With deep respect and admiration, we thank all child care providers who nurture children every day, create welcoming spaces to learn and grow, and provide critically essential services to families and children during these extremely stressful times for all. Child care providers in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, Island, and Snohomish Counties, check your mailbox for […]
The child care system was fragile before COVID-19. The child care industry has now shattered completely. Our partners at Child Care Aware of America produced a report to compare the child care system pre- and mid-pandemic. Visit Child Care Aware of America to view the online interactive report, or download the full report. Picking up the Pieces […]
Listen in as Child Care Aware of Washington CEO Deann Puffert discusses the the child care crisis and COVID-19 in Washington.
Deadline Extended to August 7, 2020 Thank you for all of your ongoing hard work and dedication as COVID-19 continues to impact our community and economy. The application is now open for Whatcom County Licensed Child Care Grants to support economic recovery for childcare businesses impacted by COVID-19, and the deadline is August 7, 2020. It […]
We at Child Care Aware of Washington are outraged at the murder of George Floyd and denounce the actions of the Minneapolis police officers. We are angry that many peaceful protests against injustice have been marred by further police brutality and we condemn the continued use of violence on people of color. Child Care Aware […]
Child Care Aware of NW Washington is seeking to fill three new full-time positions in our region. We are a fun supportive team dedicated to instilling excellence in early learning and child care programs. You can learn more about our team here: www.ccanorthwest.org/staff. For more information and to apply for all positions, please visit the Opportunity […]
