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Washington Child Care Information for Parents FAQs

• Q: How Can I Find A Licensed Child Care Provider In My Area?
  A: DEL has a Child Care Resource and Referral office in each county to help you find child care providers in your area.
• Q: Does A Child Care License Indicate A Certain Level Of Quality Care?
  A: No. A license means only that the provider meets the minimum levels of care set by the state.
• Q: May I Visit The Facility?
  A: Yes. Parents are allowed access to all areas used by your child.
• Q: I Need Help Paying For Child Care. Is Financial Assistance Available?
  A: Yes. The Working Connections Child Care program helps families pay for child care. You may  visit or call your county's Child Care Resource and Referral office to …
• Q: Do I Have The Right To Know Who Works At My Child´s Facility?
  A: Yes. A list of all employees/volunteers must be posted by your child care provider.
• Q: Do The Child Care Workers Have To Pass A Background Check?
  A: Yes. All persons who have unsupervised access to the children, including family members in a Day Care Home, must submit to a fingerprint background check. The … More
• Q: What About Child Care For Children With Special Needs Or Disabilities?
  A: Prior to enrolling your child your provider must provide you with their written policy regarding care for children with special needs. Any child who has been diagnosed … More
• Q: Can The Provider Pick Up/Drop Off My Child?
  A: Yes. If you give your provider written permission they may pick up/drop off your child. All day care providers transporting children must maintain car insurance.
• Q: Do My Children Have To Be Vaccinated To Be Enrolled In Child Care?
  A: Yes. Children are required to have all vaccinations for their age unless your doctor has determined they are exempt because of a medical condition.
• Q: What If My Child Gets Sick Or Injured While At Child Care?
  A: Your provider is required to provide you with their written policy regarding sick/injured children in their care. If any child at the day care contracts a communicable … More

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