BECOME LICENSED
If you are starting a child care business of your own, it’s important to get licensed! Licensing is free through the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families and ensures that all enrolled children can thrive in safe, healthy, and nurturing environments.
For information about licensing, visit the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) licensing page.
JOIN EARLY ACHIEVERS
Early Achievers is Washington State’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System for child care programs. It helps providers help children reach their full potential by offering free trainings, tools, coaching, needs-based grants and subsidies, and so much more.
By joining Early Achievers, you will be connected with an Early Learning Coach who will provide ongoing and customized coaching services at no cost to you!
Please visit the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to learn more about Early Achievers Coaching and benefits of participating.
STARTING OR GROWING YOUR CHILD CARE PROGRAM?
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.
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EARLY LEARNING COACHING & CONSULTATION
Early Learning Coaches support child care programs and teachers as they work towards continuous quality improvement. Our Early Learning Coaches offer free coaching to child care providers in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties. Coaching is collaborative reflecting on your current practice, strengths, and areas you wish to grow.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Want to boost your professional knowledge, skills, and effectiveness in the field of early childhood education? We offer a variety of in-person and online STARS trainings for early learning professionals across Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties.
BE AN ADVOCATE FOR A BETTER CHILD CARE SYSTEM IN WA STATE
Help us advocate for policies that ensure families have access to affordable, high-quality child care that meets their needs; and ensure child care providers receive living wages and benefits honoring the essential work they do.
POST A JOB. FIND A JOB
Interested in posting your open position on our website for other early learning professionals to see? View our job board.
