The Child Care Basics is now required, and is the only option to meet the Basic STARS training requirements effective July 1, 2014.
The Child Care Basics (CCB) is the only training that meets the Initial STARS Training Requirement for early learning professionals. The 20 Hour Basic STARS Training is no longer accepted for the Initial Training Requirement.
The Washington Dept. of Early Learning MERIT has phased-out using the 20 Hour Basic curriculum because the information is no longer accurate to reflect current trends in early learning. Therefore, students must enroll in the new Child Care Basics course.
There are no extensions available for the 20 Hour Basic.
The Washington Dept. of Early Learning MERIT has phased-out using the 20 Hour Basic curriculum because the information is no longer accurate to reflect current trends in early learning. Therefore, students must enroll in the new Child Care Basics course.
There are no extensions available for the 20 Hour Basic.
What happened to the 20 Hour Basic?
The Washington Dept. of Early Learning MERIT has phased-out using the 20 Hour Basic curriculum because the information is no longer accurate to reflect current trends in early learning.
Therefore, students must now enroll in the new Child Care Basics course.
Therefore, students must now enroll in the new Child Care Basics course.
Once a person has fulfilled the 20-hour course, they are not required to complete the Child Care Basics course.
The Child Care Basics
September 2013, DEL MERIT released a new curriculum for the Basic STARS course, which has replaced the 20 Hour Basic. The new course is called "The Child Care Basics" and is designed to be 30 hours of training.
Online students work at their own pace and may take more or less time to complete the course. The Child Care Basics focuses on the 10 modules, as outlined by DEL MERIT to meet the basic STARS certificate for Washington child care professionals.
The tuition for this online Child Care Basics course is eligible to apply for FULL reimbursement through the STARS Scholarship Program in MERIT.
The STARS Scholarship program will reimburse up to $150 per year for STARS training.
Online students work at their own pace and may take more or less time to complete the course. The Child Care Basics focuses on the 10 modules, as outlined by DEL MERIT to meet the basic STARS certificate for Washington child care professionals.
The tuition for this online Child Care Basics course is eligible to apply for FULL reimbursement through the STARS Scholarship Program in MERIT.
The STARS Scholarship program will reimburse up to $150 per year for STARS training.
The Child Care Basics training was developed to be presented over 30 hours in classroom setting. Online students work at their own pace and may take more or less time to complete the course. Child Care Basics focuses on the 10 modules, as outlined by DEL MERIT to meet the basic STARS certificate for Washington child care professionals.
The learning outcomes, which have been established by DEL MERIT, require that the student demonstrate at minimum a 70% proficiency in the stated student outcomes. Students must complete all assignments listed , including the required reading, discussion board topics, and assessments.
The learning outcomes, which have been established by DEL MERIT, require that the student demonstrate at minimum a 70% proficiency in the stated student outcomes. Students must complete all assignments listed , including the required reading, discussion board topics, and assessments.
