PUEW Community Space
Welcome to the PUEW Community Space—a place where child care providers, families, community partners, and advocates come together to learn, connect, and create positive change.
As a nonprofit organization, Proveedoras Unidas de Eastern Washington (PUEW) is committed to advancing equitable access to high-quality early learning through education, leadership development, advocacy, and community collaboration.
What You'll Find Here
🌟 Community Events
Stay informed about educational events, networking opportunities, leadership gatherings, advocacy initiatives, and activities that strengthen our communities.
📚 Professional Development
Access high-quality trainings, workshops, and educational resources designed to help early learning professionals build skills, meet professional development goals, and grow as leaders.
🤝 Resources & Support
Discover practical tools, community resources, funding opportunities, policy updates, and connections that support child care providers, families, and the communities we serve.
💙 Accessible Learning for All
We believe every provider deserves the opportunity to succeed. That's why PUEW offers free and low-cost trainings and resources for both members and non-members, ensuring that financial barriers never prevent professional growth.
Our Commitment
At PUEW, we are dedicated to:
Empowering child care providers through education and leadership.
Advocating for equitable policies that strengthen early learning.
Building partnerships that create lasting community impact.
Supporting families by promoting access to quality child care.
Creating opportunities where every provider's voice is valued and heard.
Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable future for children, families, and early learning professionals across Eastern Washington.
Thank you for being part of the PUEW community. Together, we learn, lead, advocate, and grow.
Together, we are creating stronger providers, stronger families, and stronger communities
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Together, we are creating stronger providers, stronger families, and stronger communities 〰️
Our Impact
PUEW is building a stronger, more equitable early learning system by developing leaders, advocating for policies that support family child care providers, expanding access to professional development, and ensuring providers' voices are represented in decisions that affect children and families throughout Washington State.
Empowering Family Child Care Providers Across Washington
Since the beginning of 2026, Proveedoras Unidas de Eastern Washington (PUEW) has continued to strengthen and elevate the early learning workforce through leadership development, advocacy, education, and community partnerships.
800+ Family Child Care Providers served through training, advocacy, technical assistance, and community engagement.
500+ Active providers connected through our growing network.
13 Communities served across Eastern and Central Washington.
20+ Community events, trainings, advocacy meetings, and workshops hosted.
10+ Leadership development initiatives empowering providers to become community advocates.
12+ Strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations, state agencies, and community coalitions.
Communities We Serve
Pasco • Yakima • Sunnyside • Toppenish • Grandview • Mabton • Walla Walla • Moses Lake • Wenatchee • Chelan • Othello • Union Gap • Prosser
Trainings
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Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood
3/20 6pm-8pm
Emotional intelligence in early childhood refers to the ability of young children to recognize, understand, express, and manage their own emotions, as well as those of others. It is a key aspect of their overall development because it influences how they relate to others, how they resolve conflicts, and how they handle emotional situations in daily life. 2hrs stars. Zoom training (in spanish)
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How to Identify Children's Skills
09/27/25-09/28/25
Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences helps recognize that each child learns in a different way. In early childhood, this approach is key for childcare providers to offer an inclusive and stimulating environment. By integrating varied activities such as singing, drawing, exploring nature, storytelling, or solving small challenges, different learning styles are supported. This strengthens children’s self-esteem, creativity, and social skills. Applying multiple intelligences in daily practice enriches overall development, allowing each child to discover and enhance their talents from the earliest years. ( 2 days trainings 10 STARS hrs. )
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Teaching Spanish in Early Childhood Settings
11/14/2025
Teaching Spanish to English-speaking children in a daycare setting requires creating an engaging and immersive language environment where learning happens naturally through play. By incorporating games, songs, stories, and interactive activities, educators can make Spanish fun and meaningful for young learners. Effective strategies include using consistent routines, themed activities, and intentional language alternation—such as reserving Spanish for specific parts of the day or particular subjects. This approach helps children connect words with actions, build confidence, and develop a love for bilingual learning from an early age.