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Supports a network of more than 100 neighborhood groups in Washington, 60 in King County that bring together children, their parents and caregivers (grandparents, aunts, neighbors, friends and others). During the group, children and adults engage in a variety of activities including arts and crafts, games, physical play and circle time and learn about: - Activities they can do at home to support children's learning - Turning everyday activities- such grocery shopping, cooking and bath time- into early learning opportunities - Child development from birth to 5 - Skills children are expected to have when they start school - Community programs and services available to help them raise healthy children Some groups are multi-lingual.

Offers parent-child playgroups that include children of mixed developmental levels. Individual and group programs are planned and implemented in a classroom setting to improve: - Cognitive - Play - Social - Self-help - Communication - Fine and gross motor skills Playgroups specialize in accommodating individual ability levels, enabling children with developmental delays or disabilities to learn side-by-side with typically-developing peers.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Provides information about parent support groups, children's playgroups, and family activities. Offers a community events calendar, and magazine as well.

Provides childbirth education, newborn care classes, safe sleep workshop, breastfeeding workshop/support, and other classes which vary by season.

Coordinates informal, drop-in play groups for parents/caregivers with their children, ages birth to 5, to provide support and social interaction at an indoor/outdoor playground. Children enjoy the small and large toys, bikes, art and music. A resource table offers information and community activities for children, families and parents. Snacks and juice are provided.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Parents and children come together to hear stories, do crafts, enjoy healthy snacks, and participate in circle time and supportive discussions! This is a great place to have FUN with your children, to interact with other families in playtime, and enhance the bond with your family and the community. Sessions are free and open to everyone!

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Facilitated play groups provide access to high-quality early learning opportunities to thousands of children who are not currently benefiting from formal early learning programs. The majority of Washington children under five are in the regular informal care of parents family members, friends, or neighbors (FFNs), and do not attend formal child care programs, especially children in communities of color, low-income families and refugee/immigrant communities. Increasing access to high-quality play groups will strengthen our ability to support all families in this critical phase of child development, and get Washington closer to its goal to have 90% of children ready for kindergarten when they enter. Facilitated play groups support early brain development and kindergarten readiness: play group curriculum is based on the latest research in early childhood brain development and family engagement; play groups give parents and informal caregivers a free, accessible place to meet other families and get support; and sessions are held weekly in community spaces in the child’s own neighborhood and language.

Provides a preschool program with a variety of activities for children, ages 3 through 5, such as toddler gym, a 3-4 y/o preschool class, and a 4-5 y/o Kindergarten Readiness class.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Offers 90-minute weekly group meetings for children to engage in coordinated group activities, child-directed play and for children and parents to interact with each other.  Also serves to strengthen caregiving/parenting support and learning by building relationships between caregivers/parents.

Parents and children come together to hear stories, do crafts, enjoy healthy snacks, and participate in circle time and supportive discussions! This is a great place to have FUN with your children, to interact with other families in playtime, and enhance the bond with your family and the community. Sessions are free and open to everyone!

Offers assistance with essential needs and develops supportive, nurturing relationships to walk the journey with young families in need. PREPARES Baby Supply Bags: provides basic baby supplies, based on the age of the child and can include diapers, wipes, formula, clothing, books, and toys. Family Companions: provide an opportunity for a pregnant or parenting family to be matched with a trained family companion volunteer who gives the family ongoing support and encouragement. Find comfort and guidance with the support of a family companion who has walked the path of parenthood and empathize with its joys and struggles. Play and Learn Groups: facilitates play groups to support early brain development and kindergarten readiness: play group curriculum is based on the latest research in early childhood brain development and family engagement. Play groups give parents and informal caregivers a free, accessible place to meet other families and get support. Sessions are held weekly in community spaces in the child’s own neighborhood and language. Parents as Teachers (PAT): develops curricula, trains early childhood professionals, and certifies parent educators to work with parents to provide them with parenting support and information on their developing child. Vision: All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.

Assists families, childcare providers, and community partners in providing quality early learning and school readiness programs, and professional development opportunities. Offers referrals to Early Head Start, ECEAP, childcare, and parent-child groups.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Parents and children come together to hear stories, do crafts, enjoy healthy snacks, and participate in circle time and supportive discussions! This is a great place to have FUN with your children, to interact with other families in playtime, and enhance the bond with your family and the community. Sessions are free and open to everyone!

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.

Offers an open gym for toddlers and their caregivers. Center provides trikes, push-toys, balls, mats and more.