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Becoming a New Child Care Professional: * 1 2 3 A STARS ID: 

Becoming a New Child Care Professional: * 1 2 3 A STARS ID Washington STARS Online Trainer: Claudette Lindquist Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC To enroll in this free course, go to enrollment.starstraining.org

Becoming a New Child Care Professional: * 1 2 3 A STARS ID: 

Becoming a New Child Care Professional: * 1 2 3 A STARS ID Washington STARS Credit: 2 Hours STARS Content Area: Professionalism - Content Area 8 Professional Development Tuition: FREE Course Description This course provides an overview of the professional practices expected of child care providers and an introduction to the early learning system in Washington. The student will be instructed on the steps to apply for a STARS ID number, and the importance of obtaining a STARS ID. Learning Outcomes Identify the career development system designed to improve child care through basic and ongoing training in Washington Identify why a STARS ID number is required Identify how many hours of annual STARS continuing education training is currently required Identify the purpose of MERIT Obtain a STARS ID number This courses is intended for the new child care provider. To receive STARS credit for this free STARS class, go to www.starstraining.org Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC STARS credit is ONLY available for those students that have not previously received a STARS ID number.

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To receive credit for this training you must… 4 Submit an evaluation form with a valid STARS ID number 3 Sufficiently Complete the Assignment 2 Obtain a STARS ID Number 1 Read the Course Materials To receive STARS credit for this free STARS class, go to www.starstraining.org Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC

Read the Course Materials: 

Read the Course Materials Being a Professional Caregiver 1 Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC To receive STARS credit for this free STARS class, go to www.starstraining.org

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First and foremost, you are responsible for complying with all center policies and Washington State Department of Early Learning licensing regulations. You must also adhere to the ethical standards of the profession, as set forth in NAEYC'S Code of Ethical Conduct . When you accept an early childhood position, you agree to fulfill certain responsibilities . Being a Professional Caregiver Responsibility To receive STARS credit for this free STARS class, go to www.starstraining.org Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC

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An early childhood professionals role is to provide the children with developmentally appropriate, responsive care. Your employer has a responsibility to create a quality work environment. Being a Professional Caregiver Responsibility You agree to do the job for which your employer is paying you. To receive STARS credit for this free STARS class, go to www.starstraining.org Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC

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You have a responsibility to maintain and contribute to the quality of the program. Being a Professional Caregiver Responsibility To do this, you must have good attendance and be punctual. You should also have a professional appearance, model a positive attitude, and maintain confidentiality. When necessary, you are also responsible for seeking help from your supervisor . To receive STARS credit for this free STARS class, go to www.starstraining.org

Much of your success as a child care professional will depend on your attitude. Your attitude is your outlook on life – the ways in which you think about or act toward others.: 

Being a Professional Caregiver Much of your success as a child care professional will depend on your attitude. Your attitude is your outlook on life – the ways in which you think about or act toward others. Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC Positive Attitude

Let’s learn about the STARS System: 

So…. You want to be a child care professional? Let’s learn about the STARS System To receive STARS credit for this free STARS class, go to www.starstraining.org Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC

What is STARS? : 

STARS is a Washington State mandated training program for child care providers . It is a career development system designed to improve child care through basic and ongoing training for child care providers. The Department of Early Learning (DEL) administers the STARS Registry, a web-based database that tracks provider records. The STARS Registry is now referred to as MERIT . What is STARS? STARS is the acronym for S tate T raining A nd R egistry S ystem Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC

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MERIT replaces the STARS database as the place for information on STARS approved training and education. The Department of Early Learning (DEL) is the State agency in charge of child care licensing and managing the STARS program. What is MERIT? MERIT is the acronym for M anaged E ducation and R egistry I nformation T ool MERIT is a Web Based Database Managed by DEL

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What is MERIT? MERIT is the acronym for M anaged E ducation and R egistry I nformation T ool MERIT is designed as a tool for all those who work with young children and their families in an early care and education or school-age program. This includes licensed child care professionals in family home and center-based care, Head Start professionals, Early Care and Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) professionals, preschool teachers, school-age professionals and administrators who support the direct care of children. MERIT is a Web Based Database Managed by DEL

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DEL Who is DEL? DEL is the acronym for D epartment of E arly L earning DEL licenses and monitors Washington's 7,400-plus licensed child care settings in family homes and centers that serve about 174,000 children. DEL licensors support child care business owners and their staff in offering safe, healthy care, and take action if settings are found to be unsafe for Washington's children.

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DEL Who is DEL? DEL is the acronym for D epartment of E arly L earning DEL also oversees the state professional development system (STARS) to help ensure that those who care for and teach young children continue to increase their skills and education levels.

Successful Solutions Training in Child Development is a subsidiary of Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC.: 

Successful Solutions Training in Child Development is a subsidiary of Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC. Successful Solutions Training in Child Development Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC Who We Are

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Successful Solutions Training in Child Development Genie Training Supervisor Jennifer Administrative Assistant Alison Student Accounts & Website Editor Melissa MERIT Records Claudette STARS Educator CDA Advisor Charlotte Student Support Phone Support: (360) 602-0960 Email Support: studentservices@starstraining.org Website: www.starstraining.org Student Enrollment and Support 8am through 9 pm, 7 days a week! Meet Our Staff Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC

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Successful Solutions Training in Child Development is a STARS (DEL) approved training organization for STARS continuing education training. We offer the 20 Hour Basic in partnership with Claudette Lindquist, a STARS approved trainer. Successful Solutions Training in Child Development Washington STARS! Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC

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Successful Solutions Professional Development is a leading training organization offering the National Child Development Associate Credential Training, In-Service CEU courses for most states, an online Business Education Program, and accredited online Career High School . Successful Solutions Training in Child Development Leading National Training Organization Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC

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We are independent STARS approved trainers, not affiliated with the Washington State Department of Early Learning or with WAEYC. We are approved by the STARS program to provide STARS training. Successful Solutions Training in Child Development STARS Approved Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC

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All STARS training regulations/procedures, record keeping, and STARS ID’s are dictated or managed by the Washington State Department of Early Learning (DEL). The STARS Scholarship Program is managed by WAEYC. Successful Solutions Training in Child Development STARS ID’s Are Issued by MERIT Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC

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Washington Association for the Education of Young Children (WAEYC) is a professional association for those working with children ages birth through eight years old in Washington. WAEYC has 11 local Affiliate Chapters and 1600 members throughout the state. WAEYC Administers the STARS scholarships and the conference support for the Department of Early Learning (DEL). WAEYC: Washington Association for the Education of Young Children To receive STARS credit for this free STARS class, go to www.starstraining.org

WAEYC: Washington Association for the Education of Young Children: 

Washington STARS Scholarship Reimbursement Program WAEYC : Washington Association for the Education of Young Children WAEYC administers STARS Reimbursements for the Department of Early Learning (DEL). If you are required to take STARS training and need financial assistance, submit a STARS Reimbursement Application with a copy of your certificate of completion and a copy of your receipt to WAEYC.

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Washington STARS Scholarship Reimbursement Program Scholarships are awarded to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funding is available. WAEYC: Washington Association for the Education of Young Children Participants may receive a one-time award of up to $150 toward STARS 20-Hour Basic training and up $100 each calendar year toward continuing education (annual requirement of 10 hours). Scholarship applications are available on our website at www.starstraining.org or from WAEYC.

Let’s learn about the training requirements : 

So…. You want to be a child care professional? Let’s learn about the training requirements To receive STARS credit for this free STARS class, go to www.starstraining.org Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC

Training Requirements: 

Licensing requires that only one staff member in each group of children have a current CPR and first aid training, however best practice recommends that ALL staff have current CPR and first aid training appropriate to the ages of the children in care . Training Requirements First AID and CPR First AID/CPR courses may not be done online . If you have six different classrooms with different groups of children, you must have a minimum of one staff person in each room at all times that is trained in first aid and CPR.

Training Requirements: 

Training Requirements This can be an online class, but the training must state that it covers HIV/AIDS/Bloodborne Pathogens. HIV/AIDS and Bloodborne Pathogens Courses HIV/AIDS and Bloodborne Pathogens courses MAY be done online. A child care staff person needs to take the HIV/AIDS/Bloodborne Pathogen training only once to meet licensing requirements . Labor and Industries requires all staff to take a Bloodborne Pathogen training annually.

Training Requirements: 

Training Requirements Basic The STARS 20-hour basic training requirement must be met within six months of being licensed or hired in a licensed child care program. Child care programs can choose to enforce further regulations according to program policy. Basic STARS Training For example, some centers may require that the 20 Hour Basic is complete prior to employment, or within 30 days. The 20 Hour Basic training does not expire. It is only necessary to complete the course one time.

Training Requirements: 

Training Requirements Basic Basic STARS Training Successful Solutions online 20 Hour Basic training is the same curriculum that you would encounter if you complete the training on-site in a classroom setting . For more information, or to enroll, go to enrollment.starstraining.org 20 Hour Basic Tuition: $110.00 20 Hour Basic with HIV/HIV & Bloodborne Pathogens Tuition: $135.00 The online 20 Hour Basic training takes approximately 15-20 hours to complete .

Training Requirements: 

Training Requirements Annual STARS Continuing Education Training All child care professionals are required to complete 10 hours of STARS continuing education training every year. A center director and program supervisor must have five of the ten hours in program management and administration for the first two years in their respective positions. Each additional year, three of the ten hours required must be in program management and administration. Online STARS Training Available at enrollment.starstraining.org

Are you interested in pursuing child care as a career?: 

Child Development Associate Credential The CDA Are you interested in pursuing child care as a career? Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC

The CDA is a significant accomplishment and an option for starting a successful career in early childhood education.: 

Child Development Associate Credential The CDA The CDA is a significant accomplishment and an option for starting a successful career in early childhood education . The CDA is a National credential awarded to early childhood professionals who have shown they have met the beginning level competencies needed for working with young children. Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC

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Child Development Associate Credential The CDA The Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) currently meets the educational requirements to be a director of any size child care center in Washington State or a lead teacher in a Headstart program . The CDA Credential is EASIER than ever to earn with online training. For more information, go to www.cdatraining.org Full tuition program is $399 The payment plan option is based on a per module tuition

Obtain a STARS ID number: 

2 Obtain a STARS ID number STARS ID numbers are obtained on the MERIT website. It only takes about 10 minutes to apply online and you receive it immediately.

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When you obtain a STARS ID number, you are registering with the Washington State Department of Early Learning (DEL) as being a child care professional. STARS Why Do I Need A STARS ID Number? You may want to think of your STARS ID number as your drivers license to work in child care. 1.

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STARS Why Do I Need A STARS ID Number? This is serious work! It is important to understand that you can only obtain a STARS ID number from MERIT, the agency within DEL that manages STARS. Training organizations do not issue STARS ID numbers. You are providing care and education to children .

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Obtaining a STARS ID number registers you with the Washington State Department of Early Learning, but it is also important because…. STARS Why Do I Need A STARS ID Number? So you told me I HAVE to have a STARS ID, but WHY? Training organizations will use your STARS ID number to record your completed training in your STARS profile with DEL/MERIT Your employers staff records will be accurately reflected in MERIT for easy monitoring by child care licensing Criminal history background and fingerprinting records will be maintained so that they will not need to be repeated if you change employment

You will need access to your email address during the process of setting up your STARS ID number! You cannot obtain a STARS ID number without a valid email address. If necessary, set up a Yahoo email account right now before proceeding.: 

Working Email Needed! You will need access to your email address during the process of setting up your STARS ID number! You cannot obtain a STARS ID number without a valid email address . If necessary, set up a Yahoo email account right now before proceeding. ATTENTION !

Applying for a STARS ID: Create a MERIT Profile: 

Applying for a STARS ID: Create a MERIT Profile There are two parts to obtaining a STARS ID. Be sure to complete both steps. 2. Go to: https ://apps.del.wa.gov/MERIT/Public/Login.aspx Create a MERIT profile Click on the MERIT Registration button Fill out all the required information Check your email for the registration confirmation from MERIT In the confirmation email, copy the web link and paste it into the internet browser address bar. Follow the instructions to confirm your registration. Close your internet browser tab for MERIT

Applying for a STARS ID: The STARS ID Application: 

Applying for a STARS ID: The STARS ID Application 3. Apply for a STARS ID Number Sign-in with your email address and the password that you selected when registering for MERIT Click on the tab for Applications Click on the link for STARS ID Application Fill in the required information on the STARS ID application. If you do not have all of the details for employment and education readily available, then skip those pages. On the last page, agree to the terms of use. Once you submit, your STARS ID number will be printed on the webpage. Be sure to return to MERIT and update all of your education and employment history when you have those details available. Concerns about your STARS ID number, should be directed to MERIT at 1.866.482.4325 and choose option 8. Or by email at merit@del.wa.gov. There are two parts to obtaining a STARS ID. Be sure to complete both steps. Go to: https ://apps.del.wa.gov/MERIT/Public/Login.aspx

Becoming a New Child Care Professional: * 1 2 3 A STARS ID: 

Becoming a New Child Care Professional: * 1 2 3 A STARS ID Once you have read the course materials complete the following: Complete the Assignment Obtain a Washington STARS ID Number from MERIT S ubmit the Evaluation Form If you need assistance contact us: Email: studentservices@starstraining.org Live Student Support Chat at www.starstraining.org To receive STARS credit for this free STARS class, go to www.starstraining.org Successful Solutions Professional Development LLC To enroll in this free STARS course , go to enrollment.starstraining.org This courses is intended for the new child care provider. STARS credit is ONLY available for those students that have not previously received a STARS ID number.