Kids' potential, our purpose

Every day we are honored to take action that inspires the world to discover, love and nurture the greatness in all children.


What we do

We at the Department of Early Learning (DEL) work every day to help Washington's children get ready for school and life. Our work focuses on children's earliest years of life. We offer information and resources for children's first and most important teachers—parents—as well as others who care for and teach young children. Learn More...


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DEL Blog

Early Learning Partnership update available now 03/19/10
The Partnership is an agreement between the Department of Early Learning, Thrive by Five Washington and Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction about how we will work together to help ensure all children in Washington are school-ready. The priorities include our work on such areas as parenting information, early literacy and professional development... Read More >