Early Childhood Learning Center

350 Anne Antelope Avenue, PO Box 408
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-6507

Mission Statement

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe Early Childhood Learning Center is committed to ensuring educational, family, health, disability and safety services that meet the needs of participating children and their families.

Hours of Operation

Infant/Toddler and Preschool Development	Monday - Thursday	8:00am - 3:00pm
Before and After School Program	Monday - Thursday	7:00am - 8:00am, Monday -- Thursday 3:00pm - 5:00pm, Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm

Vision

Every Child’s Spirit is respected, nurtured and loved.

ECLC Programs

Head Start - is a national preschool program designed to meet the needs of children ages 3-5 years of age. Head Start serves 3-5 year olds in a center-based program option.

Early Head Start - is a national program designed for children and families prenatal to age 3. Early Head Start offers two program options: center-based, and prenatal services (serves 6 prenatal families). Whichever program you choose, you will be receiving the same high-quality standards across the board for your children and family.

EHS and HS - provide comprehensive developmental services in the areas of education, health, nutrition and social/emotional needs of the children, as well as provide support services for families based on their individual needs

First Steps - First Steps is an early intervention program which serves children birth to age six. The following services are provided:

Developmental tracking-helps you monitor the physical, social, and mental development of your child.
Assessment services-provides professional diagnostic services in the areas of speech, language, health, hearing, motor skills, and intellectual development.
Intervention services-provides teachers, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech/language pathologist and service coordinators for children with diagnosed disabilities.

Before and After School Care - is a fee for service implemented to provide full day, full year services throughout the year. A sliding scale is available for enrolled Tribal members based on household income verification. Some parents may qualify for ICCP and/or CCDF, which would subsidize the cost of your Before and After School Care.