Are you looking to advance your career in early learning? Are you passionate about helping child care providers instill excellence in their programs? Would you like to join an awesome team and receive great benefits? Job Summary: The Early Learning Coach is responsible for the implementation of services on behalf of Early Achievers (EA), Washington’s […]
We’re Growing! Seeking an Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
Opportunity Council is looking for a bilingual Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant/Clinician (IECMHC) in Skagit County. This position is a member of the Quality Child Care/Child Care Aware NW WA team at Opportunity Council and will work towards the long-term goal of providing a coordinated approach to mental health care for children and […]
Child care prices outpace Inflation
Child care prices continued to outpace the rate of inflation for the third consecutive year. Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA)’s newly released report, Price of Care: 2021 Child Care Affordability, second in in the series Catalyzing Growth: Using Data to Change Child Care, outlines the continuing increases in the price of child care across […]
Holding Hope: Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
Child Care Aware of Washington now offers Holding Hope, Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation to participants in Early Achievers and the families they serve. What is Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation? Sometimes called social and emotional health, Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health refers to the emotional and mental health and wellness of very young children and […]
DCYF Grant Updates
Applications are now open for the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DYFC) Grants for child care providers and Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) providers. The DCYF Early Childhood Equity Grant application is open until August 16, 2022. Who is Eligible to Apply? Licensed or certified child care providers with an open license in good […]
You’re My Hero
Dear Providers, You make life better for children and families every day. You are an educator, a nurturer, a critical thinker. You make children smile, bring peace of mind, and share your smiles. You change diapers, wash hands, tie shoes, zip up coats, keep our little ones safe. You soothe children when they need calm. […]