Paid opportunities are available to support survey and focus group participation This fall, DEEL is engaging community members – Seattle teens and young people up to 24, as well as local organizations who offer youth mentoring programs—to help design a new grant. The Every Child Ready-Families, Education, Preschool, and… [ Keep reading ]
City of Seattle sustains wage equity investment for childcare workforce The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is proud to announce open applications for $2.5 million in funding to support Seattle childcare workforce retention. In partnership with BrightSpark Early Learning Services, DEEL is awarding one-time payments with funds allocated from the Every Child Ready-Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) levy. This funding is intended to provide… [ Keep reading ]
Effective immediately, the City of Seattle is announcing new expanded eligibility for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) making 2,000 new Seattle families eligible for licensed child care co-pay support.
Building on Seattle’s 35-year legacy of successful education levies, this six-year investment is a commitment to support children, youth, and families at every stage of life Seattle – On June 24, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined Councilmember Maritza Rivera, the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL), and education, labor,… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
For over eight years, BrightSpark Early Learning Services has partnered with DEEL through the Homeless Child Care Subsidy Program (HCCSP). HCCSP is a low-barrier program predominantly serving families experiencing homelessness and facing challenges accessing child care programs.
