Seattle’s award-winning preschool program is expanding to 97 sites citywide, and partnering with 27 organizations
This morning at Causey’s Learning Center in the Central District, DEEL announced the expansion of the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP), a longtime partner since the inception of the program. The city is investing up to $3.5 million for SPP classroom expansions for the 2024-2025 school year.
Mayor Bruce Harrell, Councilmember Maritza Rivera and Department of Education and Early Learning Director Dwane Chappelle read to preschoolers before giving remarks about the 16-classroom expansion of SPP and the opening of applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Causey’s Learning Center director Ruth Causey-Brown and parents Kristina Hollander and Carlos Morban also gave remarks about the importance of early education and the benefits SPP has made for their child.
Research shows that children who attend high-quality preschool programs have better academic and life outcomes and are more likely to have better grades, graduate, attend college, and enjoy better mental and physical health. SPP is designed to provide equitable access to high-quality early learning experiences for all Seattle’s children, regardless of background, zip code, or household income.
Parents can learn more and apply at seattle.gov/applyspp, email preschool@seattle.gov or call 206-386-1050. Applications are available in multiple languages, and in-language support is available to guide parents through the application process. A full list of SPP providers is accessible online at seattle.gov/applyspp.
