Early Care & Education
Welcome to Early Care & Education
Early Care & Education partners with families, schools, and communities across Southwest Washington to provide high-quality early learning experiences that support lifelong success. Through a comprehensive network of programs and services, we help children from birth through age five build a strong foundation for school and beyond.
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ECE Programs
Early Care & Education Programs
We support children from birth through age five as they build the skills they need to learn, grow and thrive. Through a range of early learning programs and services, we partner with families, educators and child care providers to support children’s development and prepare them for success in school and beyond.
Explore our programs below to learn more.
Programs for Children & Families
Programs for Child Care Providers & Partnerships
Job Openings
Work in our Early Care and Education Centers
ESD 112 partners with Support for Early Learning and Families (SELF) to staff early care and education centers that are in Southwest Washington. SELF shares our mission and values and employs individuals who are committed to serving children and families.
If you are interested in working in one of our early care and education centers, click the button below:
Join a team that helps shape the future from the very beginning
Whether you work directly with children, support families, or strengthen early learning programs across Southwest Washington, you’ll be part of a collaborative team making a lasting impact during children’s most important years.
ECE: Real Stories. Real Impact.
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Now Enrolling Birth to 5 Programs!
Prenatal support and child care services for birth to 3 years old. Free part day and full day preschool available for eligible families, with openings throughout Clark County.
Early Care & Education News
More than pumpkins: Early Head Start families grow connections at Bi-Zi Farms
Fall outing brings young children and parents together for hands-on learning and community building. A trip to the pumpkin patch offered families in Educational Service District (ESD) 112's Early Head Start home-based program more than [...]
Regional leaders address impact of child care on families, workforce and the economy
Community leaders in early learning, business and workforce development gathered at Educational Service District 112 on August 18 for a regional conversation about a challenge affecting families and employers across Southwest Washington: access to affordable, [...]
Retired ESD 112 bus driver helps bring 100 backpacks to local students
After retiring from ESD 112 on July 1, Ruby Atkins found another way to support local children and families. Atkins, who worked as an ESD 112 school bus driver for 27 years, helped connect the [...]
ESD 112 expands free preschool opportunities across Southwest Washington
Families across Southwest Washington have more opportunities to enroll their children in free, high-quality preschool for the 2026-27 school year. Enrollment is now open at all ESD 112 Early Care & Education centers, including [...]
ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.