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This course meets the initial training requirements for those providing care to children in licensed child care programs in Washington State.​

Please read the terms of use for online courses.​
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Child Care Basic

This training is made available at no cost by DCYF. 
Reimbursement is available for up to $250, 1x per fiscal year.
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This course meets the initial training requirements for those providing care to children in licensed child care programs in Washington State; this includes assistant teachers, lead teachers, directors, program supervisors, and family home child care providers.  The Washington State STARS Model Curriculum was provided by Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) to meet the Child Care Basics training requirement (curriculum updated 2019).  
 
​Successful Solutions Training in Child Development is a MERIT registered training organization.  ​
Washington DCYF STARS trainer:  Brittney Andrade,
MS in Early Childhood Studies​
​What you can expect:
  • Enrollment in this online course expires in 6 months from the date of payment.
(1) Upon completion of the "welcome" module, you can then immediately proceed with module 1.
(2) Your module 1 coursework will be reviewed by the trainers and support staff to determine if coursework is complete and learning outcomes met.
*** If your coursework requires revisions, you will receive an email with instructions.
*** If coursework is complete, then you will receive access to module 2.
*** This will be the pattern throughout the 10 modules.
(3) Upon successful completion of module 10, a certificate will be emailed to you within 24 hours.
(4) Your completed training will be recorded in MERIT within 3 days. Once your completed training is recorded in MERIT, you can log into your MERIT profile and apply for reimbursement for the cost of the course.

Note: Next modules are added between 8 am and 9 pm, 7 days a week. For those who complete the required coursework, we will add the next module as quickly as we can that same day. For those who skip doing assignments, that will require additional trainer review of coursework. Check your email for instructions.
Technical Requirements:​
​​This training platform is user friendly, and it is expected that the majority of students will find that their computers and mobile devices operate without any complications. However, here are a few things to keep in mind:
  • A laptop or PC are recommended for completing online courses
  • Most students are able to use mobile devices such as tablets and cell phones to complete courses. 
  • Recommended internet browsers: Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Mozilla Firefox and Opera are all acceptable browsers 
  • Some courses have assignments which may require downloading and editing a document using an application on your computer or mobile device. Applications that work to open the Word document are: Microsoft Word, Pages, Text Editor, Google Docs, and WordPad  
  • Make sure you’re using a current operating system (for example, Windows 10 or Apple OS)
  • Outdated operating systems may cause technical difficulties
  • Slow internet speed may impact loading time
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Internet Explorer will not work to complete this course. Internet Explorer is no longer supported by Microsoft, and you WILL have issues if you use it to complete online training. Please use a different browser other than Internet Explorer.

​We have provided optional links below where you can download alternate browsers. All browsers are free to download and use on your computer.
  • Download Google Chrome HERE
  • Download Mozilla Firefox HERE
  • Download Opera HERE
  • Download Microsoft Edge HERE ​ 
Terms of Use
The Child Care Basics is a 6-month enrollment period. ​
​​​Enrollment and Access to Training
  1. You have access to online courses for 6 months from the date of payment.
  2. For immediate access to courses at the time of payment, enroll at our sister site www.myececlass.com. 
  3. When enrolling on our home page at www.cdastars.com, the information to access the online course will be sent to the email address provided during enrollment hours.
  4.  New Enrollments Are Set-Up During the Following Times:​
      Monday - Friday        7  am – 8  pm (PT)
      Saturday & Sunday    8  am – 8  pm (PT)
      Holidays                    9  am – 8  pm (PT)
  5. Registrations that are submitted at www.cdastars.com after enrollment hours will be processed the next morning. You will receive an email with information to access the course.
  6. Check your email for instructions to start the training. Click on the link in the email to access the course.

Technical Requirements and Support
  1. Internet access is required to complete our courses.
  2. Some students may find that they have to update their internet browser, this is most often the case when trying to use Internet Explorer. We recommend Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome for the best results. Our student support staff is happy to assist students with troubleshooting should you encounter technical issues, and will provide common suggestions for solving problems that occur when normal browser maintenance or application updates need to occur.

Cancellations and Refunds
  1. Cancellations and refunds requested within 72 hours after enrollment are available for courses/programs that have NOT been accessed. 
  2. Refunds are not available after 72 hours from the date of payment.
  3. Refunds are not available for courses/programs that have been accessed.
  4. Once the student has logged in to the course, a refund is no longer available.
  5. Refunds and cancellations WILL be charged a 20% cancellation fee.
  6. After 72 hours from the time of purchase, the payment credit can be transferred to a different training or to a new student, if the training was not started by the original student, for up to 30 days after enrollment.
  7. To try out a course before purchasing, click here for a *free course*

Course Curriculum and Certificates
  • Course curriculum is developed by Successful Solutions Training in Child Development Instructors​
  • This course is presented in English.
  • Free preview of any course is available by registering for the course and clicking on the "Take a Look! Enroll Later" option
  • Coursework is presented via a mobile friendly online training platform.
  • There are no textbooks or materials to purchase, all course content is presented online. 
  • Fully automated courses keep track of your progress and resume to right where you left off.​
  • Progress through the courses is monitored by instructors and support staff. The courses include online instructor interaction and feedback via discussion boards and assignments.
  • The student forum/discussion board allows learners and instructors to connect and collaborate about early learning topics presented in the course.  
  • We include a wealth of optional resource links for you to explore and further your knowledge about each topic.
  • Certificates are provided by email upon successful completion of courses. Trainers will review coursework and send students feedback, as needed, regarding coursework and meeting learning outcomes.   
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  • The Knowledge Vault
    • Accountability in Early Childhood Education
    • Building Skills through Puzzle Play ​
    • Clapping Games for Learning and Connection
    • ​Conflict Resolution
    • Creating Equitable Learning Spaces
    • Creativity at Work
    • Cultivating Confidence and Assertiveness
    • Dealing with Stress The Power of Choice
    • Early STEM Education
    • Nutrition Shapes a Lifetime
    • How Spinning Pinwheels Enrich Childhood Development
    • Incorporating Engineering and Construction
    • Key Elements of Waldorf Education
    • Learning New Skills: Building Neural Highways​
    • Literature to Promote Cultural Awareness​
    • Making Routines Engaging and Educational
    • Non-Verbal Communication
    • ​Outdoor Play Spaces for Children
    • Outdoor Preschools
    • Overcoming Challenging Interactions with Parents
    • ​Pedestrian and Transportation Safety
    • Sand Play More Than Messy
    • Science Play with Cardboard Boxes
    • Self-Awareness for Educators
    • Self-Regulation Skills in Early Childhood
    • Social Learning Mentorship Collaboration and Growth
    • Supporting Special Needs Families
    • Take Control of Your Career Happiness
    • Teaching Diversity Through Creativity
    • The Critical Role of Early Brain Development
    • Understanding Preschool Behavior
    • Welcoming Environments
    • Why Children Lie
    • Young Children and Challenges