Washington State Creates PreK Promise Account To Expand Preschool Capacity With $1 Billion In Private Funding

Washington State is implementing a fund, called the;PreK Promise Account,;that can accept private;donations;to support the state’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). ECEAP provides high-quality;preschool;for low-income families.;;

The PreK Promise Account was created by Senate Bill 5872. Governor Bob Ferguson signed the legislation on March 14, 2026. Washington’s early learning program can now accept grant funding from the Ballmer Group to support slots for 10,000 more children. The legislation allows the state to receive private gifts, grants, or donations, solely . . .