Our friends at Sno-Isle Libraries are hosting free STARS trainings from Lynnwood to Coupeville. Learn more and register at sno-isle.org/kids/stars.
We Can Do Better
Advocate for Early Learning. Washington’s child care system is in crisis. There is not enough high-quality care available to meet demand. Care that is available is often so expensive it is out of reach for many working families. Kids are arriving at kindergarten unprepared for school. Providers often earn so little they rely on public […]
We’re Hiring! Seeking a Bilingual Early Achievers Coach
Child Care Aware of NW Washington seeks a full-time Early Achievers Coach to work from our Bellingham office. To view the full job announcement and to apply, please click here to visit the Opportunity Council Employment page. Pay range is $20.11 to $25.13 per hour. Application period closes at 4 p.m. on November 14, 2018. […]
Free! 2nd Annual Kid’s Math & Science Expo at NW Washington Fairgrounds
Free hands-on learning and fun at the Kids’s Math & Science Expo at the NW Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden.
New training! Healthy Eating and Active Play
Join Kat Kayser and Sarah Birch for a new training about how to incorporate nutrition and exercise into early learning programs. Participate in hands-on activities and learn best practices for adult-led activities and meaningful meal times that you can immediately apply to your child care program. This is a fun, interactive class! Kat and Sarah […]
Updates from Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) recently announced important news for Early Achievers participants: Needs-Based GrantsThe Needs-Based Grant applications for the 2018-2019 fiscal year are now open. Eligibility requirements have not changed from prior years. Early Achievers participants are eligible if they are either participating in Level 2 activities or have been rated […]