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If you are seeking child care, call the Child Care Aware of Washington Family Center: 1-800-446-1114

We are building child-centric, antiracist early learning communities.

Increasing Access & Elevating Quality

We help families find and pay for child care while supporting early learning providers in elevating the quality of their care.

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Based in Community, For the Community

Our values:

Assistance for Families

We can help you find affordable, high-quality child care that fits your family’s unique needs – including budget, schedule, values, and lifestyle. Get started today!

Resources for Providers

We are here to help child care providers and early learning educators elevate the quality of their care through coaching, STARS trainings, licensing support, and so much more.

Family, Friend, & Neighbor Caregiver Support

Are you caring for your children, the children of your neighbors, your extended family, or others in your community? We have resources and support for you!

Advocacy is for Everyone

We’re committed to organizing and mobilizing community members through education, action opportunities, and direct connection with policymakers. This way, we can shorten the distance between the policies that are being created and those living it. Get involved with our advocacy efforts today – everyone is welcome to join our cause!

Support Our Work

Donate Today

Donate Today

Your financial support is critical to helping us advance our mission, provide families and providers the resources they need, and ultimately ensure every child has access to a high-quality early learning experience.
Other Ways to Support

Other Ways to Support

There are many ways to get involved and support BrightSpark! Learn more about these opportunities to advance our mission here.

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.