Our communities Family Resources

   Families who are interested in  in early childhood education need to be aware of all the need and requirement that a center, childcare or school district need. they will need to meet all the requirements that that place they are looking for consider before getting the job there.  Families who are interested need to understand how the system works.  Depending on the position you want to have, in order to begin an the ECE program,  But it is Mandatory to have the following done:
 - Applicant registers online at MERIT.del.wa.gov
 -Portable background check
 - Get Merit/ STARS ID Number
- Finger prints
-Stars training
- Negative TB test
-Program orientation
-First Aid and CPR training
- Food handler card
 -Submit you education transcript.
    Families should be explained how it is like to work with children and you have to love children to be working with them because it demands a lot of patience and love for what you do with them.

Becoming An Administrator

    After Attending the training at the department of Early Learning Licensing  Childcare orientation I have learned a lot about being a director of a center and I have also seen how tough it is to be the head of  a whole center. You have to make sure that all the staff meet all the requirement in order to make the center work. TB skin test, background check etc... and the director himself or herself has to have a clean background and not been involved in any criminal act in their past... And one of the most important thing that I have kept in mind is that, it is very important to to consult a Fire Marshall and have him come out first to check the building where the center will be located before buying or signing any paper because he knows better to avoid inconveniences. In conclusion I have learn that it takes a lot of courage, attentions, determination to become a director and also details that need to be deeply checked to have a successful center. I really do have a lot of respect for director and I saw how uneasy it it to become a director.

USDA Nutrition

  In order to apply to CACFP, in Early Learning Center you should contact the state agency.  Also attend a parental information event to know more about it. Submit your application. The childcare must receive federal cash assistance to serve healthy meal to the children and the meal serve must meet the requirements, income eligibility to be used in determining  eligibility for free and reduced price meals for free milk. Reimbursement will be made by the government.

My phylosophy of teaching for ECE

    A preschool teacher is the second care giver for children. Every child deserves respect and tolerance when they are learning from caregivers because kids learn gradually and with patience. A preschool teacher role is to be respectful to children and give out the best care and love to the children they are caring for. An Early learning center or daycare should have experienced and devoted teachers around the children to help them learning the right way.  The classroom should have the appropriate materials that can help the children developing their skills as well as good staff who know what they are doing and also who value the children needs.  Teachers should also build  a relationship with the children family to meet on the same page as far as following their development.