Early Learning Seattle Public Schools

Research has firmly established that investing in early learning yields powerful benefits for children, both in early elementary and as a cornerstone to their overall educational success with life long benefits. High-quality preschool programs have the potential to close opportunity gaps, provide substantial learning gains, and prepare children for success in the kindergarten classroom and beyond. At Seattle Public Schools our Early Learning Vision is that all families and children have access to high-quality, culturally responsive, and inclusive learning experiences from preschool through fifth grade. Every child deserves high-quality instruction that meets their individual needs. Early childhood education promotes the holistic development of a child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs in order to build a solid and broad foundation for lifelong learning and wellbeing. Seattle Public Schools offers special education services for children age 3-5 determined eligible with a disability that impacts educational progress and who are in need of specially designed instruction.

Learn more about SPS services and programs. Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now available! Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) is high-quality, evidence-based preschool programming offered by the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) in partnership with a network of preschool providers throughout the city, including both community-based... Since 2015, SPP has helped prepare more than 6,300 children for kindergarten by developing pre-academic skills and supporting social-emotional growth. SPP is funded by the voter-approved Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) Levy and aims to eliminate opportunity gaps in kindergarten readiness and provide access to high-quality early learning for all Seattle three- and... Research shows that children who participate in high-quality early learning environments are more likely to succeed in kindergarten and throughout their educational journey.

Seattle Preschool Program classrooms use evidence-based curriculum and promote culturally responsive, engaging, and nurturing adult-child interactions to create quality learning environments. View Kindergarten Readiness results from the 2023-2024 school year here. High-quality early learning should be affordable for all. SPP tuition is calculated on a sliding scale based on family size and household income, with most Seattle families qualifying for free preschool tuition. Learn more about SPP tuition on our parent portal and calculate your family's expected tuition rate. While SPP classrooms are inclusive for all children, specialized programs for children with disabilities (SPP Plus) are available through the Seattle School District, the Hearing Speech and Deafness Center, and the Experimental Education Unit...

Dual-language programs that provide instruction in English and another language are also available at select sites, and include programs in American Sign Language, Spanish, Chinese-Mandarin, Somali, Arabic and Vietnamese.For more information on SPP providers... Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is open! CLICK HERE to go to our Enrollment page. We are a Seattle-based nonprofit founded in 1977 that provides effective, affordable early learning, before- & after-school enrichment, early preschool, and summer expanded learning opportunity programs for more than 800 children ages 2-12 annually... Lead the charge to brilliant outcomes for the children of our community by ensuring equitable access to the highest-quality learning and care. We honor all social, economic, and cultural diversities.

We welcome everyone and treat each other respectfully, fairly, and equitably. With kindness and compassion, we acknowledge the well-being of the whole person. Our community is about achievement and the joy of doing/learning. At Seattle Public Schools our vision is for every child to participate in a high-quality, cohesive, and joyful early learning experience that will provide a strong foundation to support their success in school and... Our preschool programs offer children and families opportunity and access to classrooms and school communities with a positive climate, and teachers who are ready and able to meet their individual needs in high-quality, inclusive,... See which schools in SPS host the Seattle Preschool Programs:

Head Start is a FREE, federally funded child development program for children and their families who are eligible. The Head Start programs in Seattle Public Schools serve 3-year and 4-year-old children, offering preschool curriculum, family services, and transportation. Learn more and see which schools in SPS offer the Head Start Preschool Program: 206.725.0780 | General Email | 10001 57th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178 Welcome to our newly established full day, year-round Early Learning Program at St. Paul School.

Our program is open to 3, 4, and 5 year old’s and we look forward to meeting your family! We are a community of learners and as your child’s first school experience, we are ready to spark curiosity, cultivate engagement, and foster independence. Come in for a tour and meet our Director, Laurie Clark. We are now eligible to accept families with Working Connections Subsidy (WCCC) & City of Seattle Childcare Subsidy (CCAP). SPP Applications open March 14 for the 2025-26 school year! Enrolling in the Seattle Preschool Program with Seattle Public Schools takes place through the City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL).

For more information please contact the City of Seattle DEEL:preschool@seattle.gov206-386-1050 If your child has a disability and they have a current Individualized Education Program (IEP) with Seattle Public Schools, please contact your current case manager, for more information about how to enroll and submit... Or contact Child Find at 206-252-0805 or childfind@seattleschools.org. Seattle Public Schools offers special education services for children age 3-5 determined eligible with a disability that impacts educational progress and who are in need of specially designed instruction. Services are provided in communication, motor, adaptive, social and/or cognitive development. Specialized services are available to children who are deaf/hard-of-hearing, children with autism and children with assistant technology or nursing needs.

Birth to Three: Birth-to-Three Early Intervention Services are administered by developmental centers serving the Seattle area. Please contact the Within Reach Family Health Hotline at 1-800-322-2588 to refer a child for a screening or to learn more about accessing Birth-to-Three Early Intervention services. Child Find Screening and Referral If you are concerned for a preschooler with a possible delay in development, please contact us. Learn more about Child Find Other Preschool Students For questions regarding enrolling your typically developing preschooler in our program, please contact the preschool in your neighborhood. Read more about preschool at Seattle Public Schools.

Families Experiencing Homelessness If your family is living in a temporary situation, you may contact our McKinney-Vento Program at 206-252-0660. Read more about McKinney-Vento The Seattle Preschool Selection process takes into consideration various factors. Eligible preschoolers will be selected through a random selection process that utilizes the following criteria: No. If your child is 3 by August 31 of the program year, your child is considered a 3-year-old for the remainder of the program year.

This policy aligns to the public-school age cut off. Preschoolers will be given priority to attend the same SPS school that an older sibling attends, if that school is a SPP location. In order for the priority to be applied, parents must enter the older siblings SPS ID on the application. Note: Click on the linked heading text to expand or collapse panels.

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