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Assists families, childcare providers, and community partners in providing quality early learning and school readiness programs, and professional development opportunities. Offers referrals to Early Head Start, ECEAP, childcare, and parent-child groups.

Offers a wide variety of free services, including the following: - Parenting classes (twice a year) - Workshops (cooking classes, CPR classes, youth programming) - Playgroups for ages birth to 5 plus their caregivers, with English and Spanish playgroups available - Advocates available for assistance with resources and systems navigation - Community Closet for free children’s clothing, toys, books and more. - Diaper Bank (current waitlist) - Free monthly Family Field Trips to locations like the Aquarium, Zoo, and local museums.

Facilitated play groups provide access to high-quality early learning opportunities to thousands of children who are not currently benefiting from formal early learning programs. The majority of Washington children under five are in the regular informal care of parents family members, friends, or neighbors (FFNs), and do not attend formal child care programs, especially children in communities of color, low-income families and refugee/immigrant communities. Increasing access to high-quality play groups will strengthen our ability to support all families in this critical phase of child development, and get Washington closer to its goal to have 90% of children ready for kindergarten when they enter. Facilitated play groups support early brain development and kindergarten readiness: play group curriculum is based on the latest research in early childhood brain development and family engagement; play groups give parents and informal caregivers a free, accessible place to meet other families and get support; and sessions are held weekly in community spaces in the child’s own neighborhood and language.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Offers assistance with essential needs and develops supportive, nurturing relationships to walk the journey with young families in need. PREPARES Baby Supply Bags: provides basic baby supplies, based on the age of the child and can include diapers, wipes, formula, clothing, books, and toys. Family Companions: provide an opportunity for a pregnant or parenting family to be matched with a trained family companion volunteer who gives the family ongoing support and encouragement. Find comfort and guidance with the support of a family companion who has walked the path of parenthood and empathize with its joys and struggles. Play and Learn Groups: facilitates play groups to support early brain development and kindergarten readiness: play group curriculum is based on the latest research in early childhood brain development and family engagement. Play groups give parents and informal caregivers a free, accessible place to meet other families and get support. Sessions are held weekly in community spaces in the child’s own neighborhood and language. Parents as Teachers (PAT): develops curricula, trains early childhood professionals, and certifies parent educators to work with parents to provide them with parenting support and information on their developing child. Vision: All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Supports a network of more than 100 neighborhood groups in Washington, 60 in King County that bring together children, their parents and caregivers (grandparents, aunts, neighbors, friends and others). During the group, children and adults engage in a variety of activities including arts and crafts, games, physical play and circle time and learn about: - Activities they can do at home to support children's learning - Turning everyday activities- such grocery shopping, cooking and bath time- into early learning opportunities - Child development from birth to 5 - Skills children are expected to have when they start school - Community programs and services available to help them raise healthy children Some groups are multi-lingual.

Provides advocates who can offer support and child rearing guidance. Also offers developmental screenings, play and learn groups, family fun nights, and information and referral to outside resources. May also provide diapers on an emergency basis.

Parents and children come together to hear stories, do crafts, enjoy healthy snacks, and participate in circle time and supportive discussions! This is a great place to have FUN with your children, to interact with other families in playtime, and enhance the bond with your family and the community. Sessions are free and open to everyone!

Offers classes and leisure activities that focus on family needs and interests such as:   -  Parenting classes -  Support groups -  Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups (also available at Bothell United Methodist Church)   Parents must stay with children for the entire duration of the Play & Learn groups.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Parents and children come together to hear stories, do crafts, enjoy healthy snacks, and participate in circle time and supportive discussions! This is a great place to have FUN with your children, to interact with other families in playtime, and enhance the bond with your family and the community. Sessions are free and open to everyone!

The Champions program serves the community by providing safe, healthy, after-school activities in the Liberty Park neighborhood. This program is offered at no financial cost to families, and all kids grades kindergarten to 5th grade, are welcome to participate without discrimination. Kids play games, work on homework, or work on personal goals. All program activities are optional.

Parents and children come together to hear stories, do crafts, enjoy healthy snacks, and participate in circle time and supportive discussions! This is a great place to have FUN with your children, to interact with other families in playtime, and enhance the bond with your family and the community. Sessions are free and open to everyone!

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Provides a preschool program with a variety of activities for children, ages 3 through 5, such as toddler gym, a 3-4 y/o preschool class, and a 4-5 y/o Kindergarten Readiness class.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Offers parent-child playgroups that include children of mixed developmental levels. Individual and group programs are planned and implemented in a classroom setting to improve: - Cognitive - Play - Social - Self-help - Communication - Fine and gross motor skills Playgroups specialize in accommodating individual ability levels, enabling children with developmental delays or disabilities to learn side-by-side with typically-developing peers.