Spotlight Film Festival at the Lincoln Theatre The Spotlight Film Festival is a series of documentaries that shine a light on issues impacting the lives of Skagit County residents. Each film highlights a different topic, followed by a community panel or discussion. Join us as we dive into these deeply relevant topics and conversations. Child Care […]
Rejuvenate 2019
Arts-Infused Literacy and Math The annual Rejuvenate Conference, sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Chapter of WAEYC, takes place Saturday, April 27. Learn fresh and innovative techniques for integrating math and literacy into arts experiences. The conference is geared to teachers of preschool, kindergarten and first grade students. Saturday, April 27, 2019 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 […]
Strolling Thunder Washington – March 14
Demand solutions for affordable child care. Are you a parent, child care provider, or other advocate with a powerful story about infant and toddler care access? Many of us are well aware about the challenges of finding, keeping, and affording quality child care but may feel unsure about what to do about it. Strolling Thunder presents […]
Kids World – Child Care Provider Spotlight
Rain Barrel Farms Especially online, there are a great deal of conversations concerning the impact of extended screen time on children, but are you familiar with programs that are helping kids have more outdoor learning time? Have you heard of Rain Barrel Farm? Kids’ World in Whatcom County is encouraging outdoor activity and independence through […]
Early Childhood Advocacy Webinars
Share Your Story with Lawmakers 2019 is here, and that means there are new opportunities to engage your elected officials on early childhood issues and make your voice heard. Not sure where to start? Join Child Care Works and Child Care Aware of Washington for two webinars created just for Washington State early childhood advocates. […]
Early Learning Advocacy Meetings
Over the past few weeks Child Care Aware of NW Washington hosted advocacy meetings throughout our region. Child care providers and community members joined us for energizing conversations in Bellingham, Everett, Lynnwood, and Skagit County. The discussions covered the legislative and state budgeting timeline, an outline of the current economy of child care in Washington, […]