Child Care Health Resource Library

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About HealthyChildren.org 
HealthyChildren.org is the only parenting website backed by 67,000 pediatricians—committed to the physical, mental and emotional health of all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

This site is created and powered by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to child health.

Why we exist

Every parent deserves guidance they can trust—especially in moments of stress or uncertainty.

That's why every article on HealthyChildren.org is grounded in the latest

The American Academy of Pediatrics' Fact Checked page addresses the latest misinformation by providing clear, science-backed messaging to support children and families. 

The AAP also powers the HealthyChildren.org parenting website and has published an article about pediatricians to follow on social media for trustworthy information on children's health. 

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.

The Imagine Institute offers trainings for: 

• Licensed family child care providers (FCC)
• Family, friends, and neighbors (FFN)
• Substitute teachers
• Child care center directors and staff

All of the Imagine trainings are Washington state-approved and free. Cash incentives are offered for FCC and FFN providers. Trainings may be offered in Spanish and Somali--contact Imagine for more information.

Training topics include: 

• Anti-racist early childhood education
• Special needs
• STEM
• Strengthening business practices
• Child Care Basics 30-hour training
• CPR / First Aid
• and more

Tip: Webpage can be translated into Spanish

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. 

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 a printable cleaning schedule to help child care providers maintain a hygienic environment.

Downloadable material is available in Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, 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.