The Seattle Department of Education & Early Learning (DEEL) is excited to announce 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 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 ]
Learn about planned FEPP Levy investments in childcare and education, and share what matters most to you! The Seattle Department of Education & Early Learning (DEEL) is hosting a series of Community Conversations this December about the renewal of the Families, Education, Preschool & Promise Levy (FEPP). With the passage of… [ 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.
Since 2018, DEEL has participated in Children’s Funding Project’s voter-approved children’s fund community of practice. The community of practice connects DEEL with a national network of more than 25 peer cities and counties who steward local funding to benefit children, youth, and families. Participants share best practices for service delivery, legislative advocacy, grant-making, evaluation, and more.
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 ]
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.
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 ]
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.
