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 | Feb 13, 2023 | DCYF, Education News, The Advocate, WFIS News
The bill to eliminate a Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) charge for background checks is only step one in fixing Washington’s significant background check problem for Early Learning Teachers and Staff. DCYF still needs to solve its problem of...
