About the Center
Created through a collaborative effort between Bellevue Community College, Costco Wholesale Corporation and donations from many private donors, the Early Learning, Family and Childcare Center brings together BCC programs in parent education, child-care services, "field" training for childcare providers and Head Start services for children from low-income families. An on-site family resource specialist also provides advocacy services for parents and families.

Features of the Center

• 22,000 square feet of space
• Space for 190 children
• "Field" experience for BCC students enrolled in early childhood education, nursing, parent education, and psychology
• An infant toddler care program
• Family outreach and advocacy services

Center Costs
The total amount raised to finance the Early Learning, Family and Childcare Center was approximately $5 million. Of this amount, the facility construction costs was $4.2 million.

Project Support
Many private and public contributors from the community made the ELFCC possible through their generous donations. The Early Learning, Family and Childcare Center program also receives regular support from:

• ACCESS Grant from the U.S. Department of Education
• BCC Student Government
• City of Bellevue
• Puget Sound ESD Head Start
• State of Washington
• US Department of Agriculture

Ongoing support to the Early Learning, Family and Childcare Center is extremely important. If you are interested in making a donation to support scholarships for children at the Center, or for general program support, please contact the BCC Foundation for details on how to make your pledge.

Program Brochure [Adobe PDF]