Child Care Health Resource Library

DCYF's Child Care and Early Learning Licensing Guidebook is organized around the seven major WAC sections: 

• Intent and Authority
• Child Outcomes
• Family Engagement and Partnerships
• Professional Development, Training and Requirements
• Environment
• Interactions and Curriculum
• Program Administration and Oversight

The guidebook is translated into multiple languages. 

For questions, email dcyf.communications@dcyf.wa.gov.

June 2025 update: DCYF is reviewing the guidebook.

King County's Child Care Health Program presents a guide for cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting toys to reduce the spread of germs in child care settings.

Downloadable material is available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Oromo, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

King County's Child Care Health Program presents diapering guidelines to help child care providers maintain sanitary practices and prevent the spread of germs. The webpage includes step-by-step instructions, hygiene tips, and printable procedures for safe diaper changing.

Downloadable material is available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Oromo, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

King County's Child Care Health Program presents emergency preparedness resources and guidance on creating emergency plans and practicing drills.

King County's Child Care Health Program presents a checklist of emergency supplies to help child care providers prepare for disasters and unexpected events.

Downloadable material is available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Oromo, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

King County's Child Care Health Program presents a checklist to help child care providers prevent accidental poisonings in early learning environments.

Downloadable material is available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Oromo, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

King County's Child Care Health Program presents guidance on preventing choking in young children during meals and snacks.

Downloadable material is available in Amharic, Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Oromo, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

King County's Child Care Health Program presents essential information on measles prevention and response in child care settings. The webpage includes symptoms, vaccination guidance, and protocols for managing exposure to protect children's health.

King County's Child Care Health Program presents customizable illness notification letters to help child care providers communicate with families about contagious diseases. These templates support timely, clear messaging about symptoms, prevention, and when children can safely return to care.

King County's Child Care Health Program presents strategies for preventing the spread of illness in child care settings through hygiene, cleaning, and exclusion practices. The webpage offers practical tools and guidance to help providers maintain a healthy environment for children and staff. 

Topics include: 

• Keep me home if...
• Handwashing
• Changing diapers
• Illness log
• Incident/Injury Log
• Stand-up diapering
• Thermometers