GELC – Puyallup Tribal News

13 Apr

Infant and children clothes giveaway

GELC, Grandview Early Learning Center

When: When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, April 15 Where: 3580 E Grandview Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404 Save the Children and Carter’s has donated brand new clothing (sizes 0-3 months to 6x) to Grandview Early Learning Center. In order to receive the clothing, we ask that you fill out a photo release form (we will provide) from Save the Children. First come, first served with a limit of five outfits per child.

Grandview Early Learning Center Opens Two New Temporary Locations

GELC

Grandview Early Learning Center opens two temporary childcare locations. The new locations will run until the construction of the main childcare building is completed in March, 2022. Staff have been preparing the new locations with delightful and engaging learning spaces to welcome the children back. Grandview teachers are looking forward to renewing relationships with the children and families. Temporary Grandview Childcare Locations Chief Leschi Schools – Ages 5-12 years, started November 1st, 2021. Puyallup Tribal Youth Center – Ages 0 through 4 years, start date is November 15th, 2021. New enrollment is now being accepted. Upon completion of construction at…

Subsidized Child Care Program continues during GELC renovation

Application, Construction, GELC

Grandview Early Learning Center closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has remained closed for a long-planned renovation. Although GELC’s building is closed due to construction, it’s important to note that its Subsidized Child Care Program is still available for Tribal families. In addition, GELC staff are continuing to serve families with meals, activity packets and other support. The Subsidized Child Care Program is funded through the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) and offers choices for your family's child care needs. This program gives parents a choice of their childcare providers. GELC will help pay for one…