Ordering DEL Publications

The Department of Early Learning (DEL) offers materials and resources to help families and caregivers support healthy child development. Some of our publications can be ordered free of charge, while others are available only online. For information about ordering a publication, please e-mail communications@del.wa.gov.

The following is a list of publications currently available for ordering. If the publication you’re looking for isn’t listed here, it is only available online.

DEL Strategic Plan 2009-2013: Plan that presents DEL's vision, mission, goals, and objectives for the next 5 years.
Licensed Child Care in Washington State: A Guide for Child Care Providers: An easy-to-read booklet with information about: how to get licensed, how DEL staff work with licensed providers, rights and responsibilities as a licensed provider, resources to support providers as business owners, and state laws and rules about licensed child cares.
Washington State Early Learning and Development Benchmarks: A guide to young children's learning and development: from birth to kindergarten entry.; English; Spanish (online only)
An Introduction for Parents to the Washington State Early Learning and Development Benchmarks: A tool for parents and caregivers to learn how to use the Washington State Early Learning and Development Benchmarks to help their children be successful in school and life.
What Have You Done to Help a Child Today? brochure: A DEL brochure outlining fun tips and information about how you can help a child today.
You Have a Choice! A Guide to Finding Quality Child Care: A DEL informational pamphlet on getting started finding quality child care providers and getting financial help paying for child care.