Brightspark Early Learning Services

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012

Signed

May 29, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$5,367,693

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Working with familiesccr has direct contact with families of all income levels and works with all types of child care providers as well as informal caregivers. A strong partner with non-profits, government, foundations, businesses and individuals, it raises awareness about early learning, promotes best practices and advocates for increased investments to insure quality. Ccr empowers families to make the best possible choices for their childrens care. It was the first of its kind in the usa to offer families a comprehensive online searchable database of licensed child care centers and family child care programs. In 2012, ccr provided child care referral and technical assistance by phone and online for 12,339 families statewide (70% low or very low income families/59% single parents.) ccr helps homeless and low income families in king county secure child care subsidies and affordable care. Ccr worked with 536 homeless families to find care for 1,094 homeless children in 2012. Ccr offers services in many languages; helps families find culturally relevant care; assists families that need weekend or after-hours care, or care for children with special needs as well as afterschool care.

Activity 3

Working with child care providers and capacity buildingresearch confirms that for every $1 invested in quality early learning for all children, $7 or more is saved in costs for remedial learning, teen pregnancy, incarceration and rehabilitation. As a result, we see more graduates, sustained employment and more stable communities. Child care resources supports all sorts of child care professionals as they provide quality early learning experiences for children. We know that the role they play for children is significant and we are committed to providing answers to questions, coaching and technical assistance to improve the quality of the child care site and professional development opportunities to increase skills and knowledge through the early achievers quality rating and improvement system. In 2012, ccr provided 12,600 hours of professional development and 7,800 hours of coaching and technical assistance for 2,109 of the 2,200 licensed providers in king county. 47 women participated in the child care careers program and 19 found employment in the child care field.

Filer

EIN

91-1465046