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.
In honor of Black Futures Month, DEEL celebrates our many Black-led partner organizations and the Black youth and families they serve. From prenatal to preschool, K-12 to postsecondary, DEEL investments promote positive outcomes for our communities furthest from educational justice. DEEL partnerships prioritize culturally specific and responsive, high-quality learning environments… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Promise is a college tuition and success program launched by Seattle Colleges, Seattle Public Schools, and the City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) following passage of the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy in 2018. The three core components of Seattle Promise– up to two years… [ Keep reading ]
Alongside the new partnership with Talkspace, increased staffing at school-based health centers, and other holistic approaches, seven local mental health and wellness organizations will serve youth ages 13 to 24 through a suite of virtual and in-person care options SEATTLE (January 28) – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell joined education and public… [ 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.
