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Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy offered by BrightSpark Early Learning Services

555 South Renton Village Place, Suite 280, Renton, WA 98057

Main office is now located in Renton in the Pima Medical Institute building, second floor.
Eligibility
Families must:
  • Live in King County
  • Have a household income below 85% of State Median Income
  • Have children age 12 years old or younger
  • Use a licensed Washington State child care provider
Hours
M-F, 8:30am-4pm.
Languages
Somali, Spanish, Interpreter services
Application process
Apply online. Call if help is needed with the application. Some families may be asked to apply for the Working Connections Child Care Subsidy first and provide a denial letter as part of their Best Starts application.
Fees
None.
Service area
King, WA

Other Information

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Interpreter services
  • Somali
Helps make licensed child care more affordable for families who may not qualify for other child care subsidies or who still need additional support. Monthly payments are sent directly to the family’s chosen licensed child care provider. The amount of support depends on family income, household size, the child’s age, and the type of care used. Families may still need to pay the difference between the provider’s usual rate and the subsidy amount.
Providing organization
BrightSpark Early Learning Services
Provides early learning and child care information as well as child care subsidies for families across King County. Caregiver programs provide child care development and early learning information and support. Provides technical and educational assistance to licensed child care professionals in King and Pierce counties. Early Head Start program is a family-centered, comprehensive program for low income families, tailored to the unique needs of infants and toddlers.