Providers

Child Care Providers
 

I want to know more about...

Getting Licensed
Training
Child Care Resources Services
Updating or Listing my Openings
Quality Child Care
Provider and Staff Recognition
 

Getting Licensed

• Who needs to be licensed?

• What are the steps to get licensed? 

• Instructions for Applying for a Family Child Care Home license

• When is Orientation? 

• Where can I find out about the Department of Early Learning?

• How does the referral service work?  How can I get on it?

• How can I ask CCR to help me get licensed?

• Can I order a parent handbook template or other handbooks?  Call provider line 206 329-5333 or mail order forms -  Home   Center

• What are the typical rates charged in my area?

• What are the DSHS rates (we are Region 4)

• What is the USDA food program? (this link will take you to the website for the WA State office that manages the USDA Food Program, which reimburses child care programs for some of their food expenses.)

• Other helpful resources...

• Other DEL Resources...
   

Training

• I would like to register online

• How else can I register for a class? Mail the registration form from the newsletter or call the provider line 206 329-5333

• Tell me about STARS  

• How can I find the STARS Website?

• What other professional development is available?  CDA (Child Development Associate)  Accreditation   Community and Technical Colleges

• Can you provide a training at my own center?

Child Care Resources Services

• Can I request a site visit?

• Where can I call for help?  CCR Provider Line 206 329-5333

• Can I come into the CCR office?  What is there for me?

• I would like to become a CCR member

• I am looking for a job    I have a job to advertize - you must have a current membership to post a job.  If you do, contact Kris Lowe by email with your job listing

Updating my Listing or Openings

• I need kids!

• I have changes to report

• How does the referral service work?

• How can I get listed?

Quality Child Care

• Quality Rating System

Provider and Staff Recognition

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SOAR Champions For Children Recognition Event 4-15-2011  More...

Child Care Provider Appreciation Day was May 6, 2011.    Here are the prize winners from our drawing:

1. Islamic School of Seattle
2. Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church CC
3. Perkins School
4. Kelli’s Kind Care- Kelli Vogel
5. Donna’s Daycare- Donna Adair
6. Duvall Montessori- Vicki Gohring
7. Little Tot’s Daycare- Janet Brown
8. Eastside Family Childcare- Belkis Saidy
9. Half Pints Childcare- Gene Crews
10. Zahra Hersi Family Childcare
11. Grandma’s House Preschool- Iola Neal
12. Whitehouse Childcare-Claudia White
 

CCR Provider Services Specialist Adrienne Wingo was honored by the Seattle Human Services Coalition with the Mayor’s Award. Mayor Mike McGinn said: “Long time advocate for children and early learning programs, Adrienne Wingo has worked tirelessly to help improve the quality of care for early learners in King County…” The Mayor declared June 2, 2011 Adrienne Wingo Day.