Resources for Parents and Caregivers

Our Commitment to Early Learning
Spokane County Library District is dedicated to Early Learning, demonstrating that commitment with a variety of services to families and child care providers, as well as continuing education for staff and customers.

We employ several tools to help achieve our Early Learning goals:

• Preschool Book Bags
  These bags contain 10 books and a folder containing suggestions for songs, fingerplays, and activities in themes such as Silly Fun, Weather, Feelings, Counting, Colors and LOTS more. New themes are continuously being created.
• Toddler Book Bags
  These bags contain 8 books (including board books) and a folder containing suggestions for songs, fingerplays and activities for very young children. New themes are continuously being created.
• Free STARS Training
  SCLD offers training for child care providers through Washington’s State Training and Registry System (STARS), a career development system for individuals who work in child care, early education, and school age care.

Early Learning Links

• Born Learning Initiative
  Find out how to turn everyday activities into learning moments.
• Leading to Reading
  Reading Is Fundamental provides stories, songs, games, and information for parents about reading with young children.
• Family Care Resources
  Get help finding a licensed child care provider, or find services for child care providers.