Pathway to Seattle Preschool Program
Pathway to Seattle Preschool Program
About Pathway
Pathway provides full- and half-day high-quality preschool programs for low-income 3- and 4-year-olds. Part-day Pathway programs provide a 3½ hour instructional day for children, 4 to 5 days a week from September to June. Full-day Pathway programs provide 6 or more hours a day for children, 5 days a week from September to June. Pathway uses a research-based curriculum that is aligned with Washington State early learning guidelines and Common Core standards. Teachers provide daily opportunities for children to improve skills in language and literacy, math concepts, science, social studies, arts, physical development, and social and emotional development.
Teachers with degrees in Early Childhood Education
Small class sizes
Enriched classroom environments
Continuing education required for teachers
Help with kindergarten enrollment and transition
Bilingual programs and teaching staff
Pathway Locations
Pathway programs are run by community-based organizations and schools, and are located in or near elementary schools.
Pathway Eligibility Requirements
- Children must be three or four years old by August 31st of participating year
- Families must live within Seattle City limits
- Must meet income guidelines
Pathway Income Guidelines 2020 - 2021
| Family Size |
Family Gross Monthly Income Limits (up to 350% FPL) |
| 1 | -0- to $3,720 |
| 2 | -0- to $5,030 |
| 3 | -0- to $6,335 |
| 4 | -0- to $7,641 |
| 5 | -0- to $8,950 |
| 6 | -0- to $10,255 |
| 7 | -0- to $11,561 |
| 8 | -0- to $12,870 |
| 9 | -0- to $14,175 |
| 10 | -0- to $15,481 |
* Payment assistance may be available if families need help paying for a full-day program through Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) or the City of Seattle's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
Pathway Application Process
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