Free consultation and support for new child care providers
About
Quality child care programs in demand
There is a shortage of high-quality early learning programs across the nation. This not only impacts children’s early development but also creates challenges for working parents seeking stable and nurturing environments for their children. Addressing this need is crucial to ensuring equitable access to education and fostering the healthy growth and development of our youngest learners.
Becoming a child care business owner
The process to set up a new child care business can be overwhelming. Child Care Aware can connect you to resources that build your knowledge, skills and business including using the Iron Triangle to support successful early learning programs. We also offer free consultation and support throughout the licensing process.
Services
Our Services
If you are interested in becoming a licensed child care provider, we can help! Our services include:
Access to a coach who can support you with:
- Licensing process
- Access to templates and forms
- Setting up your environment
- Finding business resources
- Applying for available grants
Access to Business of Child Care Training including:
- Creating a Business Plan
- Marketing
- Leadership and Management
- Finances
Program Contacts
Who to Contact
Call or email us to schedule a meeting with a coach who can come to you and customize your support.
Phone: (360) 952-3466
Email: ece@esd112.org
ECE State Resources
Early Care and Education in the News
Why do parents spend so much on child care, yet childhood educators earn so little?
(Child Care Aware of America, July 11, 2018)
Building a solid foundation
(Camas-Washougal Post-Record, April 11, 2019)
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Now Enrolling Birth to 5 Programs!
Prenatal support and child care services for birth to 3 years old. Free part day and full day preschool available for eligible families, with openings throughout Clark County.
Early Care & Education News
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
This April, we stand with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families in raising awareness and encouraging action for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Reporting Child Abuse: Everyone Has a Role In Washington state, [...]
Weathering winter school delays and closures
Winter is almost here, and along with it, there is the chance of snow and inclement weather in many areas within the ESD 112 region! Just when you think you've got the routine down, [...]
Together In Our Town: ESD 112 hosts community and family event
On May 18, the ESD 112 Early Care & Education (ECE) team held a free family and community event that attracted more than 190 adults and children. “The idea for this event was born from [...]
1-2-3 Grow and Learn Program prepares young learners for success at school
At 1-2-3 Grow and Learn playgroups, an ESD 112 early learning program, families of children ages 0-5 interact and observe as their kids gain important early childhood development skills. The program prepares children for kindergarten [...]
