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NEW! DCYF Monitor Visit checklists

by WFIS | Nov 12, 2024 | DCYF, early learning licensing, Education News, WFIS News

Sample Monitor Visit checklists are now available in the Provider Portal. To access them, use Google as your browser. Then, go to the Provider Portal, click the “Help” tab, and select “tip sheets.” DCYF Child Care Licensing uses different “checklists” to...

Licensing: Citing multiple WAC infractions for one issue

by WFIS | Jun 17, 2024 | DCYF, early learning licensing, Education News, WFIS News

Childcare licensors have been directed by their administrators to mark a WAC violation under ONE WAC, not multiple WACs. Please be advised to talk with your licensor if you have issues with this and let WFIS know. We want to track where this is happening and advocate...

Cost of Care Survey sent this week – PLEASE COMPLETE

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...

Early Learning Licensing Department Meeting

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...
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Current Board Members

  • Assumption-St. Bridget School
  • Cascade Christian Academy
  • Evergreen Christian School
  • Harbor Montessori School
  • Hope Lutheran School
  • Mount Vernon Christian School
  • Northwest Christian School
    Preschool-8th Grade where students consider themselves a family of friends.
  • Northwest Christian Schools
  • Seattle Area German American School
    German immersion Preschool through Elementary School
  • Seattle Christian School
  • Seattle Jewish Community School
  • The Bear Creek School
  • The Northwest School
  • Three Rivers Christian School
    To prepare students from infancy thru 12th grade to impact the world for Christ.

Pacesetter Members

  • Eaton Arrowsmith Academy
    Cognitive development is our education priority.
  • Northwest Christian School
    Preschool-8th Grade where students consider themselves a family of friends.
  • Renton Prep
    Leading Private Education
  • Spruce Street School
    Where students are valued for who they are.
  • St. Anne School
    ENRICHING MIND, BODY, AND SOUL SINCE 1923
  • St. Madeleine Sophie School
    Serve, Lead, Love and Learn
  • University Child Development School (UCDS)
    Igniting positive change

Recent News

  • WFIS Board of Directors Spring Meeting May 12, 2025
  • Professional Development & other opportunities May 12, 2025
  • Summer Running Start Update from OSPI May 12, 2025
  • DOH to pause School & Child Care Immunization Module sign-ups May 12, 2025
  • Distribution of donated HVAC filters May 12, 2025

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    • Eastside Preparatory School
    • Full Time
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    • Vancouver, WA
    • Gardner School of Arts & Sciences
    • Full Time
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    • Seattle
    • Pacific Crest Montessori School
    • Full Time
  • ADVANCEMENT COORDINATOR

    • Tacoma, Washington State
    • BELLARMINE PREPARATORY SCHOOL (Tacoma, WA)
    • Full Time
  • Elementary Vice Principal

    • Pacific Christian Academy - Federal Way
    • Pacific Christian Academy
    • Full Time
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