The Whatcom Center for Early Learning (WCEL) is a non-profit that provides early intervention services to children ages birth to three with developmental delays in Whatcom County. WCEL follows the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C and the Washington State Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program. It contracts with the Opportunity Council and receives additional funding from sources like United Way. WCEL provides family-centered services using a primary service provider model to help children develop skills and support parents through coaching.