Staff

Central Valley Child Care Staff


Welcome to Central Valley Child Care!  This page is a resource to connect our newly hired staff to required paperwork, trainings and certifications. 

Staff Requirements to Work in Child Care:

Staff roles require different qualifications, but ALL staff must have the following:


*CPR/First Aid training (Training can be located in MERIT once registered)

*Proof of Negative Tuberculosis test within 12 months of hire

*Record of MMR immunization

*Bloodborne Pathogens training (Training can be located in MERIT once registered)

Registration in MERIT and a DCYF Background check are completed by using the link below:

MERIT Registration and Background Check


The following DCYF Trainings are required for all new employees:

*Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

*Families Experiencing Homelessness

*Medication Management

*Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect

*STARS Basic 30

These trainings are accessed online using the link below:

Department of Children Youth and Families Training Portal


The following must also be on file for all staff:

Employment Application Employee W4 Staff Emergency Contact Form Food Handler's Card


Early Childhood Education for Staff:

Early Achievers and College Scholarship opportunities
Teaching Staff — Silverdale, WA — Central Valley Child Care
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