Washington state awards $56M for child care facility projects

By: Aspen Ford

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: April 17, 2026

Words: 384

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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Washington is pouring $55.8 million into early learning facilities across the state.

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced the competitive grant awards Thursday. The funds will create about 2,000 new child care spaces and support renovation projects in over 50 jurisdictions, according to the governor’s office.

The grants are from the state’s Early Learning Facilities program, administered by the Department of Commerce. The 74 recipients include local governments, school districts, commercial properties and in-home child …

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