Apply by September 8 for up to $298,000 in support of healthy and equitable birth outcomes and reaching priority populations that strengthens early learning development and kindergarten readiness.
Over 1,275 SPP participants graduated in June for the 2024-25 school year, marking their completion of preschool and readiness to transition to kindergarten.
Seattle’s Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is being recognized for its Seattle Preschool Program by the National League of Cities (NLC) for expanding access to high-quality early learning opportunities. DEEL is among a cohort of four cities which include Boston, MA, Hartford, CT, and Jacksonville, FL highlighted for early… [ Keep reading ]
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL), in partnership with Seattle Public Schools, hosted the College and Career Access Networking event. The event provided opportunity for community-based organizations supporting Seattle middle and high school students in the area of college and career readiness to connect, share highlights of their work and build community. This event was funded by the Washington Student Achievement Regional Challenge Grant.
On May 8 – 10, 2025 DEEL hosted the Children, Race, and Racism Institute: Centering, Cultivating, and Celebrating the Brilliance of Black Girls. The purpose of the Children, Race, and Racism institute is to continue the work started over 30-years ago when Seattle-area educators came together with the common goal… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) announced that more than 4,950 child care educators and staff will receive a one-time payment of up to $555.
DEEL is excited to share its spring newsletter. This quarter highlights the expansion of the Seattle Preschool Program for the upcoming 2025-26 school year – now enrolling. As well as free telehealth services for Seattle youth and young adults. Plus, the latest on the levy renewal process and information on… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Preschool Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year – classes begin in September!
On average families save $7,500 annually with Seattle’s child care subsidy assistance program SEATTLE – (March 7) – The Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is proud to announce the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is expanding its capacity to serve newly eligible families. Families living in Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) announced $805,000 in funding for facilities improvements at six Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) providers.
