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Child Care Check changes give families more information about licensed child care providers 1/27/12
Today, DEL launched upgrades to Child Care Check, our child care licensing information system. Read More >
Gregoire applauds award of Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge grant 12/16/11
Washington state to be awarded up to $60 million for early learning. Washington’s Department of Early Learning proves to be a consistent leader in the nation—grant falls on heels of Washington being named the first “Innovation State” in the nation to collaborate with Harvard University. Read More >
DEL files updated family home child care licensing rules 11/15/11
The Department of Early Learning (DEL) has filed updated family home child care licensing rules that focus on health, safety and positive outcomes for children. The rules will go into effect in January; they are the first full revision of family home child care rules since 2004. Read More >
Washington submits 'ambitious but achievable' Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge application 10/19/11
Governor Chris Gregoire today submitted Washington’s application for the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC) competitive grant. Read More >
DEL seeks applicants for Trainer Approval Board 10/17/11
The Department of Early Learning (DEL) is seeking applicants for the Trainer Approval Board, which reviews and qualifies trainers for child care provider continuing education. Read More >
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Early Learning in the News
Bill introduced to prioritize early learning
-- League of Education Voters (1/18/12)
Aid to state will help kids get a good start in education
-- Yakima Herald-Republic (1/9/12)
Getting a running start on the Race to the Top
-- The Seattle Times (12/23/11)
Education grant well-timed
-- The Olympian (12/23/11)
Washington wins US early learning money
-- Associated Press (12/16/11)
Early education celebrates 25 years
-- Pierce County TV (11/18/11)
Washington Legislature should hold the line on early learning investment that pays dividends
-- Seattle Times (11/18/11)
Washington joins coalition on child development
-- Federal Way Mirror (10/26/11)
New Report Shows ECEAP’s Effectiveness Just in Time for Budget-Cutting Season
-- Thrive by Five Washington (10/24/11)
State seeks $60M from feds for preschools
-- Associated Press (10/19/11)
Clark County mom featured at Olympia event
-- The Columbian (Vancouver) (10/7/11)