Looking for child care can be stressful. Child Care Aware of Washington is here to help you find child care in your area, along with information and resources to help you navigate the child care system.
Child Care Aware of Washington helps you access the training, tools, and resources you need to run your child care business. From coaching to continuing education, scholarships to subsidy reimbursement navigation, we’re here to support providers with the vitally important work you do.
Child Care Aware of Washington Scholarships play a crucial role in elevating the quality of child care in our state. These scholarships are designed to support the professional development of early learning professionals participating in Early Achievers.
By providing financial assistance for education and training, these scholarships contribute to the ongoing enhancement of skills and expertise within the child care community, ultimately fostering a higher standard of care for children in Washington.
Holding Hope is a unique program that partners Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants with child care providers and Early Achievers Coaches to promote the social emotional development and well-being of young children in child care.
At Child Care Aware of Washington, our vision is that all Washington children experience high quality, racially equitable early care and education opportunities that empower them to dream and flourish. But this vision won’t be possible until child care providers can make a living wage and families have universal access to the child care they need.
Stay informed with the most recent stories for families, providers, and advocates across Washington State: policy developments, state-wide child care news, podcast launches, workforce insights, organizational milestones, and more.
Child Care Aware of Washington is dedicated to ensuring that every child in Washington state has access to high-quality child care and early learning programs. When child care is affordable, accessible and culturally responsive, the benefits are clear: children experience better long-term cognitive and developmental outcomes, and parents are able to participate in the workforce and thrive economically. This has a direct impact on the economy overall.
