Tuesday, April 1, 2014

STARS Training Requirements



STARS Training Requirements

Basic STARS Training

The Basic STARS training requirement must be met within six months of being hired in a licensed child care program. Child care programs can choose to enforce further regulations according to program policy. For example, some centers may require that the Basic STARS training is complete prior to employment, or within 30 days. Family child care providers must complete the Basic STARS training prior to being licensed. 

The Basic STARS training does not expire. It is only necessary to complete the course one time. Each calendar year after initially completing the Basic STARS Training, child care professionals are required to complete 10 hours of STARS continuing education.


Annual STARS Continuing Education Training 


All child care professionals are required to complete 10 hours of STARS continuing education training every year. A center director and program supervisor must have five of the ten hours in program management and administration for the first two years in their respective positions. Each additional year, three of the ten hours required must be in program management and administration.

There are many changes coming to licensed child care in Washington State. If you are interested in more information, click the following link to read The Recommendations from the Professional Development Consortium.

Enroll in Annual STARS Training

STARS Child Care Basics * 30 Hour STARS Training

www.starsbasic.com

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