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.
The Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) has received a third gold medal for high-quality preschool programming. This is the seventh year SPP has received national recognition.
Save the date for upcoming grants supporting kindergarten readiness. A preview of DEEL’s 2025 funding opportunities is available now on our website! The mission of the Department of Education and Early Learning is to transform the lives of Seattle’s children, youth, and families through strategic investments in education. We envision a… [ Keep reading ]
The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is proud to announce it will provide up to $2.8 million to support child care workers.
Happy holidays from DEEL! Read our winter 2024 newsletter here. This issue spotlights education opportunities and successes from Preschool to Promise, while highlighting resources and partnerships supporting youth mental wellness with a focus on Seattle young people ages 13 to 24. Learn more about the power of partnership through community stories in the… [ Keep reading ]
How Hilltop blends classroom observations and play within the Seattle Preschool Program.
Free online therapy currently available for local teens and young adults; additional telehealth provider partners to be announced mid-December SEATTLE (December 10) – Today, the City of Seattle announced a new partnership between the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) and Talkspace, a leading online behavioral health care company,… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Education & Early Learning is accepting applications from center-based early learning providers seeking to join Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) or expand their existing SPP contracts.
#LightsOnAfterschool: DEEL celebrates the many community educators and mentors who create environments of safety, welcome, growth and affirmation for Seattle youth! Your efforts improve the wellbeing of our young people, in school and beyond. We see you, and we are grateful for your collaboration and commitment. In honor of Lights… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) and BrightSpark Early Learning Services are excited to announce that Child Care Worker Retention Payments will be available in early 2025. The distribution amount will be up to $2.9 million allocated from the City’s 2024 budget. This initiative and one-time payment… [ Keep reading ]
