Greetings!
Early Learning Update Week of September 26th
Items Covered:
· Registration for October Professional Development: Weathering the weather with little learners
· Licensed ONLY: Child Care Complex Needs Fund Application
· Licensed Only: Health Coverage for Child Care Workers
1.) Registration for October Professional Development: Weathering the weather with little learners
Our monthly Professional Development opportunity will be presented by Rachel Franz from Twig and Thread. She has joined us at our Professional Development Day the last two years. October’s Training will be held virtually on Tuesday, October 11th from 6pm – 8pm. Please see below for training title, description and link to register. There are unlimited spots for this training.
Weathering the weather with little learners:
In this workshop, educators will discover the joys of taking children outside in all weather.
Learn about how to layer children’s clothing, keep warm on the coldest days, and how to
meet learning standards in the meantime. Participants will come away with ideas for
prioritizing outdoor opportunities throughout the winter, even if it is cold, wet, and dark.
2.) Licensed ONLY: Child Care Complex Needs Fund Application
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is pleased to announce that the Child Care Complex Needs Fund application is now available.
The application is open now and will close at 11:59 p.m. on November 10, 2022.
To be eligible, providers must have children currently enrolled in their care who have behavioral needs, developmental delays, disabilities, or other unique needs.
The Child Care Complex Needs Fund may be used for:
· Adding staff members or increasing staff hours.
· Therapeutic services.
· Facility improvements to comply with ADA accessibility requirements or behavioral needs.
· Supportive and adaptive materials and equipment.
If you have questions about the application, the timeline of the funding, or other questions specific to the Child Care Complex Needs Fund, email
dcyf.childcaregrants@dcyf.wa.gov
Please see message from DCYF: Our partners at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services shared videos about low or no cost health coverage for child care workers. Watch the video in English and Spanish. Learn more about the Child Care Health Coverage Program.
Have a great week!
