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Some King County child care workers to get pay boost in pilot program

King County will supplement the wages of some early childhood educators and child care providers up to about $8,300 annually through 2027. Many advocates argue that child care’s twin challenges — low wages for many providers and high costs for families — pose a fundamental math problem that requires more public dollars to solve. King […]

NEWS: King County launches applications for Best Starts for Kids Child Care Worker Wage Boost Pilot

Today, Best Starts for Kids within the King County Department of Community and Human Services launched applications for the Best Starts Child Care Worker Wage Boost Pilot for child care providers in King County. The Wage Boost Pilot is a $25 million investment made possible through the Best Starts for Kids levy and is estimated to reach 1,400 child care workers in the region.   […]

Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot application is live!

Child care facilities can now apply to join the Best Starts Child Care Wage Boost Pilot. Applications close March 7.  Eligible facilities will be selected by lottery, and workers at selected facilities can enroll to receive a quarterly payment to increase their income through 2027. An estimated 1,400 child care workers will receive the Best […]

Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot application is live!

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 increase their income through 2027. An estimated 1,400 child care workers will receive […]

Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot Newsletter — 01

Announcing the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot! Dear Child Care Workers,    We are excited to introduce the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot.  The Imagine Institute is partnering with The Best Starts for Kids Initiative to design and co-administer an exciting new Pilot designed to support and uplift […]

Attend these info-sessions to learn more about the Best Starts Child Care Wage Boost Pilot!

If you are a child care worker, child care employer, or if you just want to learn more: join one of the upcoming information sessions about the Best Starts Child Care Wage Boost Pilot!  Child care facilities in King County will be able to start applying February 10 to be a part of the pilot.

Boosting Support for Child Care Workers: The Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot

Child care workers are the backbone of our communities, nurturing the youngest among us and helping families maintain a stable work-life balance. However, despite the essential nature of their work, child care workers are often among the lowest-paid professionals in our society. King County is working to change that through the Best Starts for Kids Child […]

Announcing the Awardees for The Child Care Worker Wage Boost!

Child care workers are an essential workforce who keep our communities running. Child care provides developmental supports for babies and children and helps parents and caretakers get to work, to medical appointments and address other needs.