SWWFCCA would like to thank Michelle Mallory and the Family Child Care Demonstration Project, Clark College.
Affiliations
Crucial Information for Your Business at Your Fingertips
Child and Safety Recalls and Car Seat Laws
Accreditation for Family Child Care
National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)...............................................
1-801-269-9338
1-801-269-93385202 Pinemont Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84123Fax: 801-268-9507*Standards for Quality School-Age Care
National School-Age Care Alliance (NSACA)
Access to Funding for Education
The Washington Scholarships for Child Care Professionals Program ....................... 1-866-308-3224
1-866-308-3224*Formerly known as the T.E.A.C.H. program, offers specially designed scholarships to
licensed child care center providers and licensed family child care providers who want
to study early childhood education.
STARS
To request a Scholarship Application, call the STARS forms request line ............... (253) 854-2565 x16
(253) 854-2565 x16 OR for STARS ID .......................................................................................... (800) 727-3107 x17
(800) 727-3107 x17WAEYC: Washington Association for the Education for Young Children ................ 1-253-854-2565 or
841 N Central Ave #206, Kent, WA 98032 .................................................... 1-800-727-3107SWAEYC: SW WA Association for the Education for Young Children .................. (360) 213-1314 Contact Wendy Bruno about membership
(360) 213-1314 Contact Wendy Bruno about membershipNAEYC: National Association for the Education of Young Children....................... 1-202-232-8777 or
1-202-232-8777 or1313 L St, NW, Suite 500, Washington DC 20005 ....................................... 1-800-424-2460SELF: Support for Early Learning and Families ................................................ (360) 750-9735
(360) 750-9735Contact Name: Jennifer GallagherFamily Child Care Associations
Southwest Washington Family Child Care Association
Contact: Shari Mason.............................................................................. (360) 834-0482email: kgarden25@yahoo.comBusiness: Getting Started/Resources and Info.
DEL Provider Handbook - A Guide for Child Care Providers
DEL Licensed Child Care Provider FORMS
ESD 112 Child Care Resource and Referral ............................... (360) 770-7429
(360) 770-7429*A provider's first step in creating a successful child care business.
Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Network ................................ 1-800-446-1114
1-800-446-1114*Serving 18 local child care resource & referral programs statewide, provides information
about scholarships, licensing, training and business tools.
Child Care Friends .......................................................................................... (360) 902-8038
(360) 902-8038*Information on getting started, forms and policies, interviewing, marketing,
environment, activities and nutrition.
Child Care Bureau
*Child Care Bureau supports low-income working families through child care financial
assistance and promotes children's learning by improving the quality of early care and
education and after school programs.
Internal Revenue Service
Info:.......................................................................................... 1-880-829-1040Forms .......................................................................................... 1-800-829-3676Redleaf National Institute ................................................................................ (651)-641-6675
(651)-641-667510 Yorkton Court, St. Paul, MN 55117*The Institute is committed to improving the quality of family child care by helping
providers successfully manage their business. Creators of the "Calendar Keeper".
Washington State Subsidy Information
Parents should call ................................................................................. 1-877-980-9220Providers should call ................................................................................ 1-877-980-9180*Parents and providers can get basic information about the family's WCCC case
such as status, services authorized for payment and the dates. The WCCC phone
line is available 24 hrs/day in English and Spanish
Licensing for Family Child Care
The State Department of Early Learning (DEL) ................................................. (360) 993-7946
(360) 993-7946PO Box 9809, Vancouver WA 98666
Supervisor: Darcy Taylor ...................... www.Darcy.Taylor@del.wa.gov ... (360) 993-7938Licensor: Janalee Ensley .................. www.Janalee.Ensley@del.wa.gov ... (360) 993-7941
Licensor Jamie Straley-Ikeuchi ...... www.Jamie.Straley-Ikeuchi@del.wa.gov .. (360) 993-7940
Licensed Child Care Information System ......................................................... 1-888-270-0614
Licensed Family Child Care Provider FORMS
USDA Food Programs
Catholic Family Service Child Care Nutrition ............... 1-509-965-7107 or 1-800-449-9005
ESD 112 Child Nutrition Program .............................. (360) 750-7500 x127
(360) 750-7500 x127Child Care Professional Liability Policies
Morgan & Associates, Inc. ........................................................................... 1-877-799-8980
Tom Taylor Insurance .................................................................................. 253-284-7900
Child Care Providers Support Systems
C.A.R.E.: Child Advocate Resource and Education for Providers ..................... (360) 636-4289
(360) 636-4289Cassandra "Sandi" Clemans
*C.A.R.E. offers information, support, & assistance to Providers navigating Licensing
Regulations and WAC interpretations, as well as STARs Training, Seminars & Workshops.
Child Care Resource & Referral ................................................................... (360) 750-7429
(360) 750-7429- Free business advertising through our parent referral service
- Training to encourage quality child care, and professional development
that meats state requirements
- Technical assistance and consultation available for new and existing providers
- Resource and Lending Library
- Free provider newsletter
- Links to community resources
Clark County Child Resource Team ............................................................. (360) 750-7429
(360) 750-7429- Resource team members have background in public health, early childhood
development and emotional and behavioral health.- Service: Free information, support and linkages to community resources for
child care providers. The resource team provides free, on-site consultation on a
variety of topics including challenging behavior, nutrition, self-care, health and
safety, child development and current brain research information.
Provider Connection Online Support Group
*An online support and chat group for licensed providers
Contact Angela Taylor ....................................................................... (360) 892-6174email: iamanngeee@aol.com
S.E.I.U. (Service Employees International Union)
- Information about local Washington State Chapter 925 Union
SWWFCCA: Southwest Washington Family Child Care Association
Contact: Shari Mason .................................................................... (360) 834-0482SW welcomes licensed, retired and up-coming providers as well as center workers and nannies to join our monthly meetings. We offer support, networking, STARS trainings, current information on WAC's, SEIU, and C.A.R.E.
Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Protective Services (CPS) Local: .................................................... (360) 993-7901 or
(360) 993-7901 or 1-800-562-5624Information to have available when calling:
- Your name
- Child's name and birth date
- Parent (s) name
- Parent's address
- Specific information about your concern
Child Abuse Intervention Center ................................................................ (360) 737-6002
(360) 737-6002Child Support Enforcement ..................................................................... (360) 696-6100
(360) 696-6100Prevention
Children's Resource Line ......................................................................... 1-877-526-2500
(206) 526-2500Family Help Line ..................................................................................... 1-800-932-HOPE
Washington Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect .................... (206)-464-6151
605 First Ave South, Ste 412, Seattle WA 98104
Early Intervention/Special Needs
When there is a concern about development, have a parent contact their local pediatrician
or call:
ITEIP ....................................................................................................... (360) 896-9912
(360) 896-9912Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program
- Lead agency in Clark County for families who have concerns about their
young child's development. The program offers information, support and free screenings.For Children ages 3 - 5
The school district in which the child resides is responsible for providing evaluations
and services to children and their families at no cost. Listed below are contact
numbers for each school district.
- Battle Ground Support Services 885-5318
- CamasSpecial Services 817-4410
- Evergeen Special Services 604-3925 or ESD 112 @ 750-7500, x242
- Vancouver Special Services 313-4850
- Washougal Special Services ESD 112 @ 750-7500, x242
- Green Mountain ESD 112 @ 750-7500, x242
- Hockinson ESD 112 @ 750-7500, x242
- LaCenter ESD 112 @ 750-7500, x242
- Ridgefield ESD 112 @ 750-7500, x242
Support (Special Needs)
ARC of Clark County
Parent to Parent ................................................................................... (360) 759-4917
(360) 759-4917*County-wide parent network providing support and information to parents who have
young children with special needs.
ASK : Answers for Special Kids ........................................................... (847)-733-1739
(847)-733-1739Autism Society of Clark County ............................................................. (360) 896-6169
(360) 896-6169PO Box 873573, Vancouver WA 98687-3573
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Family Resource Institute .................................... 1-800-999-3429
1-800-999-3429PO Box 2525, Lynwood, WA 98036
PAVE (Parents are Vital in Education) of Clark County ............................ (360) 910-3247
(360) 910-3247*County-wide parent training and information center for families who have children
with disabilities ages birth through adulthood.
Transitions ..........................................................................................(360) 910-3247
(360) 910-3247*Website is under construction but should be up soon.
*Assists IEP and Section 504 students and their families in dealing with educational
establishments.
ADD/ADHD Support Group .................................................................. (360) 695-0501
(360) 695-0501Clark County Developmental Disabilities ............................................... (360) 397-2130
(360) 397-2130Down Syndrome Parent Support Group ................................................. (360) 694-1284
(360) 694-1284Early Choice Pediatric Therapy, PLLC .................................................. (360) 907-2947
(360) 907-2947Innovative Services ............................................................................ (360) 892-5142
(360) 892-5142Make a Wish Foundation .................................................................... (609) 279-9474
(609) 279-9474United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon & SW Washington ............................. (503) 777-4166, x235
(503) 777-4166, x235 Equipment and Supplies
*Resale shops and garage sales are great places to get supplies.
Consignment and Resale Store Listings
ARC of Clark County ......................................................................... (360) 546-3158
(360) 546-3158Denims & Frills ................................................................................. (360) 571-9014
(360) 571-901410501 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver WA 98686
Kazoodles ....................................................................................... (360) 699-9200
(360) 699-9200575 W 8th St, Vancouver WA
Kids Korner ..................................................................................... (360) 835-9064
(360) 835-90643516 NE 3rd Ave, Camas, WA
Once Upon A Child ......................................................................... (360) 253-7742
(360) 253-774211505 NE Fourth Plain, Vancouver WA
Spanky's ....................................................................................... (360) 260-0791
(360) 260-079113503 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA
Paws-N-Claws ............................................................................... (360) 693-1324
(360) 693-1324330 NE 52nd St, Vancouver WA
Ready Set Grow ............................................................................ (360) 516-8109
(360) 516-810910325 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver WA
Value Village ................................................................................. (360) 944-5225
(360) 944-52257110 NE Fourth Plan, Vancouver WA
Goodwill Stores
Various Locations
SCRAP School and Community Reuses Action Project ................... (503) 294-0769
(503) 294-07693901 N Williams, Portland, OR 97277
*Recycled Materials, Workshops and Education
Open 11 am to 6 pm, Wed thru Sat and 12 pm to 5 pm Sun. Closed Mon & Tues
Roses Equipment & Supply ........................................................... (503) 233-7450
(503) 233-7450207 SE Clay, Portland, OR 97214-3307
*A good place for "real" objects, sound wall materials, etc.
Equipment and Supplies Catalogs and Merchants
ABC Distributing ........................................................................... 1-847-615-7395
1-847-615-7395ABC Early Learning ...................................................................... 1-800-669-4222
1-800-669-4222Community Playthings ................................................................. 1-800-777-4244
1-800-777-4244Creative Teaching Press .............................................................. 1-800-287-8879
1-800-287-8879Discount School Supplies ........................................................... 1-800-627-2829
1-800-627-2829ECMD: Early Childhood Manufacturers Direct .............................. 1-800-896-9951
1-800-896-9951Environments ............................................................................ 1-800-342-4453
1-800-342-4453Gryphon House ........................................................................ 1-800-638-0928
1-800-638-0928IKEA ....................................................................................... (503) 282-IKEA
(503) 282-IKEA10280 NE Cascades Parkway, Portland, OR 97220
Kaplan Companies ................................................................... 1-800-334-2014
1-800-334-2014Lakeshore Learning Materials .................................................... 1-800-421-5354
1-800-421-5354Learning Palace ....................................................................... (360) 896-1574
(360) 896-15747809 NE Vancouver Plaza Dr, Vancouver, WA
Oriental Trading Company ........................................................ 1-800-875-8482
1-800-875-8482Redleaf Press ......................................................................... 1-800-423-8309
1-800-423-8309Rosie Hippo ........................................................................... 1-877-574-4776
1-877-574-4776Scholastic Books ................................................................... 1-800-724-6527
1-800-724-6527Alcohol and Drug Education and Information ................... (360) 397-2075
(360) 397-2075Immunizations:
Clark County Public Health Immunization Clinic ............... (360) 397-8089
(360) 397-8089 Clark County Center for Community Health
1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA
*Immunizations for children and adults.
Free. Fee based on income or Medicaid
Free Clinic of Southwest Washington ..................................... 360) 313-1390
360) 313-1390 Jim Parsley Center, 4100 Plomondon St. Vancouver
*Free immunizations for children (Services free to uninsured, low income,
walk-in only)
Communicable Disease Info & Reporting ............................... (360-397-8215
(360-397-8215or to report public health emergencies (24 hrs/day) ................ 1-888-727-6230
1-888-727-6230Information:
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care .... 1-800-598-KIDS
1-800-598-KIDS*Healthy tips and activities for providers
Parent Help 123.org ............................................................. 1-866-585-1123
1-866-585-1123*Helps users find out if they qualify for programs and fill out applications
Within Reach ...................................................................... 1-800-322-2588
1-800-322-2588*Connects families to food and health resources
Medical Services
Emergency Prescription Fund (360) 256-2000
(360) 256-2000Family Medicine of SW Washington ..................................... (360) 514-7550
(360) 514-7550*Medicaid, fee based on income or private insurance accepted
by appointment
Healthy Kids Now! ............................................................. 1-877-543-7669
1-877-543-7669*Free or low cost insurance
New Heights Clinic ............................................................. (360) 694-0355
(360) 694-0355*Services are free. By appointment only
Washington Basic Health ................................................... 1-800-660-9840
1-800-660-9840*State-sponsored program providing affordable health care coverage through
private health plans.
Mental Health
Clark County Crisis Line ..................................................... (360) 696-9560
(360) 696-9560For crisis situations or access to services............................. 1-800-626-8137
1-800-626-81371st aid / CPR
Offering CPR/1st aid classes to small groups in your childcare home.
Car Seat Checks
Southwest Washington Medical Center ............................... (360) 487-7466
(360) 487-7466East Parking Lot, 92nd Ave and Mill Plain
*Classes/installation safety check; third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m.
Car Seat Information.......................................................... 1-800-BUCKLUP
1-800-BUCKLUP*Information on safety, buyer's guides, manufacturer links, booster coupons, etc.
Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency ....................... (360)737-1911
(360)737-1911Southwest Washington Medical Center .............................. (360) 514-2925
(360) 514-2925Northwest Regional Training Center ................................... (360) 759-4404
(360) 759-4404Fire Extinguisher Services
Associated Mechanical Specialties, Inc ............................ (360) 600-2112
(360) 600-2112Cascade Fire Safety ....................................................... (360) 695-9212
(360) 695-9212Mallory Co ..................................................................... (360) 690-8200
(360) 690-8200UHACZ Industrial Supply ................................................. (360) 253-0468 or
(360) 253-0468 orThey will come to you (503) 781-6584
(503) 781-6584Fire Inspections
Clark County Fire Marshal ............................................... (360) 397-2375
(360) 397-2375Fire Safety ..................................................................... 800-289-0117
800-289-0117Poison Control
Washington State Poison Center ....................................... 800-222-1222
800-222-1222Recall and Product Safety Information
Traffic Safety
Washington Traffic Safety Commission .............................. (360) 753-6197
(360) 753-6197*Information and resources about child passenger safety, bike safety and
traffic safety.
ESD 112 Provider Lending Library .................................... (360) 750-7429
(360) 750-7429*ESD 112 has partnered with SWWFCCA to bring their Lending Library to our
monthly meetings so that members can check out materials/curriculum at their
convenience.
Fort Vancouver Regional Library District ............................ (360) 695-1561
(360) 695-1561Barnes & Noble Story Time .............................................. (360) 397-6180
(360) 397-61807700 NE 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver WA
Childrens Museum Second Generation ............................... (503) 223-6500
(503) 223-65004015 SW Canyon Rd, Portland Or 97221 (by the Oregon Zoo)
*Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur & Sun 9 am to 5 pm
Clark County Fair - August ................................................ (360) 397-6180
(360) 397-618017402 NE Deifel Rd, Ridgefield, WA
Clark County Indoor Sports Center ..................................... (360) 604-4487
(360) 604-448716311 NE 15th St, Vancouver WA 98684
Community Centers
Jim Parsley Center ........................................................... (360) 313-1060
(360) 313-10602910 Falk Road, Vancouver WA 98661
Marshall Community Center .............................................. (360) 487-7100
(360) 487-71001009 E. McLoughlin, Vancouver WA 98663
Naydenov Gymnastics ...................................................... (360) 944-4444
(360) 944-44445313 NE 94th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662
NW Children's Theatre ...................................................... (503) 222-4480
(503) 222-44801819 NW Everett St, Portland, OR
Oregon Zoo ..................................................................... (503) 226-1561
(503) 226-15614001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR
OMSI: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry ................ (503) 797-OMSI
(503) 797-OMSI1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR
Parks in Clark County..................................................... (360) 619-1111
(360) 619-1111Pearson Air Museum and the Jack Murdock Aviation Center...... (360) 694-7026
(360) 694-70261115 E 5th St, Vancouver, WA 98661
Pools in Clark County
Marshall Community Pool ............................................... (360) 696-8239
(360) 696-8239Hough Pool ...................................................................(360) 696-8245
(360) 696-8245Jim Parsley Center ........................................................(360) 696-8219
(360) 696-8219The Arts
Portland Art Museum .....................................................(503) 226-2811
(503) 226-28111219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR
Tears of Joy Theatre ........................................... (360) 695-5050
(360) 695-5050601 E 22nd St, Vancouver, WA 98663 (503) 248-0557
(503) 248-0557Water Resource Education Center ................................. (360) 487-7111
(360) 487-71114600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98668-1995
Clark College Early Childhood Education Department
Advisor
Kathy Bobula ........................................................(360) 992-2328Sara Theberge ...................................................... (360) 992-2402Debra Jenkins ....................................................... (360-992-2535 ESD112
Upcoming STARS Trainings ...........................................(360) 750-7429
(360) 750-7429STARS Training Registry................................................1-800-727-3107 X 16
1-800-727-3107 X 16Online STARS Classes
The Washington Scholarships for Child Care Professionals Program 1-800-308-3224
1-800-308-3224*Educational Scholarships for child care providers
Washington State University-Vancouver, *Contact the Office of Admissions 360-546-9779
360-546-9779- WSU-Vancouver offers upper-division undergarduate and graduate
programs that prepare students to meet the challenges they will face outside the classroom. Let our professional admission counselors assist you in discovering the opportunities that you can find at WSU-Vancouver.Office of Admissions
Washington State University-Vancouver
14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave
Vancouver, WA 98686-9600
Email: admissions@vancouver.wsu.edu
Resource & Referral
Child Care Referral Line360-750-9735Child Care Provider Line360-750-7429Brain Development
*Information about brain development and BRAIN NET*Early brain development and child care*This article will present the facts about early brain development that parents and educatersneed to know in order to guide their relationships with babies.*Nutrition and the Brain*ZERO TO THREE's multi-disciplinary focus has brought together infant and family professionals, uniting the fields of meedicine, mental health, research, science, childdevelopment, and education. Cultural Awareness/Anti-Bias Resources
*Information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for childrenfrom birth through age eight.*Information related to the Native American culture. Ability to download photos and
contemporary music for use in the classroom/home*Resources for Indigenous Cultures around the World*Mission: To improve and protect the quality of life of African American children and their families.
*Oyate is a Native organization working to see that our lives and histories are portrayed honestly, and so that all people will know our stories belong to us.*The Early Childhood Equity Alliance nurtures and connects people engaged in racial and social justice education and action with and for young children, families & communities.*Curriculum ideas including art, music, movement, math, language, reading, social skills, science
and more. Listed by themes. *Explore articles, in-service activity ideas, reading lists, and related Web sites for information
designed to help you in your classroom or center.*Lesson plans, teaching strategies, teaching tools, links to many resources
Born Learning
*Public engagement campaign that helps parents, grandparents and caregivers explore ways to turn everyday moments into fun learning opportunities.
Child Care Exchange
*Advocacy and information
Child Care Parent Provider Information Network
*Child Care Pent/Provider Information Network is a Cyber Center for Family Child Care Professionals and
parents.
Child Care Resources
*This site has access to research and information, professionalism, training, curriculum, activities, health,
safety, equality, cultural diversity, anti-bias, inclusion and school age resources.
Connect for Kids
*For family-friendly politics and informaion on how to connect with hundreds of groups working on behalf
of children.
Harvest Resources
*This site offers early childhood education training trips, books and videos
KaBoom!
*A site with extensie resources to assist communities in coming together to develop playgrounds.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
*NAEYC exists for the purpose of leading and consolidating the efforts of individuals and groups working
to achieve healthy development and constructive education for all young children.
National Child Care Association
*Become better informed about issues that can make a difference in your business, gain access to money saving opportunities, great networking and professional development opportunities.
National Network for Child Care
*Articles, resources, email forum and newsletters directly related to child care issues.
Red Leaf Institute
*Resources to help providers with the business of family child care.
Health
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Places To Visit - Community Resources
Websites/Resources
Curriculum Activities
Professional Resources
DEL Forms
Professional Development
Continuing Education
Library Resources
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