Tribal Child Care Licensing

Tribal Child Care Licensing assists with certification for payment only (CFPO) processes for Tribal Nations and compliance to ensure Tribal child care providers meet health, safety, and quality standards to receive Working Connections Child Care subsidy.

The Tribal Child Care Licensing Consultant reports to the Tribal Early Learning Liaison. This position works in partnership with Tribal Nations, DCYF Child Care Licensing, Licensing Division Child Protective Services (LD/CPS), and many other state programs/agencies to ensure Tribal Nations have access to child care options that meet the needs of their children, families, and communities. This includes collaborating, understanding Tribal and State licensing rules, sharing information, respecting, and promoting Tribal sovereignty and culture, and offering training and technical assistance.

Resources

Become a Licensed Child Care & Early Learning Provider

Become a Family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) provider

Apply for Child Care Certification for Payment Only (CFPO)

• Child Care Certification Policy
• Child Care Certification Procedure 

Operate a Child Nutrition Program

• Family Day Care Home Sponsors
• Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) 

Indigenous Food Sovereignty 

• Washington State Farm to School Network 
• USDA Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative 
• Indigenous Food Systems Network
• Native American Agriculture Fund

Office of Child Care

• (Administration for Children & Families) ACF Tribal & Native American Affairs
• Tribal Child Care Capacity Building Center