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Fall Quarter Registration is Open

Throughout King and Pierce Counties

Our Fall Quarter begins in October. and registration is now open. Register now for the best selection of both in-person and virtual via Zoom. Photo by alex geerts on Unsplash   Have you finished your STARS hours for 2023?  The end of the year is fast approaching, register early for the best options.   In-Service …

Advocacy Pod Kick-Off Party – In Person!

BrightSpark Kent 841 N Central Ave #232, Kent, WA

Please join us for our kick-off to the Advocacy Pod season at BrightSpark's Kent Office (841 Central Ave N)! Advocacy Pods are made up of early child care stakeholders – from BrightSpark staff, to families, grandparents, and providers – who share a passion for advocacy. Advocacy Pods connect with their district’s elected officials leading up …

Advocacy Pod Kick-Off Party – Virtual!

Virtual via ZOOM

Please join us for our kick-off to the Advocacy Pod season via Zoom! Advocacy Pods are made up of early child care stakeholders – from BrightSpark staff, to families, grandparents, and providers – who share a passion for advocacy. Advocacy Pods connect with their district’s elected officials leading up to legislative session to provide valuable …

Advocacy Pod Kick-Off Party – Virtual!

Virtual via ZOOM

Please join us for our kick-off to the Advocacy Pod season via Zoom! Advocacy Pods are made up of early child care stakeholders – from BrightSpark staff, to families, grandparents, and providers – who share a passion for advocacy. Advocacy Pods connect with their district’s elected officials leading up to legislative session to provide valuable …

2023 Annual Event

Renton Pavilion 233 Burnett Ave S, Renton

You're invited to BrightSpark's 2023 Annual Event! Previously named "Seeds of Change," this year's annual fundraising event will be held in Renton, Washington, the soon-to-be-home of our new headquarters. Our annual 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 …

Practicas de Atencion informada en el Trauma (Trauma Informed Care) LED IN SPANISH

BrightSpark Tacoma 1501 Pacific Ave #305,, Tacoma, WA

Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash Class will be taught in Spanish. Nuestra comprensión del trauma continúa evolucionando. Integrando la investigación actual sobre el desarrollo del cerebro, el desarrollo humano, el trabajo social y la salud física y mental, y reconociendo que vivimos en una sociedad patriarcal y racista, incluso nuestra definición de trauma continúa evolucionando. Como …

Building Your Bounce IN PERSON Training

BrightSpark Kent 841 N Central Ave #232, Kent, WA

Please join us for this In-Person training to be held at our BrightSpark Kent office. Job stress among early childhood professionals continues to be a concern at the national level. When you are not able to cope with constant changes and increased demands, you may not be able to provide quality teaching and learning experiences. This training …

Washington Pyramid Model (Infant-Toddler) Training this Fall

Virtual via ZOOM

•After taking this training participants should have strong working knowledge of the Pyramid Model Instructional Practices, understanding and apply strategies for building relationships and collaborating with families, apply social and …

Business of Child Care Training Coming Soon!

Virtual via ZOOM

Join us for a comprehensive business curriculum for family childcare owners, child care center directors and administrators. The Business of Child Care curriculum covers business plans, business leadership, marketing, and finance. It delivers activities and tools to strengthen childcare businesses, prepare for lending opportunities, and improve facilities, program marketing, and overall program effectiveness.  This virtual series will use a mix …