Child care providers play an important role in the lives of children and families in Washington. DCYF offers resources to help providers run strong and healthy businesses.
Business Start Up Series
The Business Start Up Series helps child care providers get started and meet licensing requirements. It is for licensed providers and Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) providers.
The series is provided in English, Spanish, or Somali. It includes:
You can choose the format that works best for you:
Online
- Visit the DCYF Training website.
- Go to the Training Requirements webpage.
- Look under the “Training Resources” section for more materials.
In-Person
- Register through The Imagine Institute's Business Start Up Series webpage.
Self-Paced
- Available for Subsidy Billing and Electronic Attendance System Trainings.
- Available for:
- Licensed Family Home Providers
- Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Providers
- To request a self-paced packet, email: ta@imaginewa.org
If you need help accessing training or using what you learned, support is available through:
- Phone
- In-Person
- Video Conferencing
Contact The Imagine Institute Technical Assistance team for help:
- Phone: 206-492-5249
- Email: ta@imaginewa.org
Early Achievers Business Supports
- Business of Child Care Training (scroll down to the Professional Development dropdown and click on your region to find training opportunities)
- Child Care Business Edge
- Early Achievers / Early Learning Scholarships
- Early Achievers / Needs-Based Grant
More Training Opportunities
The Imagine Institute connects child care providers and center directors with:
- Business resources
- Networking opportunities with other providers
- Expert advice
