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Childcare Workforce Payment Administration by BrightSpark

Document date: Jul 8, 2026
Renews: Mar 2027; Free account

What it covers

In 2026 DEEL will directly contract with BrightSpark to administer the Childcare Workforce Payment Program providing annual payments to Seattle childcare workers. A new implementation contract will be competitively procured for the remaining levy years 2027–2031.

Who holds it

BRIGHTSPARK holds this professional services contract with City of Seattle. Its other public contracts on record include work for Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families Early Learning Provider Supports Subcommittee.

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Contract details

Contract type: Professional Services
Document date: July 8, 2026
Term: FEPP Year 1 (2026), with new contract via competitive process for 2027–2031
Renews: Free account
Vendor: BRIGHTSPARK
Agency: City of Seattle
Source document: Seattle City Council Select Committee on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy 6-Yr. Implementation and Evaluation Plan Agenda 2026-07-08 (Agenda)

BRIGHTSPARK's other public contracts

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Questions about this contract

Who was awarded the professional services contract by City of Seattle?

BRIGHTSPARK was awarded this professional services contract by City of Seattle, as recorded on July 8, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Seattle City Council Select Committee on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy 6-Yr. Implementation and Evaluation Plan Agenda 2026-07-08 (Agenda), dated July 8, 2026 from City of Seattle. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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