2026 Symposium

Design For Early Learning Symposium

October 2-3, 2026

Beyond Partnerships

How does an interdisciplinary design process lead to environments where children, families, staff, and communities FLOURISH?

Friday Evening Reception

Held at Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center’s new facility,

The Cora Whitley Family Center in Tacoma, WA

All Day Saturday

Hosted at the recently completed

Barn School | Step by Step Early Learning Center in Puyallup, WA

Who should attend?

This symposium is designed to bring together dedicated professionals who are integral to the creation of successful early learning spaces, including:

  • E‍ducators

  • Architects

  • Design professionals

  • Contractors

  • Real estate agents

  • Funders

  • Policy makers ‍

  • And more!

Learning Units Available for Design Professionals (AIA) and WA Early Learning Professionals (MERIT)

ARE YOU A DESIGNER OR PRACTITIONER WITH A PROJECT TO SHARE?

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