The Department of Early Learning (DEL) licenses child care and funds the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) according to laws adopted by the Washington State Legislature and signed by the Governor. Some DEL programs, such as certain subsidies that help parents pay for child care, are offered under federal (United States government) laws.
This section includes information about various laws related to DEL programs and services.
The purpose of the program is to enhance quality of child care by increasing education and decreasing turnover for participating center staff.
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The purpose of the program is to enhance quality of child care by increasing education and decreasing turnover for participating center staff.
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Laws that govern licensed child care and ECEAP in Washington are part of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
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State laws regarding child abuse and neglect are meant to protect our youngest citizens, and are located in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW).
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The purpose of the program is to enhance quality of child care by increasing education and decreasing turnover for participating center staff.
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