Department of Education and Early Learning
Dwane Chappelle, Director
Seattle Municipal Tower,
700 5th Ave
Suite 1700,
Seattle,
WA98104
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Child Care & Preschool
Programs for Families
Child Care Assistance Program
The City of Seattle helps low- and moderate-income working families pay for child care for children ages one month to 13 years. Families can choose from more than 100 licensed family child care homes and centers in Seattle, which contract with the City to provide high-quality and affordable child care.
Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program
The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), funded through the State of Washington's Department of Early Learning and the City of Seattle, offers part-day and full-day, high-quality, culturally and linguistically appropriate preschool services for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds and their families.
Seattle Preschool Program
Seattle Preschool Program: voluntary, high-quality, and affordable early learning for Seattle's youngest learners
Step Ahead
The Families and Education Levy provides access to quality full- and half-time preschools to low-income 3- and 4-year olds.
Programs for Providers
Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program
The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), funded through the State of Washington's Department of Early Learning and the City of Seattle, offers part-day and full-day, high-quality, culturally and linguistically appropriate preschool services for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds and their families.
Early Learning Academy
The Early Learning Academy (ELA) provides professional development for preschool teachers; family child care providers; and family, friend, and neighbor caregivers so they may increase the number of children who enter kindergarten with the skills to succeed.
Professional Development and Technical Assistance
Providing a variety of educational offerings and support for early learning providers and teachers.
Seattle Preschool Program
Seattle Preschool Program: voluntary, high-quality, and affordable early learning for Seattle's youngest learners
Seattle Early Education Collaborative
The Seattle Early Education Collaborative (SEEC) is a group of agencies and individuals working together to create a shared vision for early learning to achieve greater gains for children. Partners include our Step Ahead program, Head Start grantees, and the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP).
Step Ahead
The Families and Education Levy provides access to quality full- and half-time preschools to low-income 3- and 4-year olds.