-46aa-acef-00dd66c0da79\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_c60e9f34-d5bb-46aa-acef-00dd66c0da79\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) helps eligible families pay for child care.&nbsp;When a family qualifies for child care subsidy benefits and chooses an eligible provider, the state pays a portion of the cost of child care. Parents may be responsible for a copayment to their provider each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To learn more about the program, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcyf.wa.gov\/services\/earlylearning-childcare\/getting-help\/wccc\">Working Connections Child Care | Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/dcyf-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2803 img-fluid \" style=\"width:329px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/dcyf-1.png 549w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/dcyf-1-300x71.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_ff230c18-c981-4445-b6f2-389d56c8e64a\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_ff230c18-c981-4445-b6f2-389d56c8e64a\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_ff230c18-c981-4445-b6f2-389d56c8e64a\"><strong>Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy Program<\/strong><\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_ff230c18-c981-4445-b6f2-389d56c8e64a\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_ff230c18-c981-4445-b6f2-389d56c8e64a\" data-parent=\"#accordion_c60e9f34-d5bb-46aa-acef-00dd66c0da79\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_c60e9f34-d5bb-46aa-acef-00dd66c0da79\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>This program is designed to support families who are ineligible for or not well-served by existing subsidy programs. This program prioritizes families experiencing challenges to accessing child care, and in doing so, seeks to advance equity and eliminate disparities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>To learn more about the program, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightspark.org\/bskchildcare\/waitlist\/\">Waitlist Hub &#8211; BrightSpark<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/BSK-Logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2806 img-fluid \" style=\"width:273px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/BSK-Logo-1.png 500w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/04\/BSK-Logo-1-300x103.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2025-2026 Head Start Preschool Applications Now Open! (For Income Eligible Families) Enroll your child, who will be 3 or 4 by August 2025. APPLY NOW Bellevue College Early Learning Center offers a Head Start program on-site for income-eligible families. To apply, please submit one application packet per child along with the required documents. 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