History
In 1978, Denise Louie Education Center (DLEC) was founded in response to the unmet child care needs of Asian garment workers in the International District. Since then, as Seattle's low-income immigrant and refugee population has grown, DLEC has likewise expanded to serve more children and families of all different cultures, ethnicities and religions now living in central and south Seattle. While our organization, programs and services have radically expanded, our mission remains the same: we strive to fill gaps in early childhood education that fail our most vulnerable families and to close the opportunity gap that less advantaged children face compared to peers.
Specialties
Denise Louie Education Center promotes school and life readiness by providing multi-cultural early learning services to vulnerable children and their families. We will respect and preserve each child and family's individuality, cultural heritage and home language. We will promote personal and social responsibility with integrity and love in an environment defined by social justice and peace.