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Child Care Data & Statistics

Child Care Data & Statistics Child Care Aware of Washington provides thorough and independent information and analysis to illustrate the need for healthy child care businesses and equitable access for

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Annual Reports & Financials

Annual Reports & Financials Review our annual reports below to learn more about our programs and our impact on the child care system in Washington state. Child Care Aware of

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Current Scholars

Resources for Current Scholars Welcome Scholar! Weโ€™re so glad to be partnering with you on your academic journey. Your success is our priority! Contract Updates Effective September 1st, 2024: –

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Community Resources

Community Resources It can be hard to know where to start when youโ€™re looking for a child care provider. Here are some tips and recommended questions to ask in your

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Family Services

Child Care & Family Services in Washington State Looking for child care can be stressful. Child Care Aware of Washington is here to help you find child care in your

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Contact Us

Contact Child Care Aware of Washington Child Care Aware of Washington Headquarters Child Care Aware of Washington1001 Pacific Avenue, Suite 400Tacoma, WA 98402 General phone: 253-383-1735Toll-free: 1-866-416-4321TTY: 1-800-833-6388Fax: 253-572-4140 B[..]

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Pierce County Human Services Scholarship

Pierce County Human Services Scholarship For current and aspiring child care professionals in Pierce County, WA Child Care Aware of Washington provides scholarships to current and aspiring child care professionals

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Professional Development Calendar

Training & Professional Development Calendar Child Care Aware of Washington offers numerous training and professional development opportunities for child care providers in Washington state. Select from live virtual and in-person

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Business Supports

Business Supports for Child Care Providers Running a child care business can be both fulfilling and challenging. Providers often find themselves in need of guidance and support, unsure of where

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About

About Child Care Aware of Washington Connecting Families to Child Care. Connecting Providers to Success. Child Care Aware of Washington is dedicated to ensuring that every child in Washington state

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Early Achievers Program

Early Achievers Quality Recognition Program Early Achievers is Washingtonโ€™s quality recognition and improvement system for child care programs. It helps providers help children reach their full potential, and it provides

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Types of Child Care

Child Care Options in Washington State Finding high-quality child care is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child and your family. Studies show that children

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Future Scholars

Future Scholar Resources We are so glad for your interest in Child Care Aware of Washington (CCA of WA) Scholarships! The CCA of WA Scholarships Team is dedicated to helping

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Financial Help for Child Care

Financial Help for Child Care in Washington State Lots of families need help paying for child care while they work or go to school. There are several state and local

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Employers

Employers Strengthen your workforce today – and for tomorrow. Why Child Care Matters Child care matters to Washington employers because employers need reliable, productive employees โ€“ both now and in

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Advocacy Toolkit

Tips to Advocate for Child Care Thousands of Washington families depend on child care programs so parents can go to work knowing their children are safe in nurturing early learning

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Holding Hope Resources

Holding Hope: Video Resources Holding Hope is a unique program that partners Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants with child care providers and Early Achievers Coaches to promote the

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Equity Statement

Child Care Aware of Washington Equity Statement Racism harms all children, mostly and inequitably children of color, particularly black and indigenous children. Child Care Aware of Washington stands with, and

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Mental Health Consultation

Holding Hope: Supporting Childrenโ€™s Social-Emotional Development Holding Hope is a unique program that partners Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants with child care providers and Early Achievers Coaches to