The Early Learning Facilities investment that funds improvements to family- and center-based child care facilities, released a report highlighting 2023 accomplishments. Read that report here! The investment from King County’s Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) directs Sound Transit 3-related funds to be used to improve educational outcomes. Key takeaways from the report: The Early … Continue reading New report release: “Early Learning Facilities: Investing in Spaces Where Children can Thrive”
Supporting early learning and young people; an update from the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account
The Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) team has been busy as we reach communities through our supports and investments in kids and young people. Early Learning Facilities Through PSTAA’s Early Learning Facilities strategy, King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) invests in maintenance, expansion, and construction of new early learning facilities, with … Continue reading Supporting early learning and young people; an update from the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account
Digging into the details on upcoming child care facilities projects
A strong child care sector is key when it comes to supporting racial equity in our communities, because kids receive high quality care while their families work, contribute to their community, and take care of other basic needs. Through the General Child Care Facilities Fund (GCCFF) and in partnership with the Enterprise Community Partners, King … Continue reading Digging into the details on upcoming child care facilities projects
Child care wins in the state legislative session
King County families with young children are already keenly aware that the cost of child care is unaffordable. But an Annie E. Casey Foundation study puts it in perspective: with a median annual cost of more than $14,000, Washington parents with toddlers will pay more for child care than the cost of college tuition. … Continue reading Child care wins in the state legislative session
King County Executive issues proclamation recognizing Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. 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 workers are invaluable to our community and we all benefit from their dedicated and … Continue reading King County Executive issues proclamation recognizing Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
Best Starts Child Care Subsidy reaching more than 1,800 children
This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. Through partnership with community organizations, families, and child care providers, the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy is now reaching 1,800 children. This amounts to $2 million per month that Best Starts is distributing to help families cover the costs of child care. … Continue reading Best Starts Child Care Subsidy reaching more than 1,800 children
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