DEEL Celebrates Nearly 1,300 Seattle Preschool Program Graduates
July 24, 2025
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 Recognized in Top Four Cities Prioritizing Children, Families, and Child Care Workforce
July 1, 2025
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 ]
College and Career Readiness Networking Event Highlights Regional Grant Partnership
June 9, 2025
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.
Children, Race, and Racism Institute: Centering, Cultivating, and Celebrating the Brilliance of Black Girls
May 19, 2025
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 ]
Nearly 5,000 Seattle Child Care Staff Receiving Retention Payments
May 1, 2025
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 Spring 2025 Newsletter
March 31, 2025
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 ]
Award-Winning Seattle Preschool Program Expanding for 2025-26 School Year
March 14, 2025
The Seattle Preschool Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year – classes begin in September!
Seattle Families Invited to Apply to Child Care Assistance Program
March 7, 2025
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 ]
DEEL Awards $805K to Six Child Care Centers to Improve Seattle Preschool Program Facilities
March 5, 2025
The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) announced $805,000 in funding for facilities improvements at six Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) providers.
Seattle King County’s Public Health Nurses Bridge Knowledge and Equity for Healthy Kids
January 30, 2025
Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) has a diverse team of child health specialists supporting a healthy start for Seattle’s children while unlocking the full potential of early learning educators. The Child Care Health Program (CCHP) provides consultations to child care sites across Seattle, including those who offer… [ Keep reading ]