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Child Care Resources' Play & Learn Network

The Play & Learn Network, coordinated by Child Care Resources, is a composed of organizations throughout King County offering Play & Learn groups and supporting Play & Learn efforts. The Network serves as a centralized source of support and information about Play & Learn.

Play & Learn Network members are interested in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of Play & Learn and in increasing the numbers of Play & Learn groups offered in King County. Our vision is that every child and their caregivers have access to a Play & Learn group in their neighborhood and in their language.

Who can join the Play & Learn Network? What does it cost?

There is no cost for organizations to join the Play & Learn Network.

The Network has two types of members – Sponsors and Partners.

• Sponsors are community-based organizations which facilitate Play & Learn groups. Sponsors agree to comply with some minimum quality standards. Current sponsors include non-profit organizations, family support centers, community centers, and parent education programs.

• Partner organizations commit to providing some sort of resource to Play & Learn. Resources can include providing space for Play & Learn groups to meet, sharing or purchasing materials, assistance with marketing and outreach, funding, and other support that help Play & Learn groups succeed. Current partners include parks and recreations and human services departments, library systems, and non-profit organizations.

If you’d like to become a member or want to learn more about membership, please contact Lisa Conley, Play & Learn Network Coordinator at (206) 329-1011, extension 202 or via email at conley@childcare.org.

 

What benefits are there to joining the Play & Learn Network?

By joining the Network, you’ll have access to the latest information about Play & Learn. You’ll also join a group of people who share the vision – and challenges – of working on behalf of young children and their families and caregivers.

Network members also receive and participate in:
• Training for Play & Learn group facilitators
• Technical assistance and training in setting up and running Play & Learn groups
• Notification of funding and other resources
• Information-sharing in Play & Learn best practices
• Shared outreach, marketing and publicity
• Advocacy support for Play & Learn

What role does Child Care Resources play?

Child Care Resources coordinates the Play & Learn Network, providing a wide range of support to Network members, including training, technical assistance, research and notification of funding opportunities, materials, administrative support, promotion and publicity, evaluation, and partnership brokering.

Our interest is in helping Play & Learn succeed and grow in King County. We believe that Play & Learn is another means to help us realize our vision: Every child has a great start in school and in life.