by WFIS | Feb 27, 2023 | Early Learning, Student Safety
On February 19th, Reckitt announced that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two select batches of ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula due to a possibility of cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii.
by WFIS | Feb 21, 2023 | Early Learning, Legislation and Policy, Uncategorized, WFIS News
HB 1550 needs further adjusting so that Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is not supplanting existing licensed early learning providers. TK should be restricted to occurring only in proven childcare deserts. Public schools are not required to be licensed, use...
by WFIS | Jan 30, 2023 | Early Learning, Education News, WFIS News
You can help your staff take advantage of a $0 health care premium. DCYF is partnering with Washington Health Benefit Exchange and Yakima Neighborhood Health Services to inform early learning staff about the Health Care Premium Assistance for Employees of Child Care...
by WFIS | Dec 15, 2022 | Early Learning, Education News, OSPI, School Choice, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is a new public school program that allows four-year-olds to join Kindergarten classes. It was designed to catch children who do not have access to early learning options and therefore arrive at Kindergarten without the skills necessary...
by WFIS | Dec 15, 2022 | Early Learning, Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News
Private K12 schools that enroll children ages 0-6 have strong early learning programs aligned with their schools. These EL programs benefit from robust administrative teams, the stability of the school, and the professional education opportunities that come with...
by WFIS | Dec 5, 2022 | Early Learning, Education News, The Advocate, WFIS News
Many early learning programs were shocked to receive a letter from DCYF confirming that the “teacher retention” grant excluded many eligible full-time teachers. The Washington Child Care Association quickly conducted an informal online poll to gauge the...
