The 2025 Community Child Care Conversations will be offered virtually until further notice. Registration links for each session will be sent by email to providers in each region. This will allow for agendas and pre-submitted questions that are tailored to each region. Sessions will also offer longer Q & A sessions and smaller group sizes.
Community Child Care Conversations (formerly known as Community Child Care Forums) give child care providers an opportunity to meet DCYF Leadership from Licensing and Early Learning, connect with local Child Care Licensing Administrators, Licensors, and Early Learning team members, learn about updates and opportunities, and share experiences through questions or discussions.
Conversations are open to Licensed Child Care Centers, Licensed Family Homes, Outdoor Nature Based, School-age providers, including certified providers who may be located on tribal lands.
Conversations aim to:
- Strengthen relationships between providers and the agency.
- Allow providers and DCYF to share what is going well.
- Foster opportunities for ongoing collaboration.
Early Learning and Child Care Offices
Regions by County
Region 1
Adams
Asotin
Chelan
Douglas
Ferry
Garfield
Grant
Lincoln
Okanogan
Pend Oreille
Spokane
Stevens
Whitman
Region 2
Benton
Columbia
Franklin
Kittitas
Klickitat
Walla Walla
Yakima
Region 3
Island
San Juan
Skagit
Snohomish
Whatcom
Region 4
King
Region 5
Kitsap
Pierce
Region 6
Clallam
Clark
Cowlitz
Grays Harbor
Jefferson
Lewis
Mason
Pacific
Skamania
Thurston
Wahkiakum
Online Conversation Dates and Times
Please check back for future conversation dates in your region.
Please check back for future conversation dates in your region.
March 22, 2025
9 to 11 a.m.
Providers supported by Bellevue/North King DCYF Child Care Licensing Office ONLY
March 22, 2025
9 to 11 a.m.
Providers supported by Bellevue/North King DCYF Child Care Licensing Office ONLY
May 10, 2025
9 to 11 a.m.
Providers supported by Renton DCYF Child Care Licensing Office ONLY
Aug. 9, 2025
9 to 11 a.m.
King County Providers ONLY
Please check back for future conversation dates in your region.
March 20, 2025
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Mason and Grays Harbor County Providers ONLY
More dates will be announced soon!
Please note: We are currently gathering insights from all forums throughout 2024. A comprehensive summary will be made available soon.
If you require an alternative format for this information, need language interpretation services, or need another accommodation or modification to participate in the events listed, please contact dcyf.communityengagement@dcyf.wa.gov.