Add Textbox To Legal Washington Childcare Forms For Free

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) licenses approximately 6,000 early learning programs and school-age sites in the state of Washington.

As a result, Washington State requires almost all child care and early learning providers and programs to be licensed when children 0-12 are cared for outside of their home unless these exemptions apply to them under RCW 43.216. 010.

While most families opt to send their children to school before then, they are not required to do so. Washington is the only state with an age requirement that doesn't kick in until age 8. The other 49 states require education starting anywhere from 5 to 7.

A current and valid Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate. At least 10 college credits (quarter system) in early childhood education if your preschool educates 12 preschoolers or fewer. If your preschool educates 25 or more preschoolers, you must complete at least 45 college credits.

The average cost of a babysitter in Illinois is $16 per hour. With the minimum wage in Illinois being $13 per hour, you can expect to pay a hourly rate between $13 and $25. A babysitter's hourly rate can depend on their location, responsibilities, qualifications, and the type of care needed.

Families residing in Washington state may be eligible for Child Care Subsidy if their income is at or below 60% of the state Median Income (SMI) at application or 65% of SMI when reapplying. For a family of two, that is $3,641 per month, for a family of three $4,498, and for a family of four $5,354.