Child Care Health Resource Library

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 State Department of Children, Youth, and Families presents information about Head Start and Early Head Start programs, which provide comprehensive early learning services to eligible children and families. The webpage includes details on program benefits, eligibility, and how providers can participate or support Head Start initiatives.

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families presents a variety of child care grant opportunities to support early learning providers. The webpage details funding programs such as the Early Achievers Needs-Based Grant, Child Care Complex Needs Fund, and Early Childhood Equity Grant, including eligibility criteria and application timelines.

The Washington State Department of Health presents resources and guidance for child care providers on testing drinking water for lead and copper. The webpage outlines testing requirements, health risks of lead exposure, and offers free water testing through the EPA’s WIIN Grant program.

Washington State Department of Health presents the Immunization Manual for Schools, Preschools, and Child Care Facilities helps staff who serve on the immunization frontline at schools, preschools, and child care facilities. You'll find helpful information and resources to answer questions about immunization requirements, process Certificates of Immunization Status, and complete status reports.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks served to eligible children and adults in care settings. The webpage offers program details, eligibility guidelines, policy updates, and training resources to support healthy food service in child care centers, adult day care facilities, and afterschool programs.

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.