Child Care Action Council

08/28/2026

Join us at Kaleidoscope Play & Learn! Designed for children ages birth to 5 and their parents or caregivers, our weekly in-person playgroups offer interactive circle-time activities, storytime, songs, art projects, and open play.

It’s a wonderful space for little ones to socialize and build early learning skills—and for parents and caregivers to share ideas and support one another!

Program Details:

👉Cost: FREE!

👶Ages: Birth to 5 years (with parent/caregiver attending together)

🗓️ Visit our website to see the weekly group schedule and locations.

👉 Learn more & register here: https://ccacwa.org/parents1/kpl/

Know a parent, grandparent, or caregiver who would love this? Tag them in the comments below or share this post!

08/26/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dolly Parton. 💔

In 1995, Dolly started with a simple, powerful vision: putting books directly into the hands of young children.

As a proud affiliate serving Mason and Thurston counties, we are honored to carry her vision forward—one child, one family, and one book at a time. Thank you, Dolly. 📚✨

Read more in our latest blog post: https://ccacwa.org/blog/honoring-dolly-parton/

08/26/2026

Today, we mourn the loss of Dolly Parton, an extraordinary woman whose vision changed childhood for millions.

Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, she placed books into the hands and homes of children around the world, inspiring a love of reading from the very beginning.

Here in Washington, her legacy lives in every book delivered, every story shared, and every child inspired to dream bigger.

Thank you, Dolly Parton, for believing so deeply in the power of books and the potential of every child. Your legacy will live on for generations. ❤️📚

08/24/2026

Earning a Dual Language Designation is now easier than ever through the Early Achievers Quality Recognition cycle. No-cost coaching, training, and funding awards are available to support your program. Are you ready to explore what’s possible for your program? Learn more: https://dcyf.wa.gov/news/dual-language-designation-program.

08/20/2026

Is your little one starting preschool this fall? Free high-quality preschool applications are officially open through ECEAP in Mason, Thurston, and Grays Harbor counties! 🎒✨

ECEAP offers more than just classroom learning—it supports your whole family. Here is what's included:

🌱 Play-Based Classrooms: Fun, engaging learning that builds essential kindergarten-readiness skills.
🍎 Healthy Meals & Snacks: Daily nutrition to keep young minds and bodies energized.
🤝 Family Support: Guidance, community resources, and tools to help your entire household thrive.

Spaces fill each year quickly, so we encourage families to apply early!
👉 Start your pre-eligibility application today: https://ccacwa.org/eceap-pre-eligibility/

Questions? Reach out to your local county coordinator directly. Read more about each location on our website: https://ccacwa.org/parents/eceap/

08/19/2026

Stop by Red Robin (Olympia) anytime today (Aug. 19), and 20% of your total food sales will go directly back to CCAC to support the mission ❤️✨

How to Participate:
Dine-In or Takeout (In-Person):
Show the flyer attached to this post or simply mention the fundraiser to your server so your sales get counted!

Ordering Online (To-Go):
Visit redrobin.com/order and select the Olympia location.
➡Head to the menu category labeled "Fundraisers (To-Go Only)" and click on that item.
➡Click "Add" and then "Add to Bag."
➡Add your favorite meal items and check out!

Whether you’re craving a classic Gourmet Cheeseburger, Bottomless Fries, or a milkshake, every bite helps us make an impact.

📍 Where: Red Robin – Olympia (600 Cooper Point Rd SW)
📅 When: Today, Aug. 19th!

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Join us in celebrating our incredible summer intern, Katherine! 👏✨

Katherine worked closely with our Access Expansion team to lay the crucial groundwork for an upcoming toolkit designed to help local entrepreneurs launch and grow child care businesses.

She also partnered with our Policy team to lead a project recommending actionable strategies to expand child care access and flexibility, all aimed at strengthening the local workforce and supporting families. 💼👶

Katherine is currently pursuing her Master’s in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, where she is focusing on building stronger, more equitable child care systems when she graduates.

We are so grateful for her dedication and lasting impact on our community. Thank you, Katherine, and we can’t wait to see all you accomplish! ❤️

08/17/2026

Happy National Nonprofit Day! 💙 Today, we celebrate the incredible power of community and the essential work that happens when we come together for a common cause.

At CCAC, our mission is simple but life-changing: to promote and nurture early learning communities where children and families thrive. Every day, we see firsthand how access to quality, affordable child care creates a ripple effect of success for parents and children alike.

We couldn't do this work without our supporters. If you believe in the future of our local families, please consider making a gift today. Every dollar helps us build a stronger foundation for the next generation.

🔗 Donate here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/childcareactioncouncil