Who?
Parents, child care providers, children – all are welcome. Meet like-minded advocates who all believe that fixing the child care crisis is possible.
What?
A free event to meet with your legislators and then rally together on the steps of the Capitol. Lunch will be provided for those who registered by January 17th.
When?
Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Morning – 4:00 p.m.
10:00 am & 12:00 pm – Lawmaker meeting preparation sessions inside the United Churches of Olympia
3:00 p.m. – Rally on the steps of the Capitol building.
Come as you are able throughout the morning. Meetings with lawmakers will be scheduled based on your elected officials’ availability, and there will be ongoing activities inside the church in between events.
Where?
Meet at United Churches of Olympia – two blocks from the Capitol building. 110 11th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Schedule
9:00 AM: Sign In/Registration Opens
United Churches of Olympia: 110 11th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
You are welcome to arrive throughout the morning. If you are attending a lawmaker meeting, please arrive at the church 60-90 minutes before your meeting begins to sign in, receive your meeting materials, and meet with others to walk over to the capitol as a group. Group preparation sessions will take place at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM to help you get ready, feel free to attend the one that best fits with your lawmaker meeting schedule. If you have a lawmaker meeting before that we will make sure to get you prepped one-on-one. Box lunches will be available from 10:00 AM onwards.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Lawmaker Meetings
Various locations
- Scheduled based on lawmaker availability. Someone from the Child Care for WA campaign will contact you directly if your lawmaker is able to meet with you.
- Volunteers will help you find your meeting locations around the capitol campus.
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Mobilization Station
United Churches of Olympia
In between lawmaker meetings and the rally, come by the mobilization station. Staff will help you to join in on some social media advocacy, craft your personal child care elevator pitch, and write letters to lawmakers who are unable to meet with you during the day.
9:00 AM – 2:45 PM: Family Activities
United Churches of Olympia
If you are attending with children, we will have activities available throughout the day to keep everyone engaged and active.
10:00 AM and 12:00 PM: Lawmaker Preparation Sessions (Attend 1)
United Churches of Olympia
Learn more about our legislative priorities, get talking points to help you have great conversations with your lawmaker, and what to expect during your meetings.
2:30 PM: Pre-Rally Gathering
Meet at United Churches of Olympia to walk to the rally together
For people not in lawmaker meetings or already on the capitol campus, we will gather at the church to walk over as a group to the capitol steps.
3:00 PM: Rally for Child Care!
Legislative Building: 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW Olympia, WA 98504
Rally on the steps of the Legislative Building (outside on the north side of building) and hear from parents, providers, and lawmakers about the importance of supporting early learning in 2025.
4:30 PM: United Churches of Olympia Closes
Thank you for joining Child Care Advocacy Day. Our day concludes after the 3:00 PM rally, and the church will be open until 4:30 PM for those with afternoon lawmaker meetings.
Let us know you’re coming!
Lunch will be provided. Registering helps us schedule meetings with lawmakers and plan for a successful day in Olympia.