BrightSpark Early Learning Services

Registration is now officially closed for our annual event! Didn't have time to register but you still want to support BrightSpark? Well, you can become a Spark Fund Donor here: https://ow.ly/Vxp450PMcme

OUR ANNUAL EVENT IS THIS WEEK! If you haven't already, mark your calendars for this exciting day with our supportive and nurturing community! Didn't have time to register but you still want to support BrightSpark? Well, you can still become a Spark Fund Donor here: https://ow.ly/Vxp450PMcme

We are SO GRATEFUL to all of our 2023 Annual Event sponsors for making this event possible! Your support will allow us to connect with even more community members and advance our mission of building kid-centric, antiracist early learning communities! We couldn't have done this without each and every one of you!

Are you passionate about early learning and want to make a difference in your community? Join the King County Early Learning Coalition Advocacy Workshop in Seattle this Saturday, October 14. To learn more, click here: https://ow.ly/I6M850PVHUa

Are you a Spark Fund Donor?

By donating early, your donation will be added to a growing pool of funds called the Spark Funds. The Spark Funds are donations that start and ignite our Annual Event fundraising efforts. By donating to the Spark Funds, you are setting us up for success, and these funds will help us reach our fundraising goal.

Donations can be made here: https://ow.ly/Vxp450PMcme

BrightSpark Early Learning Services will be closed today as we commemorate . Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 10.

We are hosting an Advocacy Pod Kick-Off Party that you can attend in person or virtually! These kick-off parties will help you build confidence, connect with fellow advocates and learn about policies. If interested, please see our event page: https://ow.ly/i3U450PS3SI

OUR ANNUAL EVENT IS ONE MONTH AWAY! If you haven't already, mark your calendars for this exciting day with our supportive and nurturing community!

Happy Mexican Independence Day! Each year on September 16, we celebrate the anniversary of the Grito de Dolores, a speech given by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1810 that inspired the movement that later freed Mexico from Spanish rule.

Happy National Working Parents Day! To all parents around the world, thank you for all the hard work you do.

Today marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month! From Friday, September 15 to Sunday, October 15, we celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens who have ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Are you a Spark Fund Donor?

By donating early, your donation will be added to a growing pool of funds called the Spark Funds. The Spark Funds are donations that start and ignite our Annual Event fundraising efforts. By donating to the Spark Funds, you are setting us up for success, and these funds will help us reach our fundraising goal.

Donations can be made here: https://ow.ly/Vxp450PMcme

ANNOUNCEMENT!! We are hosting an Advocacy Pod Kick-Off Party that you can attend in person or virtually! These kick-off parties will help you build confidence, connect with fellow advocates and learn about policies. If interested, please see our event page: https://ow.ly/yLIg50PLOX8

Our Annual Event is right around the corner! Join us on Saturday, October 21st for your chance to win some incredible prizes. Here is just one of many raffle prizes we will be giving away at our annual event. If you have not yet registered for the event, but want to, you can register here: https://ow.ly/66L450PLnmX. Registration is limited and is filling up quick!

Have you ever wanted to join an advocacy pod but didn't know what it entails? Well now with this helpful guide, you do! If you're interested in joining one, you can sign up here: https://ow.ly/kZIx50PKM13

BrightSpark Early Learning Services staff were busy this weekend attending community events in both King and Pierce counties. On Saturday, we attended the Together Center Opening! On Sunday, we attended the Celebration on the Hill Block Party hosted by Tacoma Community House. Thank you for inviting us to these celebrations!

It was great to see Congresswoman Suzan DelBene out at the Grand Opening of the Together Center. Thank you for being an advocate for early learning!

Today is Women's Equality Day! We celebrate this day to recognize the 19th Amendment, which gives women the right to vote. Attached are some photos that we wanted to share of our empowered female executive staff. Happy Women's Equality Day!

August is Family Fun Month! We have put together a helpful guide on how you can engage in family fun.

Join us at the Renton Pavilion Event Center on Saturday, October 21 at 5 PM for BrightSpark's 2023 Annual Event. This event is our largest fundraiser of the year, bringing in unrestricted funds to support our mission of nurturing and sustaining child-centered, antiracist early learning communities! To register for this event, please follow this link: https://ow.ly/pVjL50P7QXw

OUR ANNUAL EVENT IS TWO MONTHS AWAY! If you haven't already, mark your calendars for this exciting day with our supportive and nurturing community!

Join us at the Renton Pavilion Event Center on Saturday, October 21 at 5 PM for BrightSpark's 2023 Annual Event. This event is our largest fundraiser of the year, bringing in unrestricted funds to support our mission of nurturing and sustaining child-centered, antiracist early learning communities! To register for this event, please follow this link: https://ow.ly/PZaF50PB0LC

The results are in! Seattle voters approved Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy until 2029. To learn more about this Levy, check out our blog here:

Seattle voters approved Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy until 2029 - BrightSpark The results are in! Voters within the city of Seattle approved the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) during the August primary election. This ballot initiative was approved by …

Have you registered for our annual event? It's at the Renton Pavilion Event Center on Saturday, October 21 at 5 PM! This event is our largest fundraiser of the year, bringing in unrestricted funds to support our mission of nurturing and sustaining child-centered, antiracist early learning communities! To register for this event, please click here: https://ow.ly/KTVY50PxJyP

Happy International Day of The World's Indigenous People! This day was created to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population.

We know that as a parent, you always prioritize your kids - which is why our EHS specialists and providers will team up with you to create the best outcomes for your child! We'll help you find child care solutions that fit your schedule, budget, and values, as well as connect you with resources that can help your whole family thrive! Learn more and enroll today at https://ow.ly/ulWM50Pv2MK.

Today is Hooray for Kids Day, where we celebrate the unique mindset kids have to share witih us!

Throughout the month of July, BrightSpark Early Learning Services will be closed on Friday for all staff refresh days. We will resume normal business hours on Monday.

The Seattle Preschool Program doesn't just help families find high-quality, affordable child care options - it also helps early learning educators with tools to help them develop their curriculum through a child-centered, data-focused, racial-equity lens! Learn more about SPP's approach to preschool learning and apply today at https://bit.ly/BrightSpark_SPP

OUR ANNUAL EVENT IS THREE MONTHS AWAY! Make sure you register ASAP, as spots will fill up. You can register for the event here: https://ow.ly/pVjL50P7QXw

Are you located in Seattle and wondering how to afford preschool? The Seattle Child Care Assistance Program (SCCAP) may be able to help! Learn more about the Seattle Preschool Program and SCCAP below, and apply today at https://bit.ly/BrightSpark_SPP! ✨

Have you registered for our annual event? It's at the Renton Pavilion Event Center on Saturday, October 21 at 5 PM! This event is our largest fundraiser of the year, bringing in unrestricted funds to support our mission of nurturing and sustaining child-centered, antiracist early learning communities! To register for this event, please click here: https://ow.ly/pVjL50P7QXw

The Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) was created for the purpose of offering high-quality, affordable, and accessible child care for Seattle families. In partnership with the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning, SPP helps prepare 3 and 4-year-olds for kindergarten and beyond! Learn more and apply today at https://bit.ly/BrightSpark_SPP