August 5, 2025
We are building kid-centric, antiracist early learning communities.
Programs and resources for child care providers
We’re here to help providers in King and Pierce counties access the services they need to offer the best possible quality care for children and families.
Assistance for families
We can help you find affordable, high-quality child care that fits your family’s unique needs, values, and lifestyle. Get started today!
Early Head Start
BrightSpark’s Early Head Start Family Child Care Partnership program for providers and families in South Pierce and King County.
Family, Friend, and Neighbor Programs
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn® Groups
KP&L groups are available for caregivers and children 5 and younger to learn about child development and school readiness. Groups meet weekly, are based in community, and are available to all caregivers at no cost to them.
Brothers & Sisters Program
This program is specifically designed for middle- and high-school aged youth who take care of their younger siblings, cousins, nieces/nephews, and other young children while the children’s parents go to school or to work.
Advocacy
BrightSpark’s Advocacy and Policy team builds space for conversation between community members, elected officials, and government agencies, and champions policies that create more equitable early learning communities
Support our Work
We can’t do the work that we do without the support of our community. Get involved and help us advance our mission of nurturing and sustaining child-centered, antiracist early learning communities today.
Work With Us
Careers at BrightSpark
BrightSpark’s mission is to nurture and sustain child-centered, antiracist early learning communities. We are looking for passionate people who will join our team to make this vision a reality!
BrightSpark is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity among our staff. We strongly encourage people of color, people who speak a second language, and people with disabilities to apply.