Mayor Bruce Harrell and the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) announced that more than 4,950 child care educators and staff will … [Read more...] about Nearly 5,000 Seattle Child Care Staff Receiving Retention Payments
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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 … [Read more...] about DEEL Spring 2025 Newsletter
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! … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Seattle Preschool Program Expanding for 2025-26 School Year
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 … [Read more...] about Seattle Families Invited to Apply to Child Care Assistance Program
DEEL Awards $805K to Six Child Care Centers to Improve Seattle Preschool Program Facilities
The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) announced $805,000 in funding for facilities improvements at six Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) … [Read more...] about DEEL Awards $805K to Six Child Care Centers to Improve Seattle Preschool Program Facilities
February 2025: Celebrating Thriving Black Communities Past, Present and Future
In honor of Black Futures Month, DEEL celebrates our many Black-led partner organizations and the Black youth and families they serve. From prenatal … [Read more...] about February 2025: Celebrating Thriving Black Communities Past, Present and Future
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 … [Read more...] about Seattle Promise: The Power of Partnership Promoting Access to Higher Education for Seattle Scholars
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 … [Read more...] about Seattle King County’s Public Health Nurses Bridge Knowledge and Equity for Healthy Kids
City of Seattle Expands Youth Mental Health Services with $7 Million in Local Provider Partnerships
Alongside the new partnership with Talkspace, increased staffing at school-based health centers, and other holistic approaches, seven local mental … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Expands Youth Mental Health Services with $7 Million in Local Provider Partnerships
BrightSpark Early Learning Services: Sparking Connections to Child Care Services for Seattle Families with Homeless Child Care Subsidies
For over eight years, BrightSpark Early Learning Services has partnered with DEEL through the Homeless Child Care Subsidy Program (HCCSP). HCCSP is a … [Read more...] about BrightSpark Early Learning Services: Sparking Connections to Child Care Services for Seattle Families with Homeless Child Care Subsidies
Seattle Preschool Program Wins Third National Gold Medal for High-Quality, Accessible Early Learning Programming
The Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) has received a third gold medal for high-quality preschool programming. This is the seventh year SPP has received … [Read more...] about Seattle Preschool Program Wins Third National Gold Medal for High-Quality, Accessible Early Learning Programming
Announcing DEEL’s 2025 Funding Opportunities!
Save the date for upcoming grants supporting kindergarten readiness. A preview of DEEL’s 2025 funding opportunities is available now on our … [Read more...] about Announcing DEEL’s 2025 Funding Opportunities!