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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 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.

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.

Nearly 5,000 Seattle Child Care Staff Receiving Retention Payments 

Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) announced that more than 4,950 child care educators and staff will receive a one-time payment of up to $555. 

DEEL Spring 2025 Newsletter

DEEL is excited to share its spring newsletter. This quarter highlights the expansion of the Seattle Preschool Program for the upcoming 2025-26 school year – now enrolling. As well as free telehealth services for Seattle youth and young adults. Plus, the latest on the levy renewal process and information on… [ Keep reading ]

Award-Winning Seattle Preschool Program Expanding for 2025-26 School Year 

The Seattle Preschool Program is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year – classes begin in September!  

Seattle Families Invited to Apply to Child Care Assistance Program 

On average families save $7,500 annually with Seattle’s child care subsidy assistance program SEATTLE – (March 7) – The Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is proud to announce the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is expanding its capacity to serve newly eligible families. Families living in Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

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 ]