Department of Education and Early Learning
Dwane Chappelle, Director
Child Care & Preschool
Programs for Families
Child Care Assistance Program
For working families, or a parent going to school, the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is set to help those who are eligible and living within the Seattle city limits pay for child care services for children 0-12 years old.
Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program
The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), funded through the State of Washington's Department of Early Learning and the City of Seattle, offers part-day and full-day, high-quality, culturally and linguistically appropriate preschool services for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds and their families.
Seattle Preschool Program
Seattle Preschool Program: high-quality, affordable, culturally responsive early learning for Seattle's youngest learners