• We invite you to become familiar with Kaboom! and the playground project by visiting our project web page: http://projects.kaboom.org/projects/452
  
  

• Sign up to become a Member of the Tiny Tots Kaboom! project here: http://projects.kaboom.org/projects/452/memberships

• Seattle Foundation: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Fund ($20,000)      
• King County Public Health: Vulnerable Populations Emergency Preparedness RFP ($2,499)
• School’s Out Washington Quality Enhancement Grant for CLC ($2,990)
• SOAR / United Way of King County: Getting School Ready grant for CLC programs (($3,900)

Washington State Governor, Christine Gregoire mentioned Tiny Tots Development Center by name in her State of the State address on January 9, 2007. She read a quote from a letter written by Shanta Hibbitt, the mother of a child enrolled at Tiny Tots. The letter described how a child benefited from the early childhood education we provide. Ms. Hibbitt’s son A. has received excellent preparation for kindergarten:

"Do you know that A. can write his full name? He is so excited about that. He shows me every chance he gets.

"He recognizes colors, shapes, and even speaks some Spanish.

"Being a single mother can be stressful and difficult. I work very hard daily in the office and at home for the purpose of creating a future for my children.

"Raising my children in a community where opportunity for education at times is limited, is extremely challenging.

"A.’s self-esteem and excitement about learning is beyond belief at times. The early learning programs at Tiny Tots are wonderful opportunities for families like mine.”

Gov. Gregoire’s speech was broadcast throughout Washington State on television and radio. The full text of her speech is also available online.

Tiny Tots Development Center appreciates this public acknowledgement of the hard work and dedication of Tiny Tots staff.

 Would you like to read other success stories of children enrolled in Tiny Tots Development Center preschool programs? Click here for more information. 

Tiny Tots Development Center's Executive Director Speaks Up for Children and Families at Washington STATE House of Representatives Meeting

On Wednesday, January 31, 2007, Tiny Tots Development Center’s Executive Director Angelia K. Maxie spoke on a panel at a joint meeting of the State of Washington House of Representatives Joint House Early Learning and Children’s Services Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education. This work session focused on the Governor’s Washington Learns initiative, which aims to examine and improve the education system in Washington State.

 Ms. Maxie was one of three western Washington early learning panelists who were requested to share their knowledge, strategies and insights into the successful implementation of early learning programs. Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire opened the meeting. Other education advocates speaking on panels during this meeting included representatives of the League of Education Voters, Thrive by Five, the Bremerton School District, the Washington Roundtable, and the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA).  These panelists were followed by experts from the fields of K-12 education and higher education.

 Tiny Tots Development Center (TTDC) is licensed by the State of Washington and is a City of Seattle Contracted site. TTDC is an authorized provider of the State’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) and one of the sites selected to provide free pre-school in the City of Seattle’s new Step Ahead Preschool Program. Both programs deliver comprehensive services to 4 year old children whose families meet a wide range of income guidelines. TTDC has four child care locations in South Seattle.  TTDC is the ‘Lead Provider’ partnered with the Seattle Public School District and Partners for Successful Schools, providing after school learning opportunities through the Community Learning Center (CLC) program. TTDC is devoted to the highest quality early learning and out of school time care.  We serve over 600 children and families from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds. Our staff strives to guide children’s social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development through our use of carefully selected curriculum materials, classroom activities, field trips, family involvement and support programs and presentations. 

LOCAL AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AWARDED GRANT FROM SCHOOL’S OUT WASHINGTON

 Tiny Tots Community Learning Center (CLC) at Emerson Elementary School has received $2,990 as a 2007 Quality Enhancement grant from School’s Out Washington. Among 22 programs across Washington State to be awarded the grant, Tiny Tots CLC at Emerson will use the funds to enhance its after school program for Seattle’s children.

 “After school programs help working families, keep kids safe, and support learning,” said Danielle Baer, Communications and Grants Coordinator at School’s Out Washington. “With limited funding sources available, programs in Washington are finding creative ways to engage children while operating on shoestring budgets. Tiny Tots CLC at Emerson put together a terrific improvement plan that impressed our review team. The reviewers recognized the role that this program has in Seattle.”

 Over 51 programs from across the state requested over $141,000 for improvement projects, but only $60,000 was available for grant awards.

 School’s Out Washington provides services and guidance for organizations to ensure all young people have safe places to learn and grow when not in school.

 Tiny Tots Development Center (TTDC) is licensed by the State of Washington and is a City of Seattle Contracted site. TTDC is an authorized provider of the State’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) and one of the sites selected to provide free pre-school in the City of Seattle’s Step Ahead Preschool Program. Both programs deliver comprehensive services to 4 year children whose families meet a wide range of income guidelines. TTDC has four child care locations in South Seattle. In addition, TTDC works in partnership with the Seattle Public School District and Partners for Successful Schools, provides out-of-school time learning opportunities through the Community Learning Center (CLC) program.

 TTDC is devoted to the highest quality early learning and out of school time care.  We serve a diverse population of children and families from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds; many are low-to-moderate income.

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