Providers & ECEAP Contractors

Child care providers and early childhood teachers play a very important role in the lives of children. High-quality care is the key to ensure that children enter school ready to succeed. Training and continued education opportunities enable professionals to do their best work and ensure the availability of high-quality care.

How do I find out about...

• Getting licensed
• Information for providers
• Information for ECEAP contractors

Top Downloads for Providers & ECEAP Contractors

• ECEAP Performance Standards [335K]
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Related Information

Licensing Orientations

Child Development, Health and Safety

ECEAP Site Locator

Head Start Site Locator

Related Websites

State Training and Registry System (STARS)

The Washington Association for the Education of Young Children

Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Network: Find child care

Washington State Legislature: Minimum licensing requirements for child care centers

Washington State Legislature: Minimum licensing requirements for family home child care providers

Washington State Legislature: Minimum licensing requirements for school-age programs

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