Licensing Forms & Documents for Providers




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General Licensed Child Care Forms
Nonexpiring License
Nonexpiring licenses went into effect July 22, 2011.

Fast facts about nonexpiring licenses File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [709 k]
Declaration of Compliance File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [1.44k]
Background Check List for Family Homes File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [25k]
Background Check List for Centers and School-Age Programs File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [24k]
Background Check Form
Background check form for child care workers.

Background Check Form File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [49k]
Background Check Form (Spanish) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [51k]
Background Check Form File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [253k]
Background Check Form (Spanish) File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [271k]
Certificate of Immunization Status Form
Washington State Department of Health Certificate of Immunization Status form.

Certificate of Immunization Status Form (English) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Certificate of Immunization Status Form (Spanish) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Other languages
Certificate of Exemption

Certificate of Exemption (English) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Certificate of Exemption (Spanish) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Other languages
Child Care Agreement
Financial agreement.

Child Care Agreement File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [26k]
Child Care Agreement (Spanish) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [31k]
Child Care Agreement File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [185k]
Child Care Agreement (Spanish) File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [188k]
Child Care Registration
Child Care Registration Form.

Child Care Registration File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [41k]
Child Care Registration (Spanish) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [48k]
Child Care Registration File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [219k]
Child Care Registration (Spanish) File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [210k]
Daily Attendance Records
Attendance record form for child care facilities.

Daily Attendance Records File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [244k]
Daily Attendance Records (Spanish) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [28k]
Daily Attendance Records File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [81k]
Daily Attendance Records (Spanish) File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [257k]
Fire Safety Record
Fire Safety Record and Evacuation Plan.

Fire Safety Record File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [202k]
Fire Safety Record (Spanish) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [220k]
Fire Safety Record File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [208k]
Fire Safety Record (Spanish) File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [210k]
For more information, see the Office of the State Fire Marshal's page Fire Inspection Process for Child Care Centers
Injury/Incident Report
Child injury form.

Injury/Incident Report File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [84k]
Injury/Incident Report (Spanish) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [41k]
Injury/Incident Report File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [198k]
Injury/Incident Report (Spanish) File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [77k]
Recall Statement Form
A form agreeing to regularly review the information on the Consumer Products Safety Commission website, or toll free number and stay informed on items recalled due to hazard.

English File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [18k]
Spanish Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [20k]
Reconsideration Request Form
Form to request a reconsideration.

Reconsideration Request Form File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [33k]
Reconsideration Request Form File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [184k]
School Based and Military Certification for Payment Only Request Form
Form to request certification for payment only.

School Based and Military Certification for Payment Only Request Form File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [50k]
School Based and Military Certification for Payment Only Request Form File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [170k]
Tribal Certification Request Letter Template
Form to request Tribal certification for payment only.

Tribal Certification Request Letter Template File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [6k]
Tribal Certification Request Letter Template File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [41k]

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School-Age and Center Provider Forms
Child Care Center Director/Program Supervisor Notice of Change
Child care center or school age director/program supervisor notice of change.

Child Care Center Director/Program Supervisor Notice of Change File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [56k]
Child Care Center Director/Program Supervisor Notice of Change File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [184k]
Child Care Center Feasibility Checklist
Licensing checklist form for child care centers.

Child Care Center Feasibility Checklist File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [109k]
Child Care Center Feasibility Checklist File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [217k]
Child Care Center Full Checklist
Full licensing checklist form for child care centers.

Child Care Center Licensing Checklist File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [217k]
Child Care Center Licensing Checklist File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [681k]
Child Care Center Abbreviated Checklist
Abbreviated checklist form for child care centers.

Child Care Center Monitoring Checklist File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [217k]
Child Care Center Monitoring Checklist File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [681k]
Center Licensing Application
Licensing Application form for centers. You must attend DEL orientation before submitting a licensing application.

Center Licensing Application File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [223k]
Center Licensing Application File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [570k]
School-Age Licensing Application
Licensing Application form for school-age facilities and programs. You must attend DEL orientation before submitting a licensing application.

School-Age Licensing Application File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [347k]
School-Age Licensing Application File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [570k]
Center and School-Age Application for Employment
Application for Employment in a licensed child care facility.

Center/SA Application for Employment File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [174k]
Center/SA Application for Employment File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [360k]
Center File Review Checklist
File review checklist form for child care centers.

Center File Review Checklist File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [107k]
Center File Review Checklist File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [202k]
Center Probation Notification Letter to Parents
Letter to inform parents the center is operating with a probationary child care license under the following conditions.

Center Probation Notification Letter to Parents File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [35k]
Center Probation Notification Letter to Parents File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [38k]
School-Age Full Checklist
Full licensing checklist form for School-age Programs.

School-Age Licensing Checklist File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [210k]
School-Age Licensing Checklist File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [480k]
School-Age Abbreviated Checklist
Abbreviated licensing checklist form for School-age Programs.

School-Age Monitoring Checklist File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [210k]
School-Age Monitoring Checklist File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [480k]

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Family Home Provider Forms
Family Home Liability Insurance Exemption
A form regarding insurance status.

Insurance Notification File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [8k]
Insurance Notification File Format: File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [24k]
Family Home Licensing Application
Licensing Checklist form for Family Home Child Care. You must attend DEL orientation before submitting a licensing application.

Licensing Application form for Family Home Child Care File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [250k]
Licensing Application form for Family Home Child Care (Spanish) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [283k]
Licensing Application form for Family Home Child Care File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [280k]
Licensing Application form for Family Home Child Care (Spanish) File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [279k]
Family Home Full Checklist
Full licensing checklist form for Family Home Child Care.

Family Home Licensing Checklist File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [250k]
Family Home Licensing Checklist File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [280k]
Family Home Abbreviated Checklist
Abbreviated licensing checklist form for Family Home Child Care.

Family Home Monitoring Checklist File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [181k]
Family Home Monitoring Checklist File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [280k]
Family Home Permission Authorization
Parent/guardian permission authorization form for family home child care.

Family Home Permission Authorization File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [37k]
Family Home Permission Authorization (Spanish) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [25k]
Family Home Permission Authorization File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [42k]
Family Home Permission Authorization (Spanish) File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [166k]
Family Home Probation Notification Letter to Parents from Provider
Parent/guardian permission authorization form for family home child care.

Probation Notification Letter File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [35k]
Probation Notification Letter File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [34k]
Family Home Provider/Assistant Resume Form
Provider/assistant resume form for family home child care.

Family Home Provider/Assistant Resume Form File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [55k]
Family Home Provider/Assistant Resume Form (Spanish) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [38k]
Family Home Provider/Assistant Resume Form File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [99k]
Family Home Provider/Assistant Resume Form (Spanish) File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [243k]
Family Home Required Documentation Checklists
Documents that are required in files for family home child care providers.

Required Staff File Documentation File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [36k]
Required Child File Documentation File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [36k]
Family Home Request to Change Capacity
Family child care capacity change request form.

Family Home Request to Change Capacity File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [158k]
Family Home Request to Change Capacity (Spanish) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [47k]
Family Home Request to Change Capacity File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [228k]
Family Home Request to Change Capacity (Spanish) File Format: Microsoft Word (DOC) [223k]
 

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STARS and MERIT Forms
STARS
View STARS/MERIT forms.

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News and information
Directors List of Crimes and Negative Actions [12k]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
List of crimes whereby applicant must not be allowed unsupervised access to children until five years have passed since the date of the conviction.
Employment of Blind and Visually Impaired [146k]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Memorandum of Understanding to clarify the Department's policy as to the employment of blind and visually impaired workers at child care facilities.
FRAUD [27k]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Division of Fraud Investigations (DFI) WAC 388-446-001 Fraud Early Detection program (FRED).
Letter for all licensed child care providers regarding background checks for employees
Background check letter to child care providers explaining the importance of conducting background checks within seven days of the first day of employment on all employees who have contact with children.
Letter sent to all licensed child care providers by mail in October 2009 regarding background checks for employees File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [48k]
Letter sent to all licensed child care providers by mail in October 2009 regarding background checks for employees (Spanish) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [51k]
Licensed Child Care in Washington State: A Guide for Child Care Providers [10MB]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
A DEL handbook intended to better support newly licensed child care providers, as well as answer common questions for people who are thinking about becoming licensed.
Supplemental brochures
Summary Suspensions and Revocations File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [681k]
Disqualifications File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [626k]
Compliance Agreements File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [127k]
Complaint Inspections File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [190k]
For reference DSHS Child Protective Services Investigation
Electronic Licensing Forms Frequently Asked Questions [89k]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
A question and answer document about DEL's electronic licensing forms.
Shortage of Syrup of Ipecac [70k]
File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)
Notice to providers explaining the shortage of Ipecac in Washington State.
Window Blind Information
Questions and answers on use of window coverings in licensed child care in accordance with RCW 43.215.360.
July 2008 Frequently Asked Questions on State Window Blind Cord Law File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [139k]
July 2008 Frequently Asked Questions on State Window Blind Cord Law (Spanish) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF) [40k]
Window Blind Letter to Child Care Providers (April 2008) File Format: Adobe Acrobat (PDF)[74k]

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