Process of applying for and maintaining a child care license.
Alignment of standards across licensing, Early Achievers and ECEAP.
Navigate the early learning facility development and licensing process.
Learn the general qualification requirements for your role as an early learning provider.
Preparation and ongoing learning for early childhood and school-age professionals.
Working to improve the quality of child care and early learning in Washington.
Background checks are important to protect the safety and welfare of children.
Child care by family, friends, and neighbors is the most common non-parental child care.
Prepares 3-4 year olds from low-income families for success in school and life.
Guides and facilitates collaboration among Head Start agencies.
CCHC is required for licensed child care centers that serve infants.
Tracking attendance of children using an electronic attendance system.
DCYF offers several different funding opportunities for child care providers.
Expanding equitable access to high-quality early learning programs to serve the most children possible.
Licensed Family Home Child Care Providers may be eligible for health care and dental care benefits.