Resource Guide

PC2 is pleased to present the 11th edition of the

Pierce County Resource Guide to Services and Supports for Individuals

Who Experience Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

(section links below).

Please call our office at 253.564.0707 to make arrangements to pick up your copy!

Dear Reader:

This Pierce County Resource Guide is dedicated to the hard work and commitment of those who have endeavored timelessly over the years to “keep the promise.”

We want to acknowledge the generous support of Pierce County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Program, in providing the funds to update and print this important comprehensive guide to services and supports for individuals who experience intellectual/ developmental disabilities. This important tool will assist you in navigating the public and private programs and services available throughout Pierce County and beyond.

The Pierce County Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (PC2) welcomes the opportunity to assist individuals and families in finding the services and programs that best meet your needs. We are here to answer your calls if you need further assistance. Whether you are an individual who experiences an intellectual/developmental disability, have a family member who experiences an intellectual/developmental disability, work within the disability field, or are in the general community, we welcome your questions and concerns.

We acknowledge that, when compiling this complex list of resources, there are changes that can occur during the production process. Please know that every effort was made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of agency information.

Sincerely,

PC2 Staff

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		Childcare
Alice's Precious Jewels Childcare & Preschool		(253) 383-5021		Tacoma : 98409	Alice's Precious Jewels Childcare & Preschool Address 3706 South Manitou Way City Tacoma State WA Zip 98409 Phone (253) 383-5021 Website http://alicespreciousjewels.net/index2.html Description At Alice's Precious Jewels we believe that using unique concepts in education is the best way to get all children involved with, and to enjoy, the process of learning. We are dedicated to the total development of each individual child. Along with playing and having fun with friends, your child will be given a complete physical development program in order to insure a healthy body, as well as a healthy mind. Physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills are the values that we instill in our children to generate proper and healthy growth in all areas. Alice's Precious Jewels is not a "baby-sitter", but a care and learning center, staffed with trained personnel who know the business of taking care of and teaching children. We accept children ages from 6 weeks to 11 years old. We accept DSHS.
Care.com		(877) 227-3115 (member care)			Care.com Phone (877) 227-3115 (member care) Website https://www.care.com Description Care.com is the world's largest online family care platform. Founded in 2006 on the understanding that quality family care is both a fundamental human need and a key driver of economic growth and empowerment. When children receive quality care in their critical formative years, they are on a path to achievement and success. When seniors receive quality care in their homes, healthcare costs decline with fewer hospital stays. When we have a strong caregiving workforce, all these things are possible. Care.com offers an array of services that enable families to find, manage and pay for care and provide employment opportunities for caregivers. These include a robust suite of safety tools and resources, easy ways for caregivers to be paid and obtain professional benefits, household tax and payroll services for families, and customized corporate benefits packages covering child care and senior care services.
Child Care Aware of Washington		(253) 383-1735	familycenter@childcare.org	Tacoma : 98402	Child Care Aware of Washington Contact Elizabeth Swanson Address 1001 Pacific Avenue, Suite 400 City Tacoma State WA Zip 98402 Phone (253) 383-1735 TollFree (866) 416-4321 TTY (800) 833-6388 Fax (253) 572-4140 Email familycenter@childcare.org Website https://childcareawarewa.org/ Description Child Care Aware of Washington is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that every child in Washington has access to high-quality child care and early learning programs. Created by state statute in 1986 and incorporated in 1989, it is the only statewide child care resource and referral program in Washington. Child Care Aware of Washington provides thorough and independent information and support: for families seeking quality child care, for child care programs seeking to improve quality, and for effective policymaking.
Children's Center	Tacoma Community College, Early Learning Center	(253) 566-5180	awheeler@tacomacc.edu rhernandezgreenfield@tacomacc.edu	Tacoma : 98466	Children's Center AgencyName2 Tacoma Community College, Early Learning Center Address 6501 S 19th, Bldg 3 City Tacoma State WA Zip 98466 Phone (253) 566-5180 Fax (253) 566-5180 Email awheeler@tacomacc.edu rhernandezgreenfield@tacomacc.edu Website https://www.tacomacc.edu/resourcesandservices/earlylearningcenter/ Description Enrollment for childcare is open to TCC students, faculty and staff. Community enrollment is available if slots are not filled with students/faculty/staff.
Easter Seals Washington Child Development Centers	Angle Lake	(206) 816-3255	rlinear@wa.easterseals.com	SeaTac : 98188	Easter Seals Washington Child Development Centers AgencyName2 Angle Lake Contact Renita Linear Address 4040 S 188th Street, Suite #101 City SeaTac State WA Zip 98188 Phone (206) 816-3255 Email rlinear@wa.easterseals.com Website https://www.easterseals.com/washington/our-programs/childrens-services/child-development-centers.html Description Inclusive childcare and preschool.
Easter Seals Washington Child Development Centers	Growing Years	(206) 764-3492	avanvleet@wa.easterseals.com	Seattle : 98134	Easter Seals Washington Child Development Centers AgencyName2 Growing Years Contact Amanda Van Vleet Address 4735 East Marginal Way South City Seattle State WA Zip 98134 Phone (206) 764-3492 Fax (206) 763-6040 Email avanvleet@wa.easterseals.com Website https://www.easterseals.com/washington/our-programs/childrens-services/child-development-centers.html
Easter Seals Washington, State Office		(206) 281-5700		Seattle : 98119	Easter Seals Washington, State Office Address 200 West Mercer Street, Suite 210-E City Seattle State WA Zip 98119 Phone (206) 281-5700 Fax (206) 284-0938 Website https://www.easterseals.com/washington/ Description Easter Seals Washington serves over 4,100 children and adults annually throughout the state. We change the way the world defines and views disability by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day, helping our clients build the skills and access the resources they need to live, learn, work and play. Our servics include autism services (ABA therapy), child development centers, camping and recreation, employment support, community access, information and referral, adult day services, early intervention, respite, and much more.
ExcelCare		(253) 565-8252	excelcare@earthlink.net		ExcelCare MailingAddress PMB 12, 2602 S 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98409 Phone (253) 565-8252 Fax (253) 276-1804 Email excelcare@earthlink.net Website http://www.excelcare.net/ Description For over 20 years ExcelCare has provided Puget Sound families with full-time, part-time, and temporary nannies for their children. Our service will make the process of securing an exceptional nanny seamless, and without worry or stress. It will be accomplished by making sure that all the necessary steps of recruiting, screening, and matching to your household will be precisely met. Please visit our website for more information on us, the services that we provide, and a few kind testimonials that we have received from both the families and nannies that ExcelCare has served over the years.
Hayes Child Development Center	Clover Park Technical College	(253) 589-5531		Lakewood : 98499	Hayes Child Development Center AgencyName2 Clover Park Technical College Contact Angela Johnson Address 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW City Lakewood State WA Zip 98499 Phone (253) 589-5531 Fax (253) 583-8753 Website http://www.cptc.edu/childcare Description The Hayes Child Development Center at Clover Park Technical College's Lakewood campus provides services for children ages four weeks to five years. NAEYC accredited.
Hugs, Tugs, and Luvs		(253) 847-7970		Spanaway : 98387	Hugs, Tugs, and Luvs Contact Wendy Hrvatin Address 4308 208th Street E City Spanaway State WA Zip 98387 Phone (253) 847-7970 Description Childcare, preschool, Head Start and Early Head Start.
Kids Country Childcare		(253) 862-2840		Bonney Lake : 98391	Kids Country Childcare Contact Carrie Ronnfeldt Address 20020 South Prairie Road City Bonney Lake State WA Zip 98391 Phone (253) 862-2840
Kindercare Learning Centers		(253) 848-1907		Puyallup : 98374	Kindercare Learning Centers Address 123 31st Avenue SE City Puyallup State WA Zip 98374 Phone (253) 848-1907 Fax (253) 770-9225 Website https://www.kindercare.com
Kindercare Learning Centers		(253) 841-3785		Puyallup : 98374	Kindercare Learning Centers Address 301 43rd Avenue SE City Puyallup State WA Zip 98374 Phone (253) 841-3785 Website https://www.kindercare.com
Kindercare Learning Centers		(253) 840-5686		Puyallup : 98374	Kindercare Learning Centers Address 10221 152nd Street East City Puyallup State WA Zip 98374 Phone (253) 840-5686 Fax (253) 840-8698 Website https://www.kindercare.com
Kindercare Learning Centers		(253) 851-1777		Gig Harbor : 98335	Kindercare Learning Centers Address 3811 Grandview Street City Gig Harbor State WA Zip 98335 Phone (253) 851-1777 Fax (253) 851-4527 Website https://www.kindercare.com
Kindercare Learning Centers		(253) 474-5295		Tacoma : 98467	Kindercare Learning Centers Address 5424 Orchard Street W City Tacoma State WA Zip 98467 Phone (253) 474-5295 Fax (253) 471-8384 Website https://www.kindercare.com
Kindercare Learning Centers		(253) 565-1671		Tacoma : 98465	Kindercare Learning Centers Address 635 South Mildred Street City Tacoma State WA Zip 98465 Phone (253) 565-1671 Website https://www.kindercare.com
Kindercare Learning Centers		(360) 698-3516		Silverdale : 98383	Kindercare Learning Centers Address 3500 NW Randall Way City Silverdale State WA Zip 98383 Phone (360) 698-3516 Fax (360) 698-9805 Website https://www.kindercare.com
Kindercare Learning Centers		(253) 863-2332		Bonney Lake : 98391	Kindercare Learning Centers Address 9010 Main Street East City Bonney Lake State WA Zip 98391 Phone (253) 863-2332 Fax (253) 863-9634 Website https://www.kindercare.com
Metropolitan Development Council		(253) 383-3921		Tacoma : 98402	Metropolitan Development Council Address 945 Fawcett Avenue City Tacoma State WA Zip 98402 Phone (253) 383-3921 TDD (253) 591-0147 Fax (253) 593-2400 Website https://www.mdc-hope.org Description Metropolitan Development Council is a vital community resource for Tacoma and Pierce County. Founded in 1964 as a non-profit Community Action Agency, MDC responds to community needs by providing services in the areas of healthcare, housing, education, and employment that address the challenges faced by low-income individuals and families. MDC provides services focused on improving the health and well-being of very low income individuals. Continuing economic struggles for many in Tacoma’s low income communities requires that we all to work together if we are to sustain what has been accomplished and continue to grow. MDC is responding to this challenge with new board and staff leadership, investment in staff training and development, a leaner management structure, greater volunteer involvement and a commitment to continuous process improvement within our organization, as well as each of our 40 programs.
Midland’s Kiddie Korral	Center	(253) 531-1902	midlandskiddiekorral@comcast.net	Tacoma : 98445	Midland’s Kiddie Korral AgencyName2 Center Address 1703 E 99th Street City Tacoma State WA Zip 98445 Phone (253) 531-1902 Fax (253) 548-2238 Email midlandskiddiekorral@comcast.net Website http://midlandskiddiekorral.com/ Description Our accredited and certified teachers, with AA's in Early Childhood Education, are here to help your child advance in their education and help them enjoy learn and prepare for their educational journey. We are one of few blended Head Start/Childcare programs within Pierce County and the only blended program within the Franklin Pierce School District.
Midland’s Kiddie Korral	Family Advocate	(253) 548-2182	mkkfamilyadvocate@gmail.com	Tacoma : 98445	Midland’s Kiddie Korral AgencyName2 Family Advocate Address 1703 E 99th Street City Tacoma State WA Zip 98445 Phone (253) 548-2182 Fax (253) 548-2238 Email mkkfamilyadvocate@gmail.com Website http://midlandskiddiekorral.com/ Description Our accredited and certified teachers, with AA's in Early Childhood Education, are here to help your child advance in their education and help them enjoy learn and prepare for their educational journey. We are one of few blended Head Start/Childcare programs within Pierce County and the only blended program within the Franklin Pierce School District.
Multicultural Child Family Hope Center		(253) 593-6641		Tacoma : 98405	Multicultural Child Family Hope Center Address 2021 South 19th Street City Tacoma State WA Zip 98405 Phone (253) 593-6641 Website http://mcfhc.org/ Description Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center (MCFHC) is a non-profit human services agency. Our mission is to provide culturally relevant support services to children and families through daycare, ECEAP, and DSHS contracted services. A positive relationship between teacher and student is an important factor in the social, emotional and academic development of a child. Our Center strives to ensure this balance. Some of our services include: ECEAP program, childcare program, supervised visitations, homeless childcare, and parent to parent.
Puyallup Playcare Center		(253) 848-4232		Puyallup : 98371	Puyallup Playcare Center Contact Nancy Handy Address 120 McElroy Place City Puyallup State WA Zip 98371 Phone (253) 848-4232 Website http://www.puyallupplaycarecenter.org/ Description Puyallup Playcare Center is a non-profit child care center and has been providing childcare to children ages 2½ through 12 in the Puyallup United Methodist Church since 1968. Puyallup Playcare is committed to providing quality childcare to children and their families in an environment that is safe, affordable, healthy, nurturing and responsive.
YMCA Childcare	Pierce County	(253) 534-7840		Tacoma : 98465	YMCA Childcare AgencyName2 Pierce County Address 1614 S Mildred Street, Suite 1 City Tacoma State WA Zip 98465 Phone (253) 534-7840 Fax (253) 983-0459 Website https://www.ymcapkc.org/ymca-child-care/
YMCA Childcare	Kitsap County	(360) 813-1813		Bremerton : 98312	YMCA Childcare AgencyName2 Kitsap County Address 101 National Avenue City Bremerton State WA Zip 98312 Phone (360) 813-1813 Fax (360) 627-9047 Website https://www.ymcapkc.org/ymca-child-care/

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