Child Care Aware of Northwest Washington
Child Care Aware of Northwest Washington (CCA Northwest) partners with child care providers, business owners, community organizations, and families across Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties to provide access to child care and early learning programs.
Child Care Resources of Seattle/King County
BrightSpark is a nonprofit organization based in community that serves children, families, caregivers, and child care providers across King and Pierce Counties.
City of Seattle Human Services Department
Seattle Humane Services Department (HSD) Child Care Resources' Information and Referral line serves all King County families seeking childcare information for children between the ages of 1 month through 14 years. While middle and upper income families are charged a fee, lower income families are provided with the service at no cost.
Disability Empowerment Center
The Disability Empowerment Center is a community-based organization led and run by people with disabilities. The organization is a crucial hub for individuals with disabilities to receives free individualized services and access to community-based resources.
ECEAP and Head Start
The Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is funded by Washington state for children ages 3 and 4. Head Start is funded by the federal government for children ages 3 and 4 and, in some locations, pregnant women and children from birth to age 3.
King County Childcare Services
King County Childcare Services provides financial support for families seeking childcare through subsidy programs.
Parent Map
Parent Map is a resource guide for parents across the Greater Seattle area to help navigate the challenges and joy of raising kids.
Parent Trust
Parent Trust is a statewide non-profit dedicated to ensuring that every parent has the knowledge and skills they need to raise healthy, thriving children. The organization provides parents classes, coaches, and other resources.
PFLAG
PFLAG Seattle is a chapter part of the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. The Seattle chapter provides referrals to local agencies and hosts monthly support meetings where parents, families, friends, and LGBTQ+ individuals can share their experiences with others to learn how to support one another.
Seattle Childcare Assistance Program
The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps families living within Seattle city limits pay for the cost of childcare for children 1 month up to their 13th birthday.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
The WIC Nutrition Program is a place where families can get healthy food, nutrition education, health screenings and referrals, and more. WIC is for pregnant people, new, breast and chest feeding parents, infants, and children under age 5.
Working Connections Child Care
Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) helps eligible families pay for childcare. When a family qualifies for childcare subsid benefits and chooses an eligible provider, the state pays for a portion of the cost of childcare.
Additional Resources
Childcare Center and Nannies Directories
Drop-In Childcares/Playcares
