You can do it.
There is tremendous need in our region for quality child care. Free resources, training, and support is available to help you start your own child care business.
Licensing
- Visit the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to learn more about the licensing process, rules, and regulations.
- Did you know DCYF offers online licensing orientations in English, Spanish and Somali? Whether you are an aspiring Family Home, Center, School Age, or Outdoor Nature-Based Child Care Provider, DCYF has an orientation for you!
Mentorship for New Family Home Child Care Providers
Reaching out to the Imagine Institute about their mentorship program is the best first step for participants seeking to open a child care business in their home!
Center for Retention & Expansion of
Child Care (C-RECC)
The Center for Retention & Expansion of Child Care (C-RECC) works to sustain, strengthen and expand child care in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties.
Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to open a child care business, a seasoned child care professional looking to expand or preparing to retire, or an employer looking into offering any type of child care benefits, we recommend getting in touch with an expert at C-RECC NW!
Other Resources
- Child Care Aware of America resources for opening and operating a child care business
- Child Care Aware of Washington Business Supports for Child Care Providers
- Tom Copeland’s blog on family home child care for individuals who are in the process of starting a child care.
