A state board rule could strip enrollment funding for college‑run parent‑education programs, forcing Seattle co‑op preschools to raise fees or close, officials say.

UrbanSitter’s January 2026 data finds Seattle at about $27.70/hr for one child and $30.79/hr for two, placing the city second only to San Francisco.

The West Coast Health Alliance criticizes ACIP recommendations on the MMRV vaccine, citing concerns about access for children in the VFC program and parental choice.