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,...
by WFIS | Aug 7, 2023 | DCYF, Educator Training, Student Safety, WFIS News
Under the law RCW 26.44.030, specific individuals must report abuse or neglect of children to law enforcement or Child Protective Services (CPS). These “mandatory reporters” include: Professional school personnel Registered/licensed nurses or social service counselors...
by WFIS | Jun 17, 2023 | Agencies and Committees, DCYF, Early Learning, WFIS News
The Early Learning Advisory Council met on June 6, graced by our newest private school representative Jen Sandvig, Childcare Director at Sagebrush Montessori. ELAC’s goal is to provide feedback for goal-setting with DCYF. Many comments about the DCYF licensing...
