Apply to be a FCC Partner
We're seeking licensed family child care providers interested in providing Early Head Start/Head Start services to children and families. As a partner with PSESD, you receive support and funding to provide comprehensive services at your family child care home.
What we offer:
- On-site coaching and support
- Payment based on completion of required deliverables
- Curriculum and tools
- Family Educator to support and work with families
- STARS trainings and assistance with training fees
- Support upgrades to materials
Plus build a professional network with other family child care providers for support and encouragement!
Requirements:
- Have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or WA State Initial Certifcate or an AA degree in Early Childhood Education
- Enroll 3 or more eligible children
- Offer a non-religious program
- Incorporate Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and Requirements
- Participate in USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Application Process: Our application process can take up to 6 months before a program is accepted as a partner.
- Submit completed application with supporting documents.
- Application and supporting documents are reviewed by our team. We utilize available information in Child Care Check.
- Program tour is scheduled to see your space, meet you and your staff
- Virtual meeting with members of our leadership team
- Formal Site visit with safety checklist is completed.
- Approvals from leadership team, Policy Council and PSESD Board
- Creating contract and signing
- 90 day onboarding process