Kinder Bridge

Kinder Bridge is Longview’s FREE, full-day pre-kindergarten program for four-year-olds. It offers a high-quality early learning experience to eligible children, especially for those who have been unable to participate in early education due to obstacles such as high costs. This FREE program is open to children who will have reached the age of four by August 31, 2026.

Kinder Bridge focuses on gradual transitions to help 4-year-olds prepare for kindergarten in age-appropriate ways. 

The program teaches:

• Play-based learning
• Positive peer interaction
• Problem-solving, empathy, and kindness
• How to manage feelings
• How to follow rules and expectations
• How a child can appropriately respond to and regulate their own needs

If your child will be four years old by August 31, 2026, and would benefit from pre-kindergarten early learning, but the cost has been an issue, we encourage you to apply today here.

In June, families that have filled out an application will be invited to visit one of our schools for a family conference and student screening. Screening appointments take about one hour to complete.

We encourage parents to apply to Head Start/ECEAP or use the Child Care Aware WA State system to see what is available in our community before considering Kinder Bridge. Longview Public Schools partners with Head Start and ECEAP to collaboratively see which program fits the needs of our community's families. 

• Head Start/ECAP Online Registration Link
• Child Care Awareness Website 
• Early Learning Income Thresholds

Head Start/ECEAP Phone: 360.442.2800