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Seattle-area nonprofit helping children achieve brilliant outcomes in school and life Every year we serve more than 1,250 children ages 3-12.

Launch - formerly Community Day School Association (CDSA) - is a nonprofit that provides affordable, high-quality before and after school, preschool and summer programs at 12 locations in Central, Southeast, and West Seattle. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, nurturing place where children develop the social-emotional and academic skills they need to be successful throughout their lives. Our pro

06/05/2026

A huge thanks to our 2026 sponsors, who played a crucial role in Launch's biggest, most important fundraiser of the year! The Carnival would not be possible without their generosity. Thank you for being an important part of our Launch family!

Launch Family Carnival "Fun"draiser Auction! 06/04/2026

Have you checked out our Online Auction yet? ๐ŸŽ‰

We're working toward raising an additional $10,000 to support our Tuition Assistance Program, and every bid helps make a difference!

Don't miss your chance to bid on some amazing items, including:
โšพ Mariners Diamond Club Tickets
๐Ÿง A Baking-Themed Basket
๐Ÿ’† Self-Care Packages
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ A Tom Douglas Gift Card
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ A one-of-a-kind Philippines-themed basket filled with authentic goods straight from the country
โœจ And so much more!

The auction closes Saturday at midnight, so there's still time to find something you'll love while supporting a great cause.

Place your bids today and help us reach our goal! Thank you for your support! โค๏ธ

Launch Family Carnival "Fun"draiser Auction! Your support helps keep our high-quality programs accessible to all children and families in our community.

Photos from Launch's post 06/01/2026

WHAT A DAY! Our 3rd-Annual Carnival Fundraiser was our best one yet! A special thank you to our incredible entertainment partners who helped make the day so memorable: Bailey's Booth, Snakes & Science, Jeff the Magician, Ottomatic Entertainment Balloon Art, and the Double Dutch Divas. Your energy, talent, and enthusiasm brought so much joy to our community.

Seeing our community come together in celebration of Launch, our families, and our mission filled us with gratitude and optimism for the future. Events like this remind us of the strength, generosity, and spirit that make our community so special!

Launch Family Carnival "Fun"draiser Auction! 05/28/2026

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿšจ The Launch Carnival Online Auction is officially LIVE! ๐Ÿšจ๐ŸŽ‰

Get ready to bid on AMAZING baskets and experiences put together by our incredible Launch staff and families! ๐ŸŒŸ

โœจ Featured items include:
โšพ Exclusive Diamond Club Mariners Tickets
๐Ÿง A dreamy Baking Basket
๐ŸŽฎ Pokรฉmon Extravaganza
๐Ÿ›€ Relaxation Kit
๐Ÿ›’ Costco-Themed Basket
๐ŸŽ And SO much more!

Every bid helps support Launch programs and our vital Tuition Assistance Program, making a direct impact on the students and families we serve. โค๏ธ

Donโ€™t wait โ€” bid high, bid often, and help us make this yearโ€™s carnival fundraiser a huge success! ๐ŸŽก๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

Launch Family Carnival "Fun"draiser Auction! Your support helps keep our high-quality programs accessible to all children and families in our community.

05/22/2026

We are just about a week away from our 3rd-Annual Family Carnival "Fun"draiser! You don't want to miss out on this special day, packed with fun, entertainment, games, prizes, food... and so much more! Get your tickets today (link in comments)!

04/23/2026

Join Launch for the 2026-2027 School Year! Registration for our school-age programs is open now. A reminder that enrollment in based on Launchโ€™s priority tiering system and is NOT first-come, first-served. Link in the comments!

04/21/2026

The ticket booth is officially open! Join us at on May 30th at Rainier Community Center from 12pm-3pm for our biggest, most important event of the year! To learn more about the carnival and purchase your tickets, visit the link in the comments!

03/19/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Our biggest event of the year - the Launch Family "Fun"draiser - is set for Saturday, May 30th from 12pm-3pm at the Rainier Community Center! You won't want to miss this community celebration filled with game booths, food, crafts, face painting, balloon animals, live entertainment, and much more! All proceeds support crucial Launch programs - particularly our Tuition Assistance Fund. Tickets will go on sale in late April, stay tuned for more information! We hope you'll join us!

03/16/2026

It may be raining outside, but we're looking ahead to SUMMER! Registration for Launch's Summer Program - "Summer Exploration!" - opens Wednesday, March 18th at 5pm! Take a look at our exciting camp schedule by visiting our website: https://launchlearning.org/summer/

02/18/2026

Help us mark this significant milestone with a gift of $49! Your support will help us expand access to families who need our services most by boosting our internal Tuition Assistance Fund. Thanks to you, Launch has provided more than $1.2 Million in Tuition Assistance since 2019. Donate here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/jUM4mQYQ6geNi8HRuO492Q

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Location

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3401 Rainier Avenue S, Suite A
Seattle, WA
98144

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm