Whatcom Center for Early Learning

08/20/2026

That's a wrap on our summer Baby Song Circle group! Baby Song Circle will be back weekly on Tuesdays starting September 15th!

08/17/2026

The 0-3 age range presents a unique window of opportunity for growth, as 85% of brain development occurs in this period.

Long-term health and education outcomes are significantly improved for children who receive early support services at 0-3 years of age.

Anyone can self-refer for a free evaluation by calling the SEAS line at 360.715.7485.

08/07/2026

Join WCEL for a summer evening honoring the people and partnerships that power our mission. Enjoy light refreshments, meaningful connections, and the joy of community in our outdoor space!

A special thank you to the recent T-Mobile Hometown Grant, which funded the Brick House transformation project, making WCEL's Ferndale location into an inclusive space for the children and families we serve.

08/05/2026

Register for the Sensational Toddlers class at wcel.net 🍎😄

Sensational Toddlers is a structured playgroup for children ages 18 months to three years old. This class includes a mix of children receiving services and community members. This playgroup is fee based, but scholarships are available for qualifying families. Registration is required.

All families will be notified if they were selected to participate or if they were placed on a waiting list the first week of August, December, and March.

08/04/2026

We will be monitoring air and weather conditions during this month and will make announcements of any Park Playdate cancellations.

Our hearts are with our friends, families, and neighbors who are impacted by the devastating wildfires.

08/03/2026

08/01/2026

Thank you to our POSITIVE and PASSIONATE partners at Inclusion Festival!🤝

30+ organizations attended and partnered with us at Inclusion Festival this year. To hold and create a space for so many regional groups to come together as a community was an amazing experience. Thank you to all who joined us at Inclusion Festival to share about your work and enjoy a day of fun.

07/31/2026

Shout out to our SPECTACULAR Inclusion Festival sponsors!✨

We are so grateful for your support and the time you spent with us on Sunday. Thank you for helping us to bring Inclusion Festival to life and share it with Whatcom County!

Wandke Accessibility Beach Cat Brewing: South Paw Nature's Path Organic Hardware Sales Levitt Family Foundation WECU Molina Healthcare Whatcom Community Foundation Industrial Credit Union SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics

07/31/2026

WCEL ❤s Volunteers!

To those who spent their Sunday volunteering at Inclusion Festival, WCEL is so incredibly thankful for you. From set up to tear down, the day would not have been possible without your help. Staff, board members, community partners and supporters, your hard work and commitment to building community is truly inspiring. Thank you ❤