ECEAP (pronounced "E-Cap") is the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program funded by Washington State for children 3 and 4. Head Start is funded by the federal government for children ages 3 and 4 and, in some locations, pregnant women and children birth to age 3. Both ECEAP and Head Start include: -Free early learning child care or preschool to support child's development and learning. In some locations, Head Start may also offer home-based services. -Family support and parent involvement. -Child health coordination and nutrition. -Services responsive and appropriate to each child's and family's heritage and experience.