Great Starts

Great Starts offers childbirth and new parent classes for expectant parents and new families. Its offerings include the Birth Series, Baby Care Individual Classes, Sibling Preparation For Kids, Conscious Fathering, and BabySafe. The classes are offered in person and online, and the online classes use Zoom Meetings.

Programs

• Great Starts childbirth and new parent classes — expectant parents and new families · Research-based classes offered in-person and online in Seattle and the Puget Sound region.
• Birth Series — Great Starts series; specific details are on individual class pages.
• Baby Care Individual Classes — Individual baby care classes; specific details are on individual class pages.
• Sibling Preparation For Kids — Preparation class for kids; specific details are on individual class pages.
• Conscious Fathering — Listed as one of the most popular classes.
• BabySafe — Listed as one of the most popular classes.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–5 years old

About the provider

Parent Trust for Washington Children says it has a 40-year history of helping families thrive through Great Starts childbirth and new parent classes. It describes Great Starts as providing childbirth education and early parenting classes, and says the classes are based on the latest research. The classes also offer opportunities to build community among classmates.

Scholarships are always available. Apple Health covers one birth series for the pregnant person and a partner or support person. Military discount: 5% off for immediate family members of an individual in active military duty. Transfer/cancel fees apply; see page for details. Contact by phone at 206-789-0883 or email [email protected].

Last updated August 19, 2026.