8 Things Every Child Needs to Thrive
Security
Stability
Consistency
Emotional Support
Love
Education
Positive Role Models
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WORKING IN CHILD CARE?
PW! IS INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING YOU!
ALL CHILD CARE WORKERS WILL NEED:
- TB TEST
- BACKGROUND CHECK
- FIRST AID/CPR
- CURRENT MMR VACCINATION
- BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN TRAINING
- FOOD HANDLER’S PERMIT
FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME PROVIDERS
OWNER:
- HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
- ATTEND LICENSING ORIENTATION
- COMPLETE LICENSING APPLICATION
- INITIAL CERTIFICATE (12 ECE CREDITS WITHIN 5 YEARS OF OPENING)
ASSISTANT TEACHER:
- HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
- INITIAL CERTIFICATE (12 ECE CREDITS
- WITHIN 5 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT)
CHILD CARE CENTER PROVIDERS
LEAD TEACHER:
- HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
- INITIAL CERTIFICATE (12 ECE CREDITS WITHIN 5 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT)
ASSISTANT TEACHER:
- HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
- INITIAL CERTIFICATE (12 ECE CREDITS WITHIN 5 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR BECOMING A CHILD CARE PROVIDER:
Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF):
Staff Qualifications
https://dcyf.wa.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/Staff_Qualifications.pdf
https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/news/child-care-and-early-learning-licensing-guidebook
Child Care Licensor: Denise Huff 360.460.0664 https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/find-an-office/el-offices
The Imagine Institute: mentoring, financial assistance and internships for Family Child Care Homes https://imaginewa.org/
Providers-local mentors:
Marion Hedin mjbhedin@yahoo.com
Nikki Tomason ntomason@gmail.com
Peninsula College Early Childhood: training, certificates, and possible financial assistance- Anna King AKing@pencol.edu
Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship: www.cie-nw.org
Prevention Works Information: Laura Brogden info@pw4kids.org
HOME BOUND ACTIVITIES
Check out our list of activities for children and youth affected by school closures due to COVID-19.
