G.E.L.C.
Contact Information:
Email: Grandview@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov
Phone: 253-680-5515
Address: 3580 E Grandview Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
GELC Director, David Turnipseed
david.turnipseed@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov
253-344-3665
Assistant Director, Deonnah McCloud
Deonnah.mccloud@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov
253-680-5526
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.
Services
We are funded through the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) and offer choices for your families child care needs.
- Grandview Early Learning Center
- Subsidized Child Care Program
Grandview Early Learning Center
Grandview Early Learning Center (GELC) is the Puyallup Tribe's child care center. We follow the Tribal Administration building holiday schedule and Chief Leschi's weather closures.
- 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.
- CLICK HERE FOR THE Maximum Household Net Income Guideline
- Parents must be working or in an educational program
- Our service area is Pierce County and Federal Way, WA. Families must live in our service area.
- CLICK HERE FOR Application for Grandview Early Learning Center
- GELC Eligibility Requirements:
GELC Application:
Please provide one application for each family in need of services. You may list multiple children on one application.
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.
- 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
- Click here for the Maximum Household Net Income Guideline
- 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 Pierce County and Federal Way, WA. Families must live in our service area. Providers do not need to be in the service area.
- CLICK HERE FOR Childcare Assistance Rates
- CLICK HERE FOR Application for Subsidized Child Care FY2020 Licensed Provider
- CLICK HERE FOR W9 Form
- Subsidized Program Eligibility Requirements:
Subsidized Program Application:
Please provide one application for each family in need of services. You may list multiple children on one application. Parents and providers complete a W-9 form with the application.
- Licensed Provider
- Non-licensed Provider
Handbooks and Policies and Procedures
Resource and Referral Services
Please check the links below for other resources for your childcare needs:
