Welcome to Early Care & Education
We assist families, child care providers and community partners in providing quality early learning programs and professional development opportunities throughout the ESD 112 region.
We believe it is our responsibility to:
- Cultivate an environment that is focused on lifelong learning
- Engage in a racial equity approach
- Promote a safe space that allows learners to be vulnerable and take risks
- Encourage adaptive and continuous learning opportunities
- Offer a variety of sustainable programs
- Keep children and families at the center of our work
- Leverage collaborative relationships
- Provide equitable and trauma informed practices
- Confront biases and invite inclusive participation
Click on an image below to learn more about that program and available resources.
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:
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Early Care & Education Programs
ECE State Resources
Early Care and Education in the News
Why do parents spend so much on child care, yet childhood educators earn so little?
(Child Care Aware of America, July 11, 2018)
Building a solid foundation
(Camas-Washougal Post-Record, April 11, 2019)
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Enroll for School Age Child Care!
School age child care is available at select Evergreen Public Schools locations for children in grades kindergarten-5th grade currently attending elementary school.
Early Care & Education News
Weathering winter school delays and closures
Winter is almost here, and along with it, there is the chance of snow and inclement weather in many areas within the ESD 112 region! Just when you think you've got the routine down, [...]
Together In Our Town: ESD 112 hosts community and family event
On May 18, the ESD 112 Early Care & Education (ECE) team held a free family and community event that attracted more than 190 adults and children. “The idea for this event was born from [...]
1-2-3 Grow and Learn Program prepares young learners for success at school
At 1-2-3 Grow and Learn playgroups, an ESD 112 early learning program, families of children ages 0-5 interact and observe as their kids gain important early childhood development skills. The program prepares children for kindergarten [...]
Circle of Security Parenting™ Series enhances relationships and resiliency
Earlier this year, 13 families completed an 8-week Circle of Security Parenting™ (COSP) Series, exploring new skills and strategies that help caregivers, families, and educators to build healthy relationships with their children, and improve [...]
ESD 112 equalizes educational opportunities for learning communities through innovative partnerships, responsive leadership, and exceptional programs.