The Seattle Department of Education & Early Learning (DEEL) is excited to share new opportunities for community members and organizations to engage, learn more, and share priorities on the Families, Education, Preschool & Promise Levy (FEPP). With the passage of Prop 1 – FEPP Levy, the City of Seattle will adopt a six-year… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) has earned its fourth consecutive national Gold Medal for high-quality, accessible preschool programming, continuing Seattle’s leadership in early learning excellence. This marks the eighth year SPP has received national recognition. The award was presented by CityHealth and the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) at Rutgers… [ Keep reading ]
Upward Bound scholars and families gather to learn about college opportunities and celebrate the holiday season On December 19, scholars from Garfield and Rainier Beach High Schools gathered with family and Upward Bound (UB) staff to hear from program alumnae and celebrate all the accomplishments of UB scholars in 2025…. [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is now accepting applications for volunteers to serve on the Families, Education, Preschool & Promise (FEPP) Levy Oversight Committee (LOC). The LOC plays a key role in shaping education programs and policies that support Seattle’s youth and families. Approved by nearly 80% of Seattle voters,… [ Keep reading ]
Intergenerational attendees participated in wellness activities, heard from Seahawks legend guest, and learned about free mental health programs On Saturday, October 25, the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) hosted “Thrive & Vibe: A Youth Health and Wellness Celebration” at El Centro de la Raza’s Centilia Cultural Center in… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Education & Early Learning is accepting applications from early learning provider, and entities seeking to join the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) for the 2026-2027 school year.
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.
SPP meets FEPP Levy expansion target of 2,500 with 90% enrollment rate This school year, the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of providing early childhood education and preparing 11,421 of Seattle’s 3- and 4-year-olds for kindergarten. Following voter support for the 2014 Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Youth and young adults ages 13 to 24 are invited to join the Department of Education and Early Learning and community partners on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11am to 1pm at Centilia Cultural Center in Beacon Hill The City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) invites Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is awarding approximately $530,000 to five Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) providers to improve and expand facilities serving the city’s youngest learners.
