Virtual Information Sessions

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Choosing Childcare Information Session

Selecting the perfect childcare for your family is an exhilarating journey that can shape your child’s future! Join me for an engaging hour-long virtual session where you’ll uncover the ins and outs of the childcare industry and gain the knowledge you need to embark on your search with confidence and clarity. Let’s empower your decision-making together!

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Session Details:

Cost: $49 per family

Duration: 1 hour

What you’ll learn:

  • A comprehensive overview of the six commonly used childcare options in Washington:

    • Nanny

    • Nanny Share

    • Au-Pair

    • In-Home Daycare

    • Childcare Center

    • Preschool

  • How to create a unified family approach to choosing a great childcare option that aligns with your family’s needs and values

  • Side by side cost comparisons

  • Laws and regulations for childcare providers, staff and facilities and how they relate making a choice that fits your families needs

  • How to conduct and verify background checks

  • Benefits and considerations for 6 childcare options including curriculum, transportation, health and safety, hours, provider to child ratios, typical rate expectations and extra fees breakdown.

    What else is included:

  • Printable quick reference guide with information and useful links

  • Questions sheet to use for school tours and/or interviews

I am so looking forward to connecting with you!

Become an Early Learning Professional!

Learn from an Industry Leader

Completeing the many steps to become an early learning professional can feel like an overwhelming process. From obtaining your stars ID, to understanding the background check process, and sorting through the options for training.

I have worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 10 years as a childcare provider, a lead preschool teacher, an administrator, and a director. I have helped to guide many teachers through the process from start to finish. I would love to help you, too!

This information session will include:

  • Instructions on how to obtain a STARS ID

  • How to complete the first step of the background check process

  • An overview of training requirements for working with children

  • An overview of necessary education including a list of accredited programs

  • Information about scholarships available to early learning providers

  • How to log into and upload your existing credentials into Merit

You will leave this session with:

  • A STARS ID

  • An understanding of the necessary steps to become fully credentialed to work in an early learning program

  • How to use your credentials to STAND OUT when applying for jobs, to get hired faster!

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