Following the Governor’s direction, NWESD school districts are providing childcare for first responders, healthcare workers, and other essential workers. For the most up-to-date information, visit your school district’s website. Childcare varies by individual school district, listed below.

For all families with childcare needs, it is recommended they contact the Child Care Aware Family Center, as they will have the most up to date information on who has openings Child Care Aware Family Center, or by calling 1-800-446-1114. 

Anacortes SD

Childcare at district facilities for families of healthcare providers, first responders, families experiencing homelessness, others with critical needs, and essential Anacortes School District staff. For more information visit: http://www.asd103.org/covid19response .

Arlington SD

Arlington Public Schools has partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Arlington to provide FREE childcare to the children of healthcare professionals and first responders during this time. Childcare is available from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information visit: https://www.asd.wednet.edu/ 

Bellingham SD 

The city of Bellingham and the Lighthouse Mission have an agreement to use part of Bellingham High School. The schools are public assets owned by our community. The district’s main goal during the closure is to “protect life, promote safety and minimize the spread of the virus,” and we believe this partnership is a good demonstration of our work in this area. For more information visit: https://bellinghamschools.org/news/march-20-update-on-meals-delivering-tech-and-continued-learning/   

Burlington-Edison

The Skagit Valley Family YMCA is offering emergency childcare to first responders, healthcare providers, pharmacy workers, and grocery store staff starting Monday, March 23rd. This drop-in service will be available for school-age children (K-6), Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-5:30 pm. The cost is $20/day or $100/week. Space is also available at their Early Learning Center for ages 1-5. As this is not a B-ESD program, please contact d.hart@skagitymca.org for more information. For more information regarding both programs visit: https://www.be.wednet.edu/ .

Concrete SD

Finalizing plans to determine childcare options for first responders and healthcare workers. For updated information visit: https://www.concrete.k12.wa.us/skagit-county-school-closure/ 

Conway SD

Providing Childcare for First Responders and Health Care workers. Please visit: https://www.smore.com/q7fhy-health-care-first-responders-only for the forms and survey to complete for your school.

Coupeville SD

Partnering with the local Boys and Girls club to provide childcare for ten of our students. In exchange, they have access to our elementary school multi purpose room (gym) the school district will provide lunch for the 35-40 children in Boys and Girls club on a daily basis. For more information visit: http://www.coupeville.k12.wa.us/ . 

Darrington SD

Partnering with the Arlington Boys and Girls Club (along with Arlington and Lakewood School Districts) to provide childcare for qualified students. For more information visit: https://www.darringtonschools.org/ .

Edmonds SD

Childcare services began on Tuesday, March 24, for families of active district students whose parent/guardian work in healthcare or are first responders. The district appreciates the partnership with Right At School to provide this essential service. Our nursing, custodial, food and nutrition, and administrative staff have collaborated to provide this service safely for all involved.

While Right At School is not able to provide childcare at this time for families not in healthcare or who are first responders, the school district  encourages those in need of childcare to reach out to other community partners. For list of partners and more information visit: https://www.edmonds.wednet.edu/families/family_support/childcare_in_times_of_crisis .

Everett SD

 Working with community partners regarding child care. For emergency childcare options: 

  • The YMCA has opened up emergency care registration. They currently are operating at Cedar Wood, Penny Creek and Whittier elementaries, Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • The Boys & Girls Club have open registrations:

For more information visit: https://www.everettsd.org/Page/31102 .

Ferndale SD

Members of the Childcare Team are reaching out to make individual contact with each family who indicated they need this service. You may  receive a call from an unknown number, it may be one of our administrators following up on the survey you submitted. For updated information visit: https://www.ferndalesd.org/covid-19 .

Granite Falls SD:

Partnering with the local Boys and Girls club. For more information visit: https://www.gfalls.wednet.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=134433&pageId=26061923

Index SD

Partnering with the Snohomish county YMCA for childcare options. For more information visit: https://www.sno.wednet.edu/ 

La Conner SD

We are looking into ways we can provide childcare services on a limited basis. If you meet one of the following criteria, please complete this survey by Friday, March 20.

  • At least one parent/guardian is a first responder.
  • At least one parent/guardian is a medical provider.
  • Childcare expenses would be a financial hardship on your family.

Child Care Request Survey: https://forms.gle/TXNo6J2yKsjEmtY3A

For updated information please visit: https://www.lcsd.wednet.edu/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=1&ModuleInstanceID=327&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=7891&PageID=1 

Lakewood SD

 Free child care is available for healthcare professionals and first responders at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club.
Please call 360-435-4442 to register your children. For more information visit: https://www.lwsd.wednet.edu/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=4&ModuleInstanceID=120&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=2456&PageID=1 

Lake Stevens SD

Partnering with local community child care centers and organizations to continue to offer child care services in our schools during the closure. Child care and day camp for Lake Stevens students (PDF)

This list is meant to serve as a resource to help parents and guardians arrange childcare and outdoor educational opportunities for students during this emergency closure. Lake Stevens School District is not endorsing or promoting any of these facilities or programs. Please contact each facility directly with any questions. For the list of childcare facilities visit https://www.lkstevens.wednet.edu/Page/5479 and scroll to the bottom of their website to the question, “Is childcare available to families?”

Lynden SD

The school district will be responding to families who completed the childcare survey about options in a separate communication. For updated information visit: https://lynden.wednet.edu/UserFiles/Servers/Server_1189/File/COVID-19%203.20.20.pdf .

Marysville SD

Partnering with local YMCA and the Boys & Girls Club to provide childcare for healthcare workers, first responders, and others. The school district will be providing meals to each organization and the YMCA is using one of our elementary schools (Allen Creek Elementary) for extra space in order to maintain social distancing. For more information visit: https://www.msd25.org/ .

Meridian SD

Meridian School District is a member of what has become the Whatcom Unified Childcare Coalition, consisting of several school districts, community childcare facilities, Peace Health, and several other entities. This is a coordinated effort to ensure our entire county has a presence to respond to Governor Inslee’s request to provide childcare support for our healthcare and first responder families who have that need. For all families with child care needs, it is recommended they contact the Child Care Aware Family Center, as they will have the most up to date information on who has openings.

Child Care Aware Family Center, 1-800-446-1114 https://childcareawarewa.secure.force.com/providerupdate/CCAWAOnlineLookUp

Our partnership with the Whatcom Unified Childcare Coalition is going to involve Irene Reither Elementary hosting one of the YMCA child care sites to help healthcare and first responder families. Our nurses and some of our employees will support the staffing of this site and provide an important option for these families. It appears the need is slowly increasing as families see this need lasting for a prolonged period of time – which is also a national trend. We will be ready to provide this support for our families.

Monroe SD

  •  Monroe Boys and Girls Club – Normal childcare rates will be discounted by 50% to lessen the impact on our families during school closures. As a thank you to healthcare professionals and first responders, their children will be given free childcare during this time. Space is available for new members. 
  • Monroe/Sky Valley YMCA – The YMCA is also offering daycare for healthcare and first responder families at no cost, with a $45.00 daily rate for drop-in children, and financial aid for families in need. School-Age Care will be held at Fryelands Elementary from 6:15 am-6:30 pm. The Maltby Shuttle will be running during this time to provide services to families in need. 
  • Miracles and Memories Academy – Available for students with disabilities that prohibit them from using other daycare options. Limited spaces, so registration is required. Scholarships available.

For more information visit: https://www.monroe.wednet.edu/departments/health-services/coronavirus/community-resources .

Mount Vernon

Childcare services will begin Monday, March 23. The primary focus of school closures is safety and wellness for our community at large. A key component of reaching that goal is to reduce the impact of school closures on our community’s ability to have essential staff present at hospitals, health care facilities, and at police and fire departments. We will also be offering this service to essential MVSD staff who are reporting to work.  For more information visit: http://www.mountvernonschools.org/COVIDChildcare .

Mukilteo SD

 Available childcare during school hours for families who are not able to remain home or serve in critical community roles such as healthcare and first responders. For more information visit: https://www.mukilteoschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&DomainID=8&ModuleInstanceID=7075&ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=37080&PageID=9 

Oak Harbor

Per the Governor’s order, the school district will offer limited child care for families who are considered essential employees in the healthcare industry and first responders. To minimize the spread of disease, families are encouraged to find alternative methods and only use this resource if absolutely necessary. If this service is necessary, please call the dedicated hotline at 360-279-5040. For families who do not fall in this category, you are urged you to offer support to family, friends, and neighbors to make sure those who need child care receive it. At this time the Boys & Girls Club, Their Place, and several other child care providers plan to remain open.  For more information visit: https://www.ohsd.net/Page/7902 .

Sedro-Woolley SD

The Sedro-Woolley School District is partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of Skagit County to provide childcare to the children of parents on the governor’s essential personnel list. Childcare will be limited to students currently enrolled in the district in kindergarten through sixth grade. If you or someone you know falls into one of these categories, please fill out this online survey to apply for a spot.

Childcare services will begin Wednesday, April 1 at Mary Purcell Elementary School. The drop-off location will be on 7th Street, between Nelson and Talcott, at the north-end portable gate entrance. Normal hours of operations will be 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Childcare will be available during the district’s scheduled Spring Break, April 6­–10, as well.

Please contact the Boys & Girls Club of Skagit County at 360-419-3723, extension 5, with any questions.

Snohomish SD 

Partnering with the Snohomish Boys and Girls Club (childcare available 6:00 am-6:30 pm) and the Mill Creek Family Branch-YMCA (childcare available 6:30 am to 6:30 pm) to provide child care for our district first responders and health care workers who need child care. Click here to learn more about child care possibilities or visit: www.sno.wednet.edu/staffcovid19.

 South Whidbey SD

Partnering with South Whidbey Children’s Center for Child Care for  first responder and essential health care parents beginning Monday, March 23rd. The school district will be reaching out individually to each of the parents who completed the online survey (linked here) and expressed the need for this service. For more information please visit: https://www.sw.wednet.edu/families/health_services/corona_virus___c_o_v_i_d_19_ 

Stanwood-Camano SD

The YMCA is now offering a Preschool camp (3-5 years old) for the families that are still needing to go to work during the closure. The hours of operation are 7am-5pm Monday through Friday, $45 per day per child. Preschoolers of first responders and healthcare providers are at no cost. This is in addition to the emergency spring camp the YMCA is offering during the district closure. Spring camp is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am -5:00 pm and space is still available. Financial assistance is available to families; for further information call 360-572-3399. The school district will continue to provide free grab ‘n go breakfast and lunch for all children at the YMCA. The YMCA contact information is below:

YMCA of Snohomish County
Connect with us: https://ymca-snoco.org/about-us/connect/
360-572-3399 

YMCA Stanwood-Camano Branch
7213 267th Street NW, Stanwood WA 98292
Connect with us: https://ymca-snoco.org/connect
360-572-3399

School district website: https://www.stanwood.wednet.edu/