G.E.L.C.
GRANDVIEW EARLY LEARNING CENTER MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide quality and culturally appropriate early childhood care for the Native Children of our community and to provide a safe and nurturing environment for their physical, social, and intellectual growth.
CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS:
We are funded through the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) and offer choices for your families child care needs. We offer services at our Tribal center, Grandview Early Learning Center, located at 3580 E Grandview Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404 or through our Subsidized Child Care Program. These options give parents the ability to choose another licensed center, family home, or relative they trust to care for their children.
Puyallup Tribal Preschool Program(PTP)
The Puyallup Tribal Preschool (PTP) is housed at Grandview Early Learning Center and serves Puyallup Tribal Members who turn 3 years old by August 31st. This program follows Chief Leschi's school schedule, so when they are half day, closed for holidays and vacations, there will be no PTP those days.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Child must be a member of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians
- The child must turn 3 years old by August 31st
- CLICK HERE FOR Application for Puyallup Tribal Preschool
One application must be completed for each child in need of services
Grandview Early Learning Center
Grandview Early Learning Center (GELC) is the Puyallup Tribe's child care center. Our hours of operation are Monday thru Friday, 7am to 6pm. We follow the Tribal Administration building holiday schedule and Chief Leschi's weather closures.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Child must be a member of a federally recognized tribe
- All children must be under 13 years old
- The household income must meet the low-moderate guidelines
- Parents must be working or in an educational program
- Our service area is: o Pierce County, Thurston County, Federal Way
- CLICK HERE FOR Application for Grandview Early Learning Center
One application must be completed for each child in need of services
Subsidized Childcare Assistance Program
GELC's subsidized childcare program is also federally funded through the CCDF. We offer this program to give parents a choice of their childcare providers by allowing them to use another licensed center, a family home setting, or a relative to watch their child.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Child must be a member of a federally recognized tribe
- All children must be under 13 years old
- The household income must meet the low-moderate guidelines
- Parents must be working or in an educational program
- Provider must pass a background check
- Provider must have CPR and First Aid certification
- Provider must have driver's license and proof of insurance
- Our service area is: o Pierce County, Thurston County, Federal Way
- CLICK HERE FOR Application for Subsidized Program
One application must be completed for the whole family needing services
Only complete the background check packet if your provider is a non-licensed center
Must submit a W9 form for the Parents and Providers
Handbooks and Policies and Procedures
Resource and Referral Services
Please check the links below for other resources for your childcare needs:
Contact Information:
Peggy McCloud, GELC Director
Peggy.mccloud@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov
253-680-5511
Deonnah McCloud, Assistant Director
Deonnah.mccloud@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov
253-680-5526
