by admin | Jun 11, 2025 | Child Care, Impact & Stories, News
This was originally posted on the DCHS Cultivating Connections Blog. Nearly 1,000 child care workers across King County received a pay increase in 2025 thanks to the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Worker Wage Boost Pilot. Through 2027, the pilot will provide...
by admin | May 9, 2025 | Child Care
To recognize the vital work of child care workers, King County Executive Shannon Braddock issued a proclamation Friday designating May 9 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. Here’s how Best Starts supports child care in King County The Best Starts for Kids...
by admin | Feb 10, 2025 | Child Care, Impact & Stories
Child care facilities can now apply to join the Best Starts Child Care Wage Boost Pilot. Applications close March 7. Apply here! Eligible facilities will be selected by lottery, and workers at selected facilities can enroll to receive a quarterly payment to...
