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Over 1,275 SPP participants graduated in June for the 2024-25 school year, marking their completion of preschool and readiness to transition to … [Read more...] about DEEL Celebrates Nearly 1,300 Seattle Preschool Program Graduates 

As part of Mayor Harrell’s Reach Out Initiative, free summer arts activities and mental health resources for Seattle teens are available at several … [Read more...] about Community Hub: Free Summer Arts Activities & Therapy Resources for Seattle Teens at Community Centers now through August 22! 

Seattle’s Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is being recognized for its Seattle Preschool Program by the National League of Cities … [Read more...] about Seattle Recognized in Top Four Cities Prioritizing Children, Families, and Child Care Workforce

On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL), in partnership with Seattle Public Schools, hosted the College and … [Read more...] about College and Career Readiness Networking Event Highlights Regional Grant Partnership 

On May 8 – 10, 2025 DEEL hosted the Children, Race, and Racism Institute: Centering, Cultivating, and Celebrating the Brilliance of Black Girls. The … [Read more...] about Children, Race, and Racism Institute: Centering, Cultivating, and Celebrating the Brilliance of Black Girls

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 

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

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 

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 

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 

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 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