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Children’s Funding Project Highlights Seattle and National Voter-Approved Children’s Funds

October 30, 2025

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.

Filed Under: Early Learning, Education Levies, Preschool (Ages 3-4)Tagged With: ,

Celebrating 10 Years of Seattle Preschool Program Growth and Kindergarten Readiness 

October 6, 2025

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 ]

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DEEL awards over $500K to five Seattle Preschool Program early learning centers to improve facilities 

September 23, 2025

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.

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Eligible Seattle Preschool Program families to receive free ORCA cards this school year, in partnership with Seattle’s Department of Transportation

August 29, 2025

SDOT and DEEL are partnering for a third year to provide eligible Seattle Preschool Program families with no-cost ORCA cards to help meet their transportation needs.

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DEEL Announces $1.49M in Community Grants Available for Organizations Advancing Prenatal-to-Three Supports for Seattle Families 

August 11, 2025

Apply by September 8 for up to $298,000 in support of healthy and equitable birth outcomes and reaching priority populations that strengthens early learning development and kindergarten readiness. 

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Education Levy Updates: Mayor Harrell Signs Legislation Sending Seattle’s Transformative Proposal to Voters 

August 5, 2025

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 ]

Filed Under: Child Care (ages 0-12), College and Scholarships, Department News, Early Learning, Education Levies, K-12 EducationTagged With: , , , , , , ,

DEEL Celebrates Nearly 1,300 Seattle Preschool Program Graduates 

July 24, 2025

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.

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DEEL Spring 2025 Newsletter

March 31, 2025

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 ]

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

March 14, 2025

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

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February 2025: Celebrating Thriving Black Communities Past, Present and Future

February 21, 2025

In honor of Black Futures Month, DEEL celebrates our many Black-led partner organizations and the Black youth and families they serve. From prenatal to preschool, K-12 to postsecondary, DEEL investments promote positive outcomes for our communities furthest from educational justice. DEEL partnerships prioritize culturally specific and responsive, high-quality learning environments… [ Keep reading ]

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