Apply for Preschool

Welcome to the Hewins Early Learning Center!

2026/27 Applications are here!

To start the process, please fill out the following application:

2026-2027 Application - English

2026-2027 Application - Spanish/Español

Applications in other languages are available below.

You can bring completed applications and required documents to the school or email them to ersea@fpschools.org. Submitting an application does not guarantee you a place in our programs, so please consider other childcare options as well.

Required Documents

There is an income verification component to the application, so please submit the following documents.

1. Completed and signed Early Learning Application

2. Proof of Income (2025 W2, front page 2025 tax return, or last 12 months of pay stubs)

3. Proof of Residency and/or Verification of Residence

Utility Bill (garbage, sewer, water, cable)
Lease or Mortgage agreement
Signed Franklin Pierce Schools Alternate Verification of Residence Form (English) or (Spanish), and one of the above items to verify name and address of owner/person responsible for residence.

4. Birth Certificate

5. Proof of immunizations if vaccinated outside WA state

6. Proof of SNAP, TANF, SSI for disability (Benefits Letter with time period, name, and amount included)

Contact the HELC

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS!

Free meals
Free transportation
8:1 ratio
Family events
Food, mental health, parenting resources

Concerned about your child's development?

The Child Find screening serves children living within the Franklin Pierce School District that are 3-5 years old. The purpose of the Child Find screening is to determine if your child is in need of special education services. Your child’s skills in communication, fine and gross motor, school readiness, social and behavior, and hearing are screened to determine if further testing is needed.

Please contact the front office at (253) 298-4675 to learn more or schedule an appointment.

For children under 3 years of age, click here to access information about early intervention services through Pierce County.

Applications in Other Languages

Amharic Application

Arabic Application

Chinese Simplified Application

Chinese Traditional Application

Dari Application

French Application

Portuguese Application

Punjabi Application

Russian Application

Somali Application

Ukranian Application

Vietnamese Application

Additional Information

Where is the Hewins ELC located?

Preschool Program Details

The Franklin Pierce Community Preschool Program is an integrated preschool program that provides a chance for students with and without disabilities to learn together in a developmentally appropriate classroom that also works to prepare students for kindergarten. Children must turn 3 years old during the school year to qualify.

Class is in session on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays. There is no school on Wednesdays. The classes are 3 ½ hours long and are offered in two separate sessions depending on your address.

Morning 8:00am - 11:30am
Afternoon 11:30pm - 3:00pm

If you have questions about the program or need assistance with enrollment please contact Maria Anderson at (253) 298-4689 or ersea@fpschools.org.

Applying to HELC

Families may apply for free preschool classes by completing the forms below and submitting them to the school office or ersea@fpschools.org.

Please remember there is an income verification for these programs.

2025-2026 Applications:

2025-2026 Early Learning Application in English.

2025-2026 Early Learning Application in Spanish.

Proof of Income (W2, 1040 tax return or 12 months of paystubs)
Birth Certificate
Copy of Immunizations OR permission to look up on WAIIS
Proof of Public Assistance, if any received
Proof of Residency and/or Verification of Residence
- Signed Franklin Pierce Schools Alternate Verification of Residence Form (English) or (Spanish), and one of the above items to verify name and address of owner/person responsible for residence.

What is Child Find?

The Child Find screening serves children living within the Franklin Pierce School District that are 3-5 years old. The purpose of the Child Find screening is to determine if your child is in need of special education services. Your child’s skills in communication, fine and gross motor, school readiness, social and behavior, and hearing are screened to determine if further testing is needed.