Promoting school readiness efforts through individualized services that benefit children.
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ESD 112 Early Care and Education promotes school readiness efforts through individualized services that benefit children. We assist families, child care providers and community partners in providing quality early learning programs and professional development opportunities throughout the ESD 112 region.
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Early learning program has free preschool spots
(The Columbian, October 6, 2016)
Child care costly proposition for parents
(The Columbian, October 10, 2016)
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Senator Patty Murray introduces bill to address child care crisis
Finding high-quality, affordable child care & early learning is becoming increasingly difficult for millions of working families across the country. The cost of child care has increased by 25 percent in the past decade, forcing many parents [...]
Math Anywhere project promotes math fun in the community
Pop quiz: Look at the above picture and answer “How many?” Your first response is probably: “How many what?” And that’s the point. ESD 112 Math Coordinator Molly Daley is on a mission to engage young kids and [...]
ESD 112 to host early care and education job fair October 16
Toddlers at the Park Crest Early Learning Center enjoy the shade of an outdoor play tent constructed by their preschool teacher. Join a team that helps build a foundation of success for children [...]
1-2-3 Grow & Learn program and Washougal community groups team up to deliver early learning
The 1-2-3 Grow and Learn Program at Hathaway Elementary School in Washougal has come to a close for the 2017-18 school year. The program is sponsored by Educational Service District 112 and is designed to enrich the lives of [...]