King County Executive issues proclamation recognizing May 12 as Child Care...
In recognition of the important work of child care providers, King County Executive Dow Constantine issued a proclamation designating May 12 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. “Child care...
View ArticleChild care wins in the state legislative session
This was originally posted on the DCHS Cultivating Connections blog. King County families with young children are already keenly aware that the cost of child care is unaffordable. But an Annie E. Casey...
View ArticleBest Starts 2022 Annual Report and Data Dashboard is now Live!
We are excited to share our 2022 Annual Report: Learning, Growing, and Thriving! In 2022, Best Starts for Kids expanded into new investment areas, responding to community input and need, including...
View ArticleNow accepting bids for the Child Care Worker Wage Boost Pilot – apply by...
We are excited to share the Child Care Worker Wage Boost Pilot request for qualifications (RFQ) is now open! This funding opportunity closes on Monday, October 19 at 2PM, please submit your bid by...
View ArticleOur Best Starts playlist: rewatch 2024 recorded info sessions!
Were you unable to join a recent Best Starts information session? Check out this blog post to view the latest info session recordings and/or slideshows for partnership opportunities releasing in 2024.
View ArticleNew Bottle Feeding and Healthy Snack videos for child care providers and...
Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Child Care Health Program (CCHP) and Best Starts Child Care Health Consultation strategy partnered to create Nutrition and Food Safety videos on Bottle...
View ArticleKing County Executive issues proclamation recognizing May 10 as Child Care...
In recognition of the essential work of child care workers, King County Executive Dow Constantine issued a proclamation designating May 10, 2024 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. Read the full...
View ArticleBest Starts for Kids 2023 Annual Report and Data Dashboard is live!
A Year in Review We’re excited to share A Year in Review that shows the impact of Best Starts funding through highlights drawn from the 2023 Best Starts for Kids Annual Report. In 2023, Best Starts...
View ArticleNew 9-month program for Child Care Providers and Consultants!
Our Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Strategy and Child Care Health Consultation Strategy invites all King County child care providers and child care health consultants to our new 9-month...
View ArticleAnnouncing the Awardees for The Child Care Worker Wage Boost!
Child care workers are an essential workforce who keep our communities running. Child care provides developmental supports for babies and children and helps parents and caretakers get to work, to...
View Article