ALL child care workers will need:
TB test
Background check
First aid/CPR
Current MMR vaccination
HIV/AIDS training
Food handler’s permit
Family Child Care Home Providers
Must be 18 years of age
Posess a High school diploma
Attend licensing orientation
Complete licensing application
Earn Initial certificate (12 Early Childhood Education credits within 5 years of opening)
Child Care Center Providers
18 years of age
Lead teacher: high school diploma
Initial certificate (12 Early Childhood Education credits within 5 years of employment)
Additional Resources
- (Department of Children, Youth and Families) Child Care Licensor: [email protected]
- Imagine Institute.org: mentoring, financial assistance and internships for Family Home Providers-Marion Hedin [email protected]
- Peninsula College Early Childhood: training, certificates, and possible financial assistance- Anna King [email protected]