by WFIS | Nov 18, 2022 | Early Learning, Education News, Uncategorized, WFIS News
Grants will fund minor renovation requests to help keep 253 child care facilities safe and operational from the WA State Dept. of Commerce November 14, 2022 The Washington State Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Department of Children, Youth, and...
by WFIS | Nov 8, 2022 | DCYF, Early Learning, WFIS News
Early learning coaches sent a newsletter to schools as a template for licensor visits that included the following information. Some postings that are required by licensing: No Smoking and No Vaping Signs Hand washing poster by every sink Diaper-changing procedures in...
by WFIS | Aug 23, 2022 | DCYF, Early Learning, WFIS News
DCYF paused the in-person/hands-on component required for CPR training during 2021. This is no longer applicable. The in-person/hands-on component required for CPR training must be completed to meet the CPR requirements. Anyone hired after April 2022 must complete...
by WFIS | May 6, 2022 | Early Learning, Education News, WFIS News
After many years of discussion and relationship building, the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCFY) and Pacific Northwest Montessori Association PNMA have established a system recognizing the Montessori teacher credentials of AMS, AMI, or MACTE accredited...
by WFIS | May 7, 2021 | Early Learning, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
WFIS joined more than 200 other community advocates, childcare centers, moms & families in celebrating the signing of the Fair Start for Kids Act this morning of Friday, May 7. It was an amazing gathering with SO many people who have fought so hard for many...
by WFIS | Apr 28, 2021 | DCYF, Early Learning, Education News, The Advocate, WFIS News
WFIS attended today’s Washington Care and Youth Development Recovery Workgroup hosted by Nicole Rose, Director of Eligibility and Provider Supports at DCYF (Department of Children, Youth & Families). Also in attendance were personnel with Childcare Resources,...