Child Care Health Resource Library

NCHBHS designs evidence-based resources and delivers innovative training and technical assistance (TTA) to build the capacity of Head Start and other early childhood programs to:

• Support children’s healthy development and school success
• Promote the safety of children, families, and staff
• Provide culturally and linguistically responsive services
• Address disaster preparedness, response, and recovery  
• Mitigate adversity through trauma-informed care

Child Care Aware of Washington presents access to the training, tools, and resources you need to run your child care business. From coaching to continuing education, scholarships to subsidy reimbursement navigation, we’re here to support providers with the vitally important work you do.

Nourished and Active in Early Learning is a collaboration between the Department of Health and partners to offer trainings, materials and resources that help early learning programs adopt best practices in nutrition, physical activity, breastfeeding and media use.

The American Academy of Pediatrics presents a curated selection of school health and child care resources, including books, brochures, and online courses for professionals and families. Topics covered include infectious disease management, chronic health conditions, behavioral challenges, nutrition, and safe practices in early education settings.

Cybercycling Effects on Classroom Behavior in Children With Behavioral Health Disorders: An RCT presents findings from a randomized controlled trial examining how integrating stationary cybercycling into physical education impacts behavioral regulation and classroom functioning.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) has created a Family Separation Rapid Response Team Resource flyer that lists trusted resources for families at risk of separation due to immigration-related detention or deportation. It includes links to sample immigrant safety plans, school guidance, community partners, legal supports, and information on Knowing Your Rights and training.

It is available in multiple languages on the DCYF website: Resources for Families Impacted by Immigration-Related Concerns.

For information about the Family Separation Rapid Response Team or to sign up to

The Washington Administrative Code details requirements of licensed early learning programs in Washington State. 

Also linked below are the requirements of license-exempt / family, friend, and neighbor providers participating in the Working Connections Child Care Subsidy Program. 

Snohomish County's Child Care Health Outreach Program classes include some of the most up to date, credible health and safety information in Washington State. They are developed and reviewed by professional child care health consultants including a public health nurse, environmental health and behavior health specialists and a registered dietitian nutritionist. All of them are open to anyone wishing to obtain information or Washington State STARS credits for child care providers.

Classes and continuing education (STARS) credits are currently available free of charge. Most of the online classes

Northwest Center has developed a number of online trainings focused on inclusion of children with challenging behaviors and disabilities. All courses are Washington State STARS and OSPI approved.

BrightSpark Early Learning Services has compiled information on child care subsidies available in Washington State, including: 

• King County Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy
• City of Seattle Child Care Assistance Program
• King County Suburban Cities Financial Assistance Program
• BrightSpark's Child Care Subsidy Program
• Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program
• Working Connections Child Care
• Homeless Grace Period