Get Involved
Empower the Next Generation.
We operate on the generosity of local community members, private foundations, and public sources. Every donation directly supports continued high-quality instruction to the over 100 preschool students at our three partner schools.
Ways you can engage:
Donate
The Early Childhood Education Initiative is fiscally sponsored by the Orcas Island Community Foundation. Help us sustain and expand our mission with a charitable contribution.
Volunteer
Learn about opportunities to get involved with the Early Childhood Education Initiative and help empower our mission to provide a quality early childhood education for all children on Orcas Island.
Connect
For any general inquiries and questions, please reach out to us. We are happy to help.
Joining the ECEI steering committee was an easy choice. It is a way for me to volunteer my time to support our youngest learners, the programs, and families while surrounding myself with passionate people that deeply care about improving the lives of children and families in our community.
Ethna Flanigan, San Juan County ECEAP Coordinator
Our History
A small group on Orcas understood that some children on the island were not attending pre-school and others could not fully participate due to the financial situations of their families.
What We Do
The Early Childhood Education Initiative is dedicated to ensuring that every single child on Orcas Island has access to a high-quality preschool education, regardless of their family’s financial situation.