The Community Child Care Forums give child care providers an opportunity to meet DCYF Leadership from Licensing and Early Learning, connect with local Child Care Licensing Administrators and Licensors, and Early Learning team members, and learn about updates and opportunities, and share experiences through questions or discussions. These forums are open to Licensed Child Care Centers, Licensed Family Homes, Outdoor Nature Based, School-age Providers, including Certified providers who may be located on tribal lands.
The Community Child Care Forums aim to:
- Strengthen relationships between providers and the agency.
- Allow providers and DCYF to share what is going well.
- Foster opportunities for ongoing collaboration.
If you require an alternative format for this information, need language interpretation services, or need another accommodation or modification to participate in the events listed, please contact dcyf.communityengagement@dcyf.wa.gov.
Regions by County
Region 1
Adams
Asotin
Chelan
Douglas
Ferry
Garfield
Grant
Lincoln
Okanogan
Pend Oreille
Spokane
Stevens
Whitman
Region 2
Benton
Columbia
Franklin
Kittitas
Klickitat
Walla Walla
Yakima
Region 3
Island
San Juan
Skagit
Snohomish
Whatcom
Region 4
King
Region 5
Kitsap
Pierce
Region 6
Clallam
Clark
Cowlitz
Grays Harbor
Jefferson
Lewis
Mason
Pacific
Skamania
Thurston
Wahkiakum
Forum Dates and Locations
Please note: We are currently gathering insights from all forums throughout the year. A comprehensive summary will be made available at the end of 2024. In the meantime, if you're looking for individual forum summaries, please know they will be included in this final report.
Wenatchee
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Wenatchee Valley College, Jack and Edna McGuire Conference Room
1300 Fifth Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Light refreshments provided. Spanish interpretation available.
Spokane
Monday, July 29, 2024
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Spokane Community College (SCC), Sasquatch/Bigfoot Rooms
Lair Student Center, Building 6
1810 N Greene Street, Spokane, WA 99217
Parking Details: P1 parking lot.
For directions, view the SCC Campus Map.
Yakima
Tuesday, Sep. 10, 2024
6-7:30 p.m.
Yakima Valley College, Kaminski Conference Center, Building 38
1704 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902
For directions, view the Campus Map.
Prior to attending, please fill out the Registration Form online.
Mount Vernon
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
6-7:30 p.m.
McIntyre Hall Performing Arts & Conference Center
2501 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
View the online map for directions.
Burien
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024
6-7:30 p.m.
Highline Performing Arts Center
401 South 152nd St., Burien, WA
View the online map for directions.
Prior to attending, please fill out the Registration Form online.
Tacoma/Lakewood
Monday, Nov. 4, 2024
6-7:30 p.m.
Clover Park Technical College, McGavick Conference Center, Building 23
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
For directions, view the Campus Map.
Prior to attending, please fill out the Registration Form online
Olympia
Monday, Aug. 19, 2024
6-7:30 p.m.
1500 Jefferson St SE, Room 1213
Olympia, WA 98501
Visitor parking is available at the 1500 Jefferson building and across the street at the Jefferson & Maple Park Parking Lot.
All metered parking is free after 5 p.m.
Prior to attending, please fill out the Registration Form online.
Vancouver
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024
6-7:30 p.m.
Marshall Community Center - Oak and Elm Rooms
1009 E McLoughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98663
Prior to attending, please fill out the Registration Form online.
All Regions: Online Option
For those unable to attend an in-person forum, please join us online!
- Tues. Dec. 3, 2024 - 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Register Here
- Tues. Dec. 10, 2024 - Date Cancelled