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Seattle Promise: The Power of Partnership Promoting Access to Higher Education for Seattle Scholars

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 ]

Seattle King County’s Public Health Nurses Bridge Knowledge and Equity for Healthy Kids 

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 ]

Seattle Preschool Program Wins Third National Gold Medal for High-Quality, Accessible Early Learning Programming 

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.

Hearing, Speech, and Deaf Center: Rosen Family Preschool Dual Language Initiative 

Located in Seattle’s Madison Valley, the Hearing, Speech, and Deaf Center (HSDC) Rosen Family Preschool offers two Seattle Preschool Program classrooms for three- and four-year-olds, serving deaf and hard of hearing children and families. HSDC is part of the new SPP classroom expansion for the 2024-2025 school year and a recipient of facilities grant funding for classroom improvements in 2022.  

Now Open: Seattle Preschool Program Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

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.

DEEL Seeking Applicants For FEPP Levy Oversight Committee

LOC members will help guide and monitor the 2018 FEPP Levy’s progress towards achieving educational goals. Apply today!

Now Open Request for Investment (RFI) – Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) Provider Facilities Fund

The Department of Education and Early Learning is excited to announce the opening of the SPP Providers Facilities Fund Request for Investment (RFI) funding opportunity as part of the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy, passed by voters in 2018.  To be considered for funding, applicants are invited to apply… [ Keep reading ]

Study Outlines True Cost of Child Care in Seattle and King County

In July 2021, the City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) and King County Best Starts for Kids (BSK) jointly commissioned a report to build upon work done by P5 Fiscal Strategies for the statewide Washington Child Care Collaborative Task Force to understand the true cost of child care.  

Annual Call for FEPP Levy Oversight Committee Volunteers

The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is accepting applications for one new member to join the Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) Levy Oversight Committee (LOC).

Education Investments Included in Mayor Harrell’s 2024 Budget Proposal

The 2023-2024 Proposed Mid-Biennial Budget Adjustments released this week reflects Mayor Harrell’s continued commitment to, and investment in, bold actions that address urgent needs of our communities and advance our One Seattle priorities.