For Providers

Child Care Action Council's goal is to provide services and classes designed to support the important work you do with young children. CCAC offers a wide range of training opportunities to support caregivers and build the quality of care in the community.

Connect with other providers and instructors through CCAC's online forum. Ask questions, share ideas, make friends with your peers, post job openings and search available jobs in the area. Click here to explore this exciting new opportunity.

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How do I become licensed?

The Child Care Action Council can help you work through the steps of becoming licensed. We offer the required classes, every month. We can help you with licensing information, USDA Food Programs, the Family Child Care Association for your area, and the local Director's Share. We can let you know the prices and numbers of providers in the area where you will being doing care and let you know when the next licensing orientation is for your area. Give us a call at 754-0810, we would love to see you become a licensed child care provider.

What is STARS?

The State Training and Registry System (STARS) is a career development system designed to improve child care through basic and ongoing training for child care providers and offers initial and ongoing child care training linked to the state's minimum licensing requirements. Child Care Action Council is pleased to provide a wide variey of STARS classes, from the initial 20-hour basic training for new providers to advanced classes for the experinced provider to fulfill the 10-hours of required ongoing training.

What types of classes are available from CCAC?

Under the guidance of an advisory committee, the Child Care Action Council provides a wide range of professional develoment opportunities to support caregivers and build the quality of care in the community.
These opportunities include:

S.T.A.R.S. Certified Training
CPR/First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens trainings are offered monthly
Workshops that respond to caregivers needs and requests
Affordable, conveniently scheduled classes
Clock hours for some workshops
Enhancement of skills that lead to career development

Do you offer any Professional Development online?

If you enjoy online training and prefer to study from home on your computer, CCAC’s Online CDA may be right for you. For only $499 you will take the 120-hours of coursework online, participate in three support meetings and receive 6-hours of personal consultation regarding your resource file and the CDA application process. Courses are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!

Click here for more information or to register.

What are your Academy Policies?

Tuition

Tuition must be paid in advance. If, one week prior, there are fewer than six paid registrations classes will be cancelled. Click here our online registration system where we accept electronic payments and credit cards.

Registration

Click here for online registration. Call Debbie at x110 with questions or to register over the telephone. If no one is available to take your call, leave your name, phone number, class title and date. We’ll get back to you with a confirmation. Please note: advance payment is required.

Late Arrival Policy

Arrive early to minimize disruptions, to respect the trainer’s plan for the class and to make sure STARS certificates are issued fairly. Those arriving 15 minutes late will not receive certificates or refunds. In most cases, the door will be locked at this time.

No Child Care Available

Our classes are designed for adults, so please, for the comfort of everyone, do not bring children.

Inclement Weather/Disaster

Listen to KGY 1240AM for notice of class cancellation due to weather or emergency.

Refund Policy

For a full refund, you must call 786-8907 x100 and cancel your registration by 12:00 noon before a weekday evening class or by Friday 12:00 noon before a weekend class. When calling, leave your name, the class title and the class date. There are no refunds for cancellations after the noon deadline.
If a class is cancelled by CCAC or is rescheduled to a date you cannot attend, you will receive a full refund.

STARS Reimbursements

$100 reimbursements available for Continuing Education, $150 for 20-Hour Basics from STARS. For more information go to: www.stars.del.wa.gov or call 800-727-3107 x16.

SSAEYC Scholarships

Scholarships, of up to $400 per year, are administered by the SSAEYC board. To qualify you must be a SSAEYC member, but you can apply for a partial scholarship for the membership fee. Your completed application must be received one month before the event. For an application, go to www.ssaeyc.org or call (360) 491-1988.

Where is the CCAC Training Academy?

Unless otherwise noted, CCAC classes are hed at our Training Academy. The CCAC Training Academy is at Capital Christian Center at 819 Olympia Ave NE, Olympia 98506. Just north of the intersection at Plum and State Ave, then right on Olympia Ave. Watch for the Training Academy sign. Click here for directions

What other professional development opportunities do you offer?

Child Care Action Council is please to present the following training opportunities to Child Care Providers. For more information regarding these training opportunities at the Child Care Action Council, contact Sheryl at
(360) 786-8907 x 104 or click here to send her an email.

Professional Development Academy

STARS and CDA classes are offered throughout the community to support child care providers in their education requirements. These are offered in the 11 STARS areas and 8 CDA areas and cost $8 per hour. They can be from 2 hour workshops to all day trainings. For a current class list & online registration, click here.

Child Care Basics Classes

Within 6-months of being licensed or hired, providers must meet the STARS Basic Training Requirement. These 20-hour courses cover current information on guidance, growth, development, health and safety. The cost is $150. For information about STARS reimbursments go to: www.stars.dshs.wa.gov. CCAC offers the following Child Care Basic Classes:
Building Blocks 20 Hour Class for Family Child Care Providers
Designed for family child care providers, this class is offered twice a year on Saturdays, based on enrollment. Click here to request more information.
The 20 Hour Child Care Basics for Center Based Care
Designed for Center Based Care, this class is offered twice a year on Saturdays. Watch the newsletter for dates. Click here to request more information.

CDA Cohort

The Child Development Associate is a nationally recognized credential which allows a candidate to supervise or direct a center, or be a lead teacher. Classes on Monday evenings and some Saturdays from September through May fulfill the 120 hour requirement. Group support, advising and a reasonable cost help candidates to prepare for this credential.

Online CDA

Click here for more information or to register.

Teaching Adults Classes

Yearly 8 hour training offered to become a qualified CCAC and STARS trainer. Ongoing Trainers Updates offer professional networking and growth opportunities to trainers.

In-Service Training

CCAC Trainer comes to your center to offer STARS classes designed for your staff. Call to request a topic from our training calendars or to discuss other potential topics. These are designed to meet the needs of your center. The cost of the 1st hour is $85 with subsequent hours based on enrollment.

Building Bridges Classes

Offered through a state grant, in partnership with community collegesm, receive STARS hours and college credit along with a textbook. Mentors assist students in selecting personal goals from the curriculum and using the class material. Homework and a college grade are required. Click here for more information and a list of upcoming Building Bridges Classes.

Provider Consultation

Professional Consultant will come to you with support on such questions as program administration, child guidance, including children with special needs, lesson planning and curriculum (including kits).

Supporting Successful Relationships

Consultation in your home or center to promote children’s social/emotional skills. Click here for more information about this program.

Child Care Inclusion

Welcoming children with disabilities into child care settings, includes monthly Cohort meetings and STARS trainings as well as consultation on providing care for children with special needs. Click here for more information about this program.

Can an instructor come to my center?

The Child Care Action Council can arrange high-quality in-service professional development for your staff at your child care home or center. You can choose the topics, and we find an experienced instructor, provide handouts, shop for supplies, and handle all STARS reports. We have offered in-service professional development on topics related to health and safety, curriculum, guidance and discipline, and working with parents.

The cost of in-service professional development is determined by number of staff, travel distance and supplies needed for this workshop. Our in-service professional development is self-supporting, so our minimum charge is $85 for the first hour. To discuss the possibilities, contact Sheryl at 360.786.8907 x104 or sheryl@ccacwa.org

How can I teach a workshop?

Child Care Action Council offers a yearly "Teaching Adults" 8 hour training offered to become a qualified CCAC and STARS trainer. Ongoing Trainers Updates offer professional networking and growth opportunities to trainers. For more information, contact Sheryl at 360.786.8907 x104 or sheryl@ccacwa.org