This course meets the initial training requirements for those providing care to children in licensed child care programs in Washington State; this includes assistant teachers, lead teachers, directors, program supervisors, and family home child care providers. The Washington State STARS Model Curriculum was provided by Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) to meet the Child Care Basics training requirement.

STARS Training Reimbursement

The full cost of the Child Care Basics course is eligible to apply for reimbursement in your MERIT profile. To be eligible, you must have a confirmed or verified employment record in MERIT.