Business Start Up Series
Program Licensing
You can also complete this orientation at your
own pace through the DCYF Training Portal
Upon completion of the first module, you will:
- Have a general understanding of why quality early learning care is important
- Be able to identify the different roles within the early learning community
- Be able to identify the different licensed facility types
- Identify the ages that early learning programs serve
- Have a general understanding of Washington's quality rating improvement system
Upon completion of the second module, you will:
- Learn the difference between WAC and RCW, and how to navigate the WAC
- Understand the requirements for your facility to be licensed or certified
- Identify the education requirements for the different early learning provider roles
- Identify the variables involved in developing your business
- Identify what a licensing visit looks like and the expectations of the licensee
- Understand the application process and timelines
- Understand the role of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families
If you need assistance including one on one support with these requirements, please contact our Technical Assistants Team.
Self-Paced Packets for Subsidy Billing & Electronic Attendance
Are you a licensed provider and looking to complete the requirements to serve children on subsidy?
Register below for the self-paced packet to complete in the comfort of your home.
Subsidy Billing Training
As a provider serving children on subsidy you should be able to accurately claim for child care subsidy from the State of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). This training offers an opportunity for you to increase your knowledge of the subsidy billing process and become more comfortable with the subsidy claiming forms.
For Licensed Family Home and FFN providers, your collective bargaining agreement through SEIU925 requires that you complete the Subsidy Billing Training once per every contract agreement.
Electronic Attendance Training
Starting July 1, 2018, all providers accepting Working Connections Child Care subsidies are required to track attendance using an electronic attendance system.
This applies to child care centers, family home child care providers, and Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) providers.
Providers have the option to use DCYF’s (formerly DEL) Electronic Attendance System or another DCYF-approved attendance system. DCYF’s electronic attendance system is free for providers to use. Training on the new system is now available in multiple languages and delivery methods across the state.
If you need assistance including one on one support with these requirements, please contact our Technical Assistants Team.
Business Support
Looking for other support with best practices, policies,
or other business support systems?
Shared Services Hub
The Imagine Institute’s Shared Services Hub connects licensed family child care providers and child care center directors to backend business support and resources.
Shared Services Members have access to professional development training, 1:1 expert advice, and technical assistance. Members have access to free tools, resources, business services and support to grant writing, tax preparation, marketing, tax preparation, and human resources support.
HUB MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Free training for all providers and staff
- Discounts to premium business services and retailers
- Policy Wizard, a proprietary online tool that helps create policy books
- Website builder that requires no tech or development knowledge
- ECE Job Board
- Technical Assistance in their preferred language
- 1-on-1 expert advice and business support
Learn more about the Shared Services Hub at sharedserviceswa.org
SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
We provide 1:1 technical assistance in your preferred language.
Do you need support and technical assistance?
Email [email protected]
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