Early Learning Services - Catholic Charities

04/08/2026

🌱 Wenatchee families! You’re invited to join us for our Big Growth, Little Steps event .🌼

A fun spring celebration for children birth to age 5 (older siblings welcome too!). 🌸

We’ll plant flowers and vegetable seeds, celebrate new beginnings, and enjoy hands-on activities during the Wenatchee Playgroup, starting at 10:00 AM. The main event begins at 12:30 PM!

✨ During playgroup, families will explore fun activities and learn about healthy eating while celebrating the Week of the Young Child.

📍 Tuesday, April 14 | 12:30–2:00 PM
📍 135 S. Worthen Street, Wenatchee | Catholic Charities – Building A

🍎 Don’t forget to bring a snack to share!
We look forward to celebrating spring with our Wenatchee community!🌼
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🌱 ¡Familias de Wenatchee! Están invitadas a acompañarnos a nuestro evento gran crecimiento, pequeños pasos! 🌼

Acompáñennos en una divertida celebración de primavera para niñas y niños desde el nacimiento hasta los 5 años (¡hermanos mayores también son bienvenidos!). 🌸

Plantaremos flores y semillas de vegetales, celebraremos nuevos comienzos y disfrutaremos de actividades prácticas durante el Grupo de Juego de Wenatchee, que comienza a las 10:00 AM. ¡El evento principal empieza a las 12:30 PM!

✨ Durante el grupo de juego, las familias participarán en actividades divertidas y aprenderán sobre alimentación saludable mientras celebramos la Semana del Niño Pequeño.

📍 Martes, 14 de abril | 12:30–2:00 PM
📍 135 S. Worthen Street, Wenatchee | Catholic Charities – Edificio A

🍎 ¡No olviden traer un refrigerio para compartir!
¡Esperamos celebrar la primavera con nuestra comunidad de Wenatchee! 🌼

03/27/2026

Immediate Openings Available — Space Is Limited!
We currently have openings for:

Infants and one‑year‑olds
(Private pay and Working Connections–approved families welcome)

ECEAP Preschool Openings:

10‑hour day program for working families

📞 Contact us today to learn more or secure your spot:
👉 https://ccearlylearning.fgstaging.com

02/26/2026

We have immediate openings! Space is limited!

- Immediate openings for infants and one-year-olds (private pay and Working Connections approved families)

Openings for ECEAP preschool:

- Openings for working families in a 10-hour day program

Contact us today to learn more or secure your spot:
https://ccearlylearning.fgstaging.com

01/06/2026

We have immediate openings! Spaces are limited!

- Immediate openings for infants (private pay and Working Connections approved families)

Openings for ECEAP preschool:
- Openings in the 6-hour day program
- Openings for families who qualify for subsidy in a 10-hour day program

Contact us today to learn more and secure your spot:
https://catholicscharitieschildrenscenters.iks.center/contact-us

Schedule a tour: https://catholicscharitieschildrenscenters.iks.center/

12/11/2025

Thank you to our PAT Team for making last night’s group connection such a success. With more than 30 families in attendance, your dedication, coordination, and teamwork truly shined. Grateful for all you do for our families and community.

11/18/2025

Small Shifts, Big Impact
Every person you meet has a story as rich as yours. Discover how practicing empathy through sonder can transform the way we connect with others.

Learn how small changes in perspective can make a big difference in building compassion and understanding.

This reflection, written by Catherine Dennis, aims to encourage empathy and understanding within our community by sharing a personal experience and introducing the concept of “sonder.”

11/08/2025

📣 First Fatherhood Meeting!

Calling all dads who want to make an impact!

Join us for our First Fatherhood Group Meeting (name TBD by YOU!)

📅 Date: November 13, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: 5301 Tieton Drive, Yakima
🏠 Hosted by Catholic Charities

WE WILL FEED YOU!
Your feedback matters! Help us shape future events by completing a quick registration.

⚠️ Note: Childcare will not be provided at this meeting.

Register now and be part of something great!
https://forms.office.com/r/5KnZTS1Kiy

10/22/2025

🎃👻 Get ready for some Halloween fun! 👻🎃

Bring your family and join us at Growing Hope for an afternoon of sweet treats and photo booth fun. Don’t forget to wear your costume!

🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 30
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 5201 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children and families welcome!

Hosted by Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington.
We can’t wait to see your creative costumes!

10/16/2025

🎃 Trunk or Treat – You’re Invited! 🎃
Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon at our annual Trunk or Treat event! Bring your little ones in their favorite costumes and join us for a safe, fun-filled celebration with decorated trunks, candy, and plenty of Halloween cheer.

Date: Thursday, October 30
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: 145 S. Worthen St., Wenatchee, WA

All families are welcome! Costumes encouraged.

Hosted by Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington, this free event is open to the public. Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars and invite your friends!

09/09/2025

🎉 Join Us for the 2025 Resource Fair! 🎉

📅 Date: Saturday, September 13th
🕚 Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Location: 5301 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA

Free to attend and open to the public!

We’re excited to welcome our friends and partners in the community. Discover services available for you and your family, enjoy a free bite to eat, complimentary beverages, music, and fun activities!

08/07/2025

🌱 New Blog Alert!
Meet Catherine Dennis, our new Director of Early Learning at Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington! With decades of experience and a heart for children, Catherine is here to bring hope through early learning. 💙

Read her inspiring message 👉 https://catholiccharitiescw.org/news/bringing-hope-through-early-learning-a-message-from-catherine-dennis

07/28/2025

We’re excited to share our latest story: “A Framework for Fatherhood” — a powerful look at how Catholic Charities is partnering with The Loving Father Initiative (TLFi) to support dads in our community.

💬 Discover how this new effort is creating space for fathers to connect, grow, and thrive in their parenting journey.

📖 Read the full article here:
https://catholiccharitiescw.org/news/a-framework-for-fatherhood

A Framework for Fatherhood Through a new collaboration with The Loving Father Initiative (TLFi), Catholic Charities is excited to launch a new parenting group. And this one is for Dads! We’re all aware of the importance of a father in a child’s life. Numerous studies indicate that the presence o...