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It’s a Vibe: Community-Centered DEEL Wellness Fair Offers Resources for Seattle Youth to Thrive  

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 ]

Opportunity to Join the Seattle Preschool Program for 2026-2027 School Year

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.

New Income Eligibility Guidelines Expand Access to City’s Child Care Assistance Program for Seattle Families 

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.

Celebrating 10 Years of Seattle Preschool Program Growth and Kindergarten Readiness 

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 ]

DEEL Welcomes Seattle Teens to “Thrive & Vibe” Free Health and Wellness Event on October 25

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 ]

DEEL awards over $500K to five Seattle Preschool Program early learning centers to improve facilities 

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.

Applications Now Open for Seattle Youth Safety Ambassadors Mental Health and Community Safety Peer Outreach Opportunity  

The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) and Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) are proud to announce the Seattle Youth Safety Ambassadors (YSA) peer leadership program for the 2025-26 school year. YSA is a youth-led awareness initiative designed to promote safety, wellness, and services available in Seattle schools and… [ Keep reading ]

Eligible Seattle Preschool Program families to receive free ORCA cards this school year, in partnership with Seattle’s Department of Transportation

SDOT and DEEL are partnering for a third year to provide eligible Seattle Preschool Program families with no-cost ORCA cards to help meet their transportation needs.

Education Levy Updates: Mayor Harrell Signs Legislation Sending Seattle’s Transformative Proposal to Voters 

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 ]

DEEL Celebrates Nearly 1,300 Seattle Preschool Program Graduates 

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.