
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 subsidized child care through the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP), Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), and other high needs programs. Through a partnership between City of Seattle and PHSKC, public health nurses are making direct assessments of developing children, ensuring teachers and parents are equipped with key medical knowledge to help children flourish.
“We have a background in pediatric well-being and health, but the teachers are really the experts in early learning and education,” says Tyler Breier, a public health nurse with PHSKC. “Our role is really supporting them and making sure that they feel empowered and equipped with resources they need.”

The Child Care Health Program offers no-cost services to DEEL-contracted child care and preschool partners participating in DEEL-funded SPP and ECEAP. As part of the CCHP program, public health nurses meet with preschool teachers to assess and identify how to best support children’s developmental needs or address any health concerns. To learn more about the Child Care Health Program visit https://kingcounty. gov/childcare. Read DEEL’s Annual Report highlighting investments made in the 2022-23 school year.