by WFIS | Jan 16, 2024 | DCYF, early learning licensing, Legislation and Policy, Student Data, WFIS News
WFIS received word about the importance of the Cost of Care Survey sent to Early Learning Directors this week from our private school representative, Jen Sandvig. On Monday, Western Washington University sent a survey on behalf of DCYF regarding the Cost of Care. This...
by WFIS | Oct 24, 2023 | DCYF, Education News, Educator Training, WFIS News
Early Learning Directors, who meet on Thursdays, communicated and provided a feedback loop for the DCYF licensing department this week. The background check system for early learning teachers and K12 teachers is different. It has been difficult for newly hired early...
by WFIS | Oct 16, 2023 | DCYF, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
DCYF renewed its contract with the fingerprint vendor IDEMIA. DCYF has a new Background Check Operations Manager, Ann Lemieux. Contact her at ann.lemieux@dcyf.wa.gov and 509-302-3646. Here are some recent changes: IDEMIA is opening locations in 25 states with the...
by WFIS | Oct 2, 2023 | Agencies and Committees, DCYF, Education News, WFIS News
The Directors of EE Programs continue to digest the latest DCYF announcement about their background check and fingerprinting process. Early learning programs note considerable interference with hiring. The issues include: Long distances between background check...
by WFIS | Sep 11, 2023 | DCYF, early learning licensing, Education News, WFIS News
WFIS has invited Debbie Groff, DCYF’s new Child Care Deputy Senior Administrator, to meet with our program directors on October 5. Her role has the capacity to shift the environment and relationships in ways that will support providers to enhance their programs...
by WFIS | Sep 5, 2023 | DCYF, Early Learning, WFIS News
First Aid Kits – Chapter 110-300 WAC. Everything on the list needs to be included. Staff Files – Chapter 110-300 WAC. Ensure all items on the list are included in physical staff files and that all staff have updated their info (Health and Safety,...